Keith Stramaglia

2027 municipal budget bottom line

All-in cost of $73,272,691 including enterprise funds, roughly a 3.4% estimated tax rate increase.

Town-Wide Fee Schedule Review

Could eventually change what you pay for permits, transfer station stickers, and other town services — but no fee changes were made at this meeting.

Town Council Proposed Budget

A $2 million revenue increase was floated; roughly $1 million from fund balance could offset tax impact if applied to one-time projects.

South Fire Station Wetland Permit

About $421 total over 20 years for a $500K home, possibly less if more impact fees arrive — roughly zero tax impact in the first three years.

Recycling Program Support

Actual per-ton costs for trash and recycling are not yet known because the service is out to bid.

2026 Road Program Funding

$2.5 million warrant article — about $125/year on a $500,000 home.

Transfer Station Operations and Costs

Out-of-state users are shifting disposal costs onto Salem taxpayers.

2026 zoning amendments

Supporters and opponents alike tied it to potential tax burden and traffic impacts along Route 28.

Ending recycling at the transfer station

About $65,000 a year in savings — less than a penny on the tax rate.

Donigian Farm senior housing density and flooding

The developer would fund an estimated half-mile water main extension along Pelham Road; two built homes sit unoccupied, and the property is listed for $3.2 million.

Millville Beach Cleanup and Old Bathhouse

A few new picnic tables are needed; possible funding from the Conservation Committee or nonprofits, and asbestos abatement at the old bathhouse is an unpriced future item.

South Fire Station project budget

About $21 a year on a $500,000 home once bond payments start in 2028.

Town Forest Stewardship

Applicants pay a fee and get a partial refund when they clean up their sites.

Exemption Limits Adjusted After Revaluation

Keeps current exemption recipients' relief level intact; no expansion of eligibility criteria.

South Fire Station replacement wetland impacts

Roughly $10.4 million expected as a 2027 warrant article, likely bonded.

Spicket River Tree Removal / Clean River Project

Unknown — crane work or specialized in-river machinery would require town contracting and budget commitments.

Community Development Director staffing dispute

The town will bear recruitment costs and a salary for a new planning director.

Mandatory Water Restrictions

Buying more regional water costs about $3.09 per unit versus far cheaper town-treated water, which could pressure water fees.

Hedgehog Park Basketball Court and Pavilion Improvements

Municipal project cost not stated.

Variance requests for residential construction in Salem

ADUs typically add value to the homes and don't cost the town anything directly.

Accept Town of Salem correspondence

Accept Salem School District/SAU57 minutes

Adopt September 17, 2026 meeting minutes

Adjournment

Approval of Meeting Minutes (Sept 28, Oct 7, Oct 14, 2026)

Approve Consent Agenda

Appointment of Dawn Arahovites as Municipal Agent

Resolution No. 2026-22 – Traffic Signal Improvements at Pelham Road and Keewaydin Drive

Accept $21,200 NH Highway Safety Grant for Police Traffic Enforcement

Salem Animal Rescue League Trailer at 4 SARL Drive

Increase in Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Exemption Limits

Adjournment

Human Services - Lien - Spring Street

Increase Building Permits revenue line to $1,550,000

Reduce employee COLA from 4% to 3%

Cut Legal Budget publications line in half

Fund Community Development Director for six months only

Add $30,000 to Direct Assistance budget

Use $45,000 charitable gaming revenue for fireworks

Fund $300,000 DPW equipment replacement from fund balance

Move to end the recycling at the Salem Transfer Station and reduce the Solid Waste Line 4400 – Contracted Services by $65,000.

Move that the Town Council hereby adopts Resolution No. 2026-19 to consider amendments to Salem Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 490-501 (Zoning) – Multi-Family/Mixed Use Developments as recommended by th

Resolution No. 2026-19 – Multi-Family/Mixed-Use Zoning Amendment

a Charter change amendment to remove weekly and add At the Chair’s discretion for meeting frequency

adjourn at 3:58PM

Member Nicole McGee to be the new Vice-Chair of the MBAC committee

approve the minutes from March19, 2026, meeting

Member James Pacheco to be the new Chair of the MBAC committee

Member Jeff Boyer as Secretary to be the new Chair of the MBAC committee

Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes

Election of James Pacheco as Chair

exit non-public session

go into nonpublic session under RSA 91-A; 3-II (d) after the conclusion of regular business in the Community Development Conference Room Center

seal the minutes of the 5-6-26 Conservation Commission non-public session because it is determined that divulgence of this information likely would render a proposed action ineffective

Election of officers (Fitzpatrick chair motion)

Enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3-II(d)

To exit non-public session

To enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(a)

February 4, 2026 Public and Non-Public Minutes

92 Lowell Road Conditional Use Permit recommendation to the Planning Board

To seal the minutes of the 3-11-26 Conservation Commission non-public session #2 because it is determined that divulgence of this information likely would render a proposed action ineffective.

To exit non-public session

To enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(d)

To seal the minutes of the 3-11-26 Conservation Commission non-public session #1 because it is determined that divulgence of this information would likely affect adversely the reputation of any person

Discussion of Beaver Solutions

Conservation Fund appropriation for Recreation Coordinator position

Non-public sessions and sealing of minutes

seal the January 12, 2026, non-public meeting minutes because it is determined that divulgence of this information likely would render a proposed action ineffective

approve the January 7, 2026, minutes

Approve January 7, 2026 Public Minutes

Approve January 12, 2026 Non-Public Minutes

Seal January 12, 2026 Non-Public Minutes

approve the January 12, 2026, non-public minutes

To enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(d)

To seal the minutes of the 2-4-26 Conservation Commission non-public session because it is determined that divulgence of this information likely would render a proposed action ineffective

Move to receive and forward the following petition to the 2026 Town Meeting Warrant/Ballot WITHOUT recommendation: By Petition: Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand

Move to receive and forward the following petition to the 2026 Town Meeting Warrant/Ballot WITH recommendation: By Petition: Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dolla

Move to forward the following article to the 2026 annual Town Meeting Warrant/Ballot with recommendation: Article 07 - Shall the Town vote to authorize the Town Council to enter into long-term lease-

Move to receive and forward the following petition to the 2026 Town Meeting Warrant/Ballot WITH recommendation: By Petition: Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dolla

Warrant Article 7 — $1,350,000 Fire Engine Lease-Purchase

Article 15 — Isaiah 58 Petition ($10,000)

Article 16 — Salem Family Resources Petition ($10,000)

Article 17 — The Upper Room Petition ($7,500)

Article 18 — Field of Dreams Petition ($10,000)