Town of Swanzey

Town of Swanzey Swanzey is located in the southwest corner of New Hampshire.

06/11/2026

1) Call to Order
2) Approval of Minutes
A. May 28, 2026
3) Public Hearings
A. Site Plan Review Regulations (Continued from 5/28) - The Board will consider
proposed amendments to the Site Plan Review Regulations, specifically revising
Section VII, Articles 6 and 7 regarding approval and conditional approval. The
proposed amendments will change expiration timelines for site plans, define explicit
conditions for active and substantial development, and establish clearer language for
conditional approvals, among other smaller changes.
4) Discussions/Other Business
A. Continued Discussion on Excavation Permits & Compliance Timelines
B. Follow-up Discussion on Zoning Ordinance Audit
i) Questions, insights, etc.
5) Adjournment

Open house at the West Swanzey Waste Water Treatment Plant on Saturday June 20th from 9am to 12pm
06/10/2026

Open house at the West Swanzey Waste Water Treatment Plant on Saturday June 20th from 9am to 12pm

06/10/2026

The Town Hall phone system is currently down. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.

June is Tire Amnesty Month at the Swanzey Recycling Center ♻️
06/06/2026

June is Tire Amnesty Month at the Swanzey Recycling Center ♻️

06/03/2026

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes
A. Regular Meeting: May 20, 2026
B. Nonpublic Session(s): May 28, 2026, May 29, 2026
4. Consent Agenda
A. Payroll Manifest
B. Accounts Payable Manifest
C. Open Container Permit- Whitcomb Hall – September 13,2026, September 26,2026, October 10,2026
D. Special Event Permit – Swanzey Lake Gate to Gate 5k – June 13, 2026
E. Special Event Permit – Jimmy’s Hometown Pizza – June 27, 2026
F. Special Event Permit – Old Home Day – July 18,2026
G. TY 2026 Tax Exempt Property List
H. Original Warrant Yield Tax Levy – M250 L15, M/261 L/31
I. Intent to Excavate – M/240 L48
J. Intent to Cut – M/257 L/3&4&5, M/258 L/1
5. Public Input
6. Appointments
A. Joe DiRusso, DPW Director – Update on Town Roads
7. Consideration of New Business
A. Discussion on Organization of an EMS Research Committee
B. Update on Status of Aldrich Road
C. Assessing – Veteran’s & Tax Credit/Exemption
i. M/240 L/40
ii. M/247 L/124
D. Assessing – Tax Abatements
i. M/243 L/46
ii. M/246 L/4
iii. M/257 L/11
8. Consideration of Old Business
Agenda items and times are tentative and subject to change – they are provided for informational purposes only
9. Administrative Update
10. Correspondence
11. Public Input
12. Non-public session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II as needed
13. Adjournment

05/28/2026

1) Call to Order
2) Approval of Minutes
A. May 14, 2026
3) Public Hearings
A. PB 26-008: Schimp Family Oil Site Plan Review – A Site Plan Review application has
been submitted by Jonathan & Laura Schimp, who propose converting existing
commercial garage space into an office and making site improvements to allow the
parking of empty trucks for the operation of Schimp Family Oil & Septic. The property is
located at Tax Map 103 Lot 64 in the Business District.
B. Site Plan Review Regulations - The Board will consider proposed amendments to the
Site Plan Review Regulations, specifically revising Section VII, Articles 6 and 7
regarding approval and conditional approval. The proposed amendments will change
expiration timelines for site plans, define explicit conditions for active and substantial
development, and establish clearer language for conditional approvals, among other
smaller changes.
4) Discussions/Other Business
A. Continued Discussion on Excavation Permits
i) Clarifying statements from Adam Paquette
5) Adjournment

Swanzey Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observation of the Memorial Day Holiday
05/21/2026

Swanzey Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observation of the Memorial Day Holiday

05/20/2026

1. Call to Order – 5:30
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes
A. Regular Meeting: May 6, 2026, May 11, 2026, May 12, 2026
B. Nonpublic Session(s): May 6, 2026 Sessions 1 & 2
4. Consent Agenda
A. Payroll Manifest
B. Accounts Payable Manifest
C. Special Events Permit-Cheshire Fairgrounds-Country Fest
D. Special Events Permit-Frogg Brewing-Winkfest
E. Special Events Permit-Cheshire Fairgrounds-Kingdom to the Counties 2026
F. Excavation Tax Levy – M/224 L/26
G. Yield Tax Levy – M/233 L/41
H. Land Use Change – M/254 L/38 , M/254 L38-1, M/248 L42
5. Public Input
6. Appointments
A. Chris Coates, County Administrator – County Services
B. Josh Whipple, Recycling Manager, Building Maintenance on the New Addition
7. Consideration of New Business
A. Approval & Authorization of Funds for New Fire Station IT and Supplies
B. Discussion on Use of Carpenter Home
C. Proposal for Foundation Assessment- Grange Hall
D. Assessing – Elderly and Disabled Tax Deferral Application
i. M/243 L/55/0/MH0/90
ii. M/227 L/10
iii. M/101 L/12
8. Consideration of Old Business
Agenda items and times are tentative and subject to change – they are provided for informational purposes only
9. Administrative Update
10. Correspondence
11. Public Input
12. Non-public session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II as needed
13. Adjournment

05/14/2026

1) Call to Order
2) Approval of Minutes
A. April 23, 2026
3) Public Hearings
A. PB 26-007: Bell’s Septic Site Plan Review – A Site Plan Review application has been
submitted by Fieldstone Land Consultants on behalf of John Rowan to construct a
6,000 square foot building and associated site improvements to operate Bell’s Septic
Tank Service at 537 Old Homestead Highway. The property is located at Tax Map
224 Lot 21 and is split between the business and rural/agricultural districts.
4) Discussions/Other Business
A. Excavation Permit Renewals – Mary Cook from Eurovia Atlantic Coast LLC
i) Tax Map 238 Lots 1 & 2
ii) Tax Map 236 Lot 76
B. Future of Excavation Permits - Discussion
C. Victoria Ames - Commercial/Industrial Growth and Property Tax Burden
D. SWRPC Commissioner
5) Adjournment

The Board of Selectmen is looking for dedicated volunteers to help plan our town's celebration for a massive historic mi...
05/14/2026

The Board of Selectmen is looking for dedicated volunteers to help plan our town's celebration for a massive historic milestone: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!

This is a unique opportunity to represent Swanzey, showcase our community spirit, and help shape an unforgettable local celebration as we join the rest of the nation in honoring America’s legacy.

👉 Want to get involved? Contact Katie today at [email protected] to request your volunteer form!

Address

620 Old Homestead Highway
Swanzey, NH
03446

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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+16033527411

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