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Board of Selectmen Meeting - July 13, 2026
Published: Jul 13, 2026
Milford Select Board Authorizes ECM Power LLC for Municipal Electricity Supply, Encourages Resident Participation in Community Power
The Board of Selectmen discussed the Milford Community Power program and recommendations for municipal electrical supply. The town's current contract with Constellation and New Energy expires November 24th, 2026. The Energy Committee met with Emily Mann from Milford Community Power, who presented options. The board recommended entering an agreement with ECM Power LLC as Milford's exclusive agent representative for municipal electrical and gas utilities. The town administrator is authorized to sign the ECM Power letter of authorization. The discussion highlighted that Milford's load profile (daytime usage) can be attractive to providers, potentially offering lower rates than residential users. Milford Community Power currently offers a rate of 11.4 cents per kilowatt-hour, which is lower than the upcoming Eversource rate of 14.0 cents starting August 1st. Residents are encouraged to join Milford Community Power for potential savings. A 'sweep' of new customers defaulting to Eversource is planned for September to move them to Milford Community Power, with an opt-out option. Questions were raised about renewable energy certificates and the authorization process for changing suppliers.
Select Board Approves Meeting Minutes After Amending June 29th Record
The Board of Selectmen approved minutes from June 22nd and June 29th meetings. A minor amendment was made to the June 22nd minutes regarding a joint meeting discussion. For the June 29th minutes, a discussion arose about approving minutes that included references to finalized and posted discussions from both the Planning Board and Select Board websites, which were not yet complete. The board agreed to amend the minutes to remove the section pertaining to the Planning Board's portion of the joint meeting (6:30 PM onwards), as the Planning Board was responsible for those minutes. The motion to approve the amended minutes carried.
Draft Email and Electronic Communications Policy Reviewed, Further Discussion Needed
The Board of Selectmen reviewed a draft email and electronic communications policy, generated by Mr. Dodger using AI and incorporating research from other New Hampshire towns and NHMA recommendations. The existing policy, from 2006, was deemed outdated and focused solely on volunteers. The new draft aims to cover both town employees and volunteers, emphasizing record-keeping, storage of information, and chain of discussions under RSA 91A. Key points discussed include the requirement for employees and volunteers to use town email addresses, the responsibility for preserving and providing access to governmental records from personal accounts, and the potential inclusion of contractors. The board acknowledged the policy is a rough draft and needs further review, suggesting it be placed on the agenda for the next meeting for more in-depth discussion and questions. A specific concern was raised about holding individuals responsible for providing access to personal email accounts for public records requests.
Board Addresses $1.8 Million Water Utility Discrepancy, Seeks Resolution
Selectman Labonte raised concerns about a $1.8 million discrepancy in water utility accounts, which is impacting the town's fund balance. The issue dates back approximately 20 years, and current auditors state they do not investigate such deep historical discrepancies. Labonte proposed identifying specific accounts and reviewing their year-end balances over the last 10 years to pinpoint when the issues began. The board discussed potentially using a contracted finance professional to assist with this analysis before the new finance director starts in July. There is also a question of whether funds are available in the 2026 budget for audits, and if not, whether to budget for it next year or seek funds. The board agreed to have the new finance director investigate the historical fund balance issue.
Planning Board Fee Schedule Revised to Align with Peer Communities and Cover Costs
The Board of Selectmen considered a revised Planning Board fee schedule, recommended by the Planning Board after a public hearing. The proposed changes, based on a review of peer communities and abutting towns, aim to align fees with neighboring communities and better cover associated costs. Recommended increases include: lot line adjustment fee ($100 to $150 flat), minor site plan fee ($100 to $150 flat), amendments to site plan fee ($100 + $100/1000 sq ft to $200 + $100/1000 sq ft), recording fees (to be determined to $100 + $25/additional sheet), abutter notification ($7.04 to $15/abutter), and legal notice fee ($75/advertising cost to $200). The Planning Board unanimously voted 7-0 to recommend adoption. The primary driver for the increases is to cover departmental costs, not just match neighboring towns. The board approved the revised fee schedule.
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Planning Board Work Session - July 7, 2026
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