Lyndeborough, NH

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Administration

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Administration includes the Town Administrator, Finance and Human Resources Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, and other roles as needed. 

Contact Information

  • Phone: 603-654-5955
  • Fax: 603-654-5777

Town Administrator - Geoffrey Allen 603-654-5955 X 223

Administrative Assistant - Dawn Griska 603-654-5955 X 221

Finance/Human Resources - Mary Guild 603-654-5955 X 222

Website/Office Help - Jen Weston

Hours

  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3PM-4PM by appointment only
  • Friday to Sunday: CLOSED
  • Closed on all federal holidays
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Assessing

Duties & Responsibilities

The Town of Lyndeborough contracts for our assessing services and the assessor is available by appointment. Please contact the Selectmen’s Office or the Assessor listed below for assessing questions or to make an appointment. The Property Tax you pay twice a year is based on the assessed value of any property you own in town.

For additional assessing information or assessing questions, please contact Assessor Dave Marazoff.

The Selectmen’s Office maintains all property files and records.  All files are open and available for viewing by the public and contain: assessment cards, deeds, building and planning documents, and current use records.

To view property files, please contact the Board of Selectmen’s Office at 603-654-5955, extension 221.

Contact Information

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Board of Selectmen

Duties & Responsibilities

The Board of Selectmen is the governing body of the town. The Board is made up of three members, each elected for a  three year term on a rotating basis. The Board is responsible for governing the town when Town Meeting is not in session. No single Selectman has any authority, they can only function as a group.

Board

Mark Chamberlain - Chair - Term Expires 2026

Bob H. Howe - Member - Term Expires 2027

Howard Ray - Member - Term Expires 2028

Contact Information

Geoffrey Allen - Town Administrator - 603-654-5955 X 223

Dawn Griska - Administrative Assistant - 603-654-5955 X 221

Agendas & Minutes

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Broadband/Cybersecurity Committee

Duties & Responsibilities

The Broadband - Cyber Security Committee was formed from a discussion at a Selectman’s Meeting on August 25, 2021 about options for high-speed internet access in town. They met several times from November 2021 through April 2022 and are available to meet as the need arises.

Committee Members

  • Michael Decubellis
  • Lesmary Ebert
  • Arthur Napolitano
  • Lisa Post
  • Sandy Schoen
  • Alex Simovici
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Budget Committee

Duties & Responsibilities

The Budget Committee convenes to review departmental requests for funding each year. The committee will recommend the annual operating budget to the town to be voted on at the Town Meeting in March. As part of their responsibilities, they track the Capital Improvement Plan and the CIP. Budget Committee members are elected by the voters.

Committee Members

  • Kevin Boette - Term Expires 2027
  • Tom Chrisenton - Term Expires 2027
  • Stan Greene - Term Expires 2028
  • Karen Grybko - Term Expires 2026
  • Alyssa Lavoie - Term Expires 2027
  • Aaron Peterson - Term Expires 2027
  • John Pomer - Term Expires 2026
  • Vacant Position - Term Expires 2028
  • Selectmen’s Rep - Bob. H. Howe
  • Alt. Selectmen’s Rep. - Mark A. Chamberlain

Agendas & Minutes

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Building Inspector/Code Enforcement

Duties and Responsibilities

The Select Board appoints a Building Inspector to administer and enforce the provisions of Town, State and Federal laws, ordinances and regulations in accordance with NH RSA Chapters 674 and 676. In addition, the Building Inspector enforces the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. The Building Inspector is responsible for monitoring activity that is or may be subject to the laws, ordinances and regulations and has the authority, pursuant to NH RSA 674:51, to perform such inspections as may be necessary to determine and ensure compliance with those requirements and the requirements of any building permit or Certificate of Occupancy issued. If the Building Inspector determines that activities have begun or are proceeding in violation of these, a cease-and-desist order pursuant to RSA 676:17-a and/or notice of violation may be issued.

Contact Information

Important Documents

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Capital Improvement Plan Committee

Duties and Responsibilities

The Capital Improvement Plan process today calls for the committee to meet with all town departments and the school to develop a plan for meeting their needs going out a minimum of six years. In actuality, the current plan addresses when and how all town vehicles will be replaced as well as covering infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, and roads. A threshold of $20,000 is used to determine what items could be included in the plan. The role of the committee is to take the requests and prepare a plan; the decision to actually fund any item is made by the Budget Committee and the Selectmen.

The major focus is to fund the requests in a way that, from year to year, results in a minimal impact on the tax rate. One of the chief financial tools used to accomplish these results are Capital Reserve Funds or CRFs. These voter established funds allow money to be set aside in an interest bearing account that over time will provide sufficient funds to be available for a specific capital purchase. These funds are managed by the Trustees of Trust Funds and cannot be co-mingled with any other monies. The other primary funding tool is called bonding. A bond is like a home mortgage in that the cost is paid off over time with payments that include both principal and interest. This approach is used when funding by a CRF is impractical given the size of the expense or the timeline involved. One method funds items in advance, the other pays off a large expense after the fact.

Both approaches allow for payment of purchases over time instead of all at once and it is this spreading out of costs that gives the committee the flexibility to develop a plan where the total of all items in any one year are close to those in previous and future years. This reasonably level funding of capital needs from one year to the next results in small affordable tax rate impacts. Voters can be assured that voting “yes” on these items will not result in a big increase in their taxes. The various departments can feel secure their needs will be met in a timely manner. When you step back and look at all the buildings and pieces of equipment, not to mention the roads and bridges, the capital and infrastructure values are substantial. The CIP Committee’s task is to keep this infrastructure working for the citizens of the town at a cost that is affordable.

Committee Members

  • Bill Andersen
  • Karen Grybko
  • Wally Holt
  • Charlie Post
  • Burton Reynolds

Agendas & Minutes

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Cemetery Trustees

Duties And Responsibilities

Cemetery Trustees are responsible for the operation and maintenance of cemeteries town. They are also responsible for arranging burials and recording them with the Town Clerk.

Trustees

  • Ginny Chrisenton - Treasurer - Term Expires 2026
  • Richard Herfurth - Member - Term Expires 2028
  • Robert “Doug” Powers - Member - Term Expires 2027

Important Documents

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Community

These organizations are affiliated with, but not a part of, Town government.

Community Day is held once a year on a Sunday in August. Join your friends and neighbors for a fun day of activities in the old town center (Center Hall at 1131 Center Road). It features a farm & craft fair, music, food (lunch provided by the Fire Department and steak dinner by the Community Day group), The Lafayette Artillery, a magic act, a silent auction, an expert on Lyndeborough Glass, and other activities.

Lafayette Artillery started as a militia unit in Peterborough in 1803 and part of it became Lafayette Artillery in Lyndeborough in 1837. There are several informative books available and the unit is still active today (you may have seen them and their brass cannon at various town functions over the years). If you are interested in joining, you may contact Captain Walter M. Holland at 603-654-2480.

Wilton-Lyndeborough Women’s Club Come join the fun! Membership is open to those living in Wilton and Lyndeborough and surrounding communities. If interested in joining, please go to their WLWC website or check them out on Facebook. Annual Dues - $25.

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Community Power Committee

Duties and Responsibilities

The Lyndeborough Community Power Committee was formed to work on a plan to provide the Town with more electricity supply options. They are not currently active, but may become so again at a later date.

Committee Members

  • Ray Humphreys
  • Mike Kaply
  • Liz Smith
  • Leo Trudeau
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Conservation Commission

Duties and Responsibilities

The Lyndeborough Conservation Commission exists to conserve and protect the natural resources and rural character of Lyndeborough with special emphasis on wetlands and waterways, forests, open spaces, wildlife habitat and recreation for its citizens.

Core responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining a Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) of the town to ensure the proper utilization and protection of watershed and natural resources.
  • As appropriate, working in cooperation with other town boards, such as the Planning Board and Selectmen, on conservation issues.
  • Providing comments on proposed wetlands alterations.
  • Providing community education to build public awareness of the importance of preserving and protecting natural resources and open spaces.
  • Monitoring conservation easements and town forest and open lands.
  • Working to identify and preserve contiguous plots of land for open space, wildlife habitats and recreation.
  • Coordinating with other conservation organizations in support of the above responsibilities.
  • Promoting opportunities for outdoor recreation.
  • Guiding, educating and assisting landowners on options available for land conservation.

Commission Members

  • Robert “Doug” Powers - Chair - Term Expires 2027
  • John Pomer - Secretary - Term Expires 2027
  • Marcy Stanton - Vice Chair - Term Expires 2026
  • Robert Thigpen - Member - Term Expires 2028
  • Michael Decubelis - Alternate - Term Expires 2026
  • Selectmen’s Rep - Bob H. Howe
  • Alt. Selectmen’s Rep - Mark A. Chamberlain

Important Documents

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Department of Public Works

Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Public Works consists of 5 full-time employees and occasional seasonal and/or part-time help. It is a service-oriented organization with the primary responsibility of maintaining all 59 miles of town roads. All these roads are maintained with a combination of town-owned and contracted equipment and personnel.

They work hard to provide the best possible service at a reasonable cost. Their work is always being evaluated in order to meet the goals of the town. The Department is open to comments from town residents.

DPW Crew

Contact Information

  • Email: Road Agent
  • Phone: 603-654-6621
  • Fax: 603-654-5777
  • Address: 46 Locust Lane

Hours of Operation

  • Summer Hours - Monday to Thursday: 6:30AM - 5:00 PM**
  • Winter Hours - Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM**

**Hours subject to change due to any snowstorms or other events.

Important Documents

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Emergency Services

Duties and Responsibilities

Emergency Services refers to Lyndeborough Police, Lyndeborough Volunteer Fire Department and the Wilton Ambulance Service. Please see our Emergency Services page for more information. The Emergency Management Director is Fire Chief Brian Smith.

Contact Information

  • Please call 9-1-1 or 603-673-1414 (MACC Base Dispatch) for any emergencies.
  • Police: 603-654-6535
  • Fire: 603-654-9318
  • Ambulance: 603-654-2222
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Finance

Duties and Responsibilities

The Finance Department consists of a Treasurer, who is elected, and a Finance Coordinator, who is appointed.

Contact Information

  • Ellen Martin - Treasurer - Term Expires 2028 - 603-654-5955
  • Mary Guild - Finance Coordinator - 603-654-5955 X 222
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Health Department

Duties and Responsibilities

The Health Officer is an appointed position and is available by appointment only. Please contact the Town Offices to set up an appointment. Their responsibilities include enforcing health laws, ensuring sanitary conditions, and addressing local health concerns.

Contact Information

Important Documents

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Heritage Commission

Duties and Responsibilities

The Heritage Commission is a Land Use Board and advisory in nature. For an explanation of their responsibilities and history, this document is very informative: 20 Year Review. You may also find this document interesting: Heritage Planning Handbook.

Commission Members

  • Bob H. Howe - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Robert H. Rogers - PB Rep. Alt. Member - Term Expires 2028
  • Stephanie Roper - Treasurer - Term Expires 2027
  • Lou Rota - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Jessie Salisbury - Secretary - Term Expires 2028
  • Vacant Positions - Two Alternate Members
  • Selectmen’s Rep - Mark A. Chamberlain

Important Documents

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Highway Department Advisory Committee

Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose

To advise the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator on all matters relating to the care, maintenance, and rehabilitation of all roads, asphalt or gravel, and all allied activities that impact said town road structure.  They shall also advise on the care and selection of all rolling stock of the highway department and have current knowledge of new and innovative techniques that affect the longevity of roads.

Structure

The committee shall consist of the Town Administrator, a Selectman, and at least three, but not more than five residents of the Town of Lyndeborough, chosen for their career experience and/or educational and professional training.  The appointed Road Agent shall serve as an ex officio member of the Advisory Committee.

Areas of Analysis

  • Inventory and analysis of suitability and utilization of small/light equipment and heavy equipment.
  • Adequacy of formal and informal maintenance practices and procedures, garage space, and stockpiling areas and practices.
  • Appropriateness of summer and winter work schedules, and current staffing and skill sets.
  • Other areas that the Advisory Committee deems appropriate for an ongoing analysis of the department.
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Historic District Commission

Duties and Responsibilities

The boundaries of the Lyndeborough Center Historic District are defined in their Rules and Regulations as 2006 Town of Lyndeborough Tax Map 221, lots 2, 3, 4, and 5, which include the Center Cemetery, an apple orchard, the former Highway Garage, Town Hall, and Town Pound with all of the common areas; and the United Church building; but does not include the field behind the Town Hall.

Commission Members

  • Bob H. Howe - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Mary Lemire - Church Representative
  • Robert H. Rogers - Planning Board Representative
  • Stephanie Roper - Treasurer - Term Expires 2028
  • Lou Rota - Residents’ Rep - Term Expires 2027
  • Jessie Salisbury - Secretary - Term Expires 2026
  • Selectmen’s Representative - Mark A. Chamberlain

Important Documents

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Land Use

Land Use encompasses the two Land Use Boards (Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment). The Master Plan is under the purview of the Planning Board, so you will also find information relating to that in the Land Use section. The Town of Lyndeborough has a part-time Land Use Assistant and also has a contract with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) to provide information, assistance, advice, etc.

Master Plan Subcommittee Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustment Agendas & Minutes

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Same hours as the Town of Lyndeborough. Administrative Assistant Dawn Griska, 603-654-5955 X 221 is available to assist when the Land Use Assistant is not working. NRPC has office hours at Citizens’ Hall on Thursdays from 12 PM-4 PM.

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Library Trustees

Duties and Responsibilities

The J.A. Tarbell Library is governed by a Board of Trustees elected during the municipal elections on the second Tuesday in March.

Trustees

  • Sally Curran - Treasurer - Term Expires 2028
  • Ann Harkleroad - Member - Term Expires 2026
  • Patricia E. O’Connell - Member - Term Expires 2027
  • Robert H. Rogers - Chair - Term Expires 2027
  • Theresa W. van Ham - Member - Term Expires 2028
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Local Emergency Planning Committee

Duties and Responsibilities

Members of the Lyndeborough Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) include representatives from the Police Department, Fire Department, Highway Department, Ambulance Service, Central School, Health Office, and Citizenry. We are working to ensure that the town will be prepared for any likely situation that might arise including updating the town’s emergency management plan, using a hazard mitigation approach to identify and mitigate potential problems, and examining our emergency infrastructure.

Committee Members

  • Geoffrey Allen - Town Administrator
  • Mark A. Chamberlain - Selectman
  • Don Cole - Health Officer
  • Danielle Gardiner - Ambulance Director
  • Keith Hervieux - Chief of Police
  • Bob H. Howe - Selectman
  • Rick McQuade - Road Agent
  • Howard Ray - Selectman
  • Brian Smith - Emergency Managment Director/Fire Chief

Important Documents

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Monuments Committee

Duties and Responsibilities

Whereas the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is July 4, 2026, the Lyndeborough Board of Selectmen intend to reconstitute the Monuments Committee for the purpose of recommending the manner of the Town’s remembrance of that event, and the Revolutionary War in general. Such remembrance may include placing a Revolutionary War monument on the Common recording the residents of Lyndeborough that participated in the war.

Whereas the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is July 4, 2026, the Lyndeborough Board of Selectmen intend to reconstitute the Monuments Committee for the purpose of recommending the manner of the Town’s remembrance of that event, and the Revolutionary War in general. Such remembrance may include placing a Revolutionary War monument on the Common recording the residents of Lyndeborough that participated in the war.

In the course of its charge, the committee may raise funds at the direction of the Board of Selectmen for the costs associated with the purchase of monuments, conducting ceremonies, hosting dedication events, or any such expenses as recommended by a majority vote of the committee and approved by the Board of Selectmen.  Funds will be deposited with and managed by the Town of Lyndeborough, and expended only after recommendation by a majority vote of the committee and approved by the Board of Selectmen.

Fundraising

The Monuments Committee currently has merchandise for sale (and plans for more) to help with fundraising efforts. If you are interested in donating without buying merchandise, please contact one of the members or the Selectmen’s Office. Thank you.

Committee Members

  • Mark A. Chamberlain
  • Walter M. Holland
  • Kathleen Humphreys
  • Stephanie Roper
  • Jessie Salisbury

Agendas & Minutes

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Public Meeting Video Study Committee

Duties and Responsibilities

Established after Town Meeting in 2025 to study options for recording public meetings in Town.

Committee Members

All terms expire in 2026 after they present at Town Meeting

  • Tom Chrisenton - Member
  • William Crouse - Member
  • Kathleen Humphreys - Secretary
  • Ray Humphreys - Vice Chair
  • Mike Kaelin - Member
  • Charlie Post - Member
  • Robert H. Rogers - Member
  • Scott Roper - Chair

Agendas & Minutes

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Wilton Recycling Center

Duties and Responsibilities

The Town of Lyndeborough uses the Wilton Recycling Center. Please see their website for more information.

Contact Information

Phone: 603-654-6150

Location: 291 Gibbons Hwy, Wilton, NH 03086

Mailing Address: PO Box 83, Wilton, NH 03086

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Safety Complex or Other Options Committee

Duties and Responsibilities

Article 21 of the 2015 Lyndeborough Town Meeting authorized the Selectmen to appoint a committee to study the feasibility of building a Safety Services Complex or other options AND to determine the best location for said complex or other options. This is not currently an active committee.

Committee Members

  • Mark A. Chamberlain - Member
  • Rainsford Deware - Member
  • Russell Gaudiana - Member
  • Walter M. Holland - Member
  • Wally Holt - Member
  • Tim McEntee - Member
  • John Pomer - Vice Chair
  • Andy Roeper - Member
  • Scott Roper - Chair
  • Robert H. Rogers - Member
  • Mark Schultz - Member

Minutes

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Street Light Study Commitee

Duties and Responsibilities

On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Lyndeborough voters approved the formation of the Street Light Study Committee. In addition to appointed citizens, the committee shall consist of the Fire Chief, Police Chief, Road Agent and Town Administrator as ex-officio members. The committee presented a report to the voters at the 2019 Town Meeting. This is not currently an active committee.

Important Documents

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Supervisors of the Checklist

Duties and Responsibilities

The Supervisors of the Checklist are responsible for determining who is eligible to vote in elections held in the Town of Lyndeborough. They maintain a Voter Checklist with those names and meet periodically to handle additions, subtractions, and edits on that checklist. A printed copy of the Voter Checklist is maintained at the Town Clerk’s Office.

Supervisors

  • Sally B. Curran - Term Expires 2028
  • Stephanie Roper - Term Expires 2027
  • Jessie Salisbury - Term Expires 2026

Registering to Vote

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Tax Collector/Town Clerk

Duties and Responsibilities

The Tax Collector and Town Clerk are one office in Lyndeborough (some larger towns have separate positions) and it is an elected position. The Tax Collector/Town Clerk is Trish Schultz and she appointed Jen Weston as her Deputy in 2025.

Contact Information

Trish Schultz - 603-654-5955 X 1

Jen Weston - 603-654-5955 X 1

Hours of Operation

Monday - 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Tuesday through Thursday - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Online portal for vehicle registration renewals, dog licenses, property taxes and vital records.

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Trustees of the Trust Fund

Duties and Responsibilities

Trustees are responsible for the custody and management of trust funds, ensuring they are administered in accordance with the directives of the donor(s) or vote of the town.

Trustees

  • Richard Herfurth - Term Expires 2028
  • John Pomer - Term Expires 2026
  • Burton Reynolds - Term Expires 2027

Contact Information

  • Mary Guild - Finance Coordinator - 603-654-5955 X 222
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Welfare Department

Duties and Responsibilities

The Town Administrator serves as the Welfare Director for the Town.

Important Links and Information

Contact Information

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