Board of Selectmen

The Hinsdale Board of Selectmen consists of five elected members, each serving a three-year term.

A fundamental principle in both the United States Constitution and the New Hampshire Constitution is the separation of powers among different branches of government. In designing municipal government, the New Hampshire legislature has evidently kept separation of powers firmly in mind. In towns, powers are apportioned among the town meeting and a long list of boards and individual officials charged with certain duties. Among boards and officials, the board of selectmen, of course, has unique statutory powers to administer the operations of the town, including authority to "manage the prudential affairs of the town." (NHMA, 2020)

Under RSA 91-A, (“Right to Know”) all business, except in those situations specifically exempted by statute, must be conducted in a public session with duly posted notice.

Contact Info

Selectmen's Office
Town of Hinsdale
11 Main Street
PO Box 13
Hinsdale, NH 03451

Phone: 603-336-5710, ext. 10
Fax: 603-336-5711

From The Desk Of The Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen always strive to be transparent and will continue in the future. Currently, the Board has applied for a grant to cover the cost of streaming their weekly meetings, for those that cannot join. The Executive Secretary transcribes minutes of every meeting and posts them on the website after approved by the Board, at their weekly meetings. The Town Administrator posts her notes from weekly meetings on the Town’s Website. The Town’s Website link is: https://www.town.hinsdale.nh.us/

The Board would like to thank all of the participants at Town Meeting. They would also like to thank the Town Clerk, Supervisors of the Checklist, Ballot Clerks and Moderators for all of their hard work through the election process. A lot of work goes into the budget process between September to Town Meeting by the Department Heads, Town Administrator, Finance Director, Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee. Meetings and the Public Hearing are always open to the public.

Next year, 2026, voting for Zoning Amendments and Town Officials is planned for Tuesday, March 10^th and Town Meeting is planned for Saturday, March 14^th. The Town portion of the meeting will begin first at 9am in 2026, and the School portion will begin after the Town’s conclusion or at 10am.

Thank you all,

Kathryn Lynch, Town Administrator

Welcome Bethany & Kristie

Welcome to Bethany Marx, New Program Manager!

The Town of Hinsdale Board of Selectmen is pleased to welcome Bethany Marx as our new Program Manager.

Bethany brings with her deep roots in the region and a strong commitment to community engagement. She has previously served on the Brattleboro Parks and Recreation Board, worked as a Site Director in the Y-ASPIRE After-School Program at Academy School in Brattleboro, is the Vice President of the Board of Directors for New England Youth Theatre, is the Creator and Organizer of the Kids Craft Market of Southern VT, and has volunteered in numerous capacities in the area.

Known for her enthusiasm and creativity, Bethany is a passionate advocate for providing inclusive activities for all age groups. Since joining our team, she has already launched a fiber arts group, introduced art classes, hosted adult and teen paint nights, and continued the well-loved events and programs at the Hinsdale Community Center.

Bethany is a wonderful addition to the Hinsdale family, and we are excited to work with her as she brings fresh ideas and energy to our community programs.

Welcome, Bethany!

Welcome to Kristie Dube, New Assistant Program Manager / Welfare Director

The Town of Hinsdale Board of Selectmen is pleased to welcome Kristie Dube as our new Assistant Program Manager and Welfare Director.

Kristie lives in Hinsdale with her family and brings with her a strong passion for increasing community engagement. She previously worked with the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce, collaborating closely with the Chair to strengthen connections across the Monadnock Region. Kristie is a strong advocate for building relationships between local businesses and the community.

In addition to her professional background, Kristie is known for her talent in the kitchen — she's a skilled baker who creates edible masterpieces for local events. Her creativity, intelligence, and warm personality make her a natural fit for working with the public.

Since stepping into her role, Kristie has energetically embraced her responsibilities as Welfare Director, already working closely with residents to find new ways to support community needs. She also looks forward to bringing people together through shared activities, including learning the art of baking.

Kristie is a fantastic addition to the Hinsdale family, and we are thrilled to have her on board. Her experience, passion, and enthusiasm are sure to make a lasting impact on our town.

Welcome, Kristie!

Town of Hinsdale Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Municipal Grievance Procedure

Town of Hinsdale
Americans with Disabilities Act Title II
Municipal Grievance Procedure

Complaint Procedure: The Town of Hinsdale does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. The Town of Hinsdale does not discriminate on the bases of disability in its hiring or employment practies. This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you have a complaint under TItle II of the ADA about services, programs or activities of the Town of Hinsdale, you are encourage to file your complaint with the ADA Coordinator.

The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of the problem. Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request.

The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but in later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation to the ADA Coordinator: Kathryn Lynch, Town Administrator, Town of Hinsdale, P.O. Box 13, 11 Main Street, Hinsdale, NH 03451, (603)-336-5710.

Within 15 business days after receipt of the complaint, the ADA Coordinator will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 business days after the meeting, the ADA Coordinator will respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print or audio tape. The response will explain the position of the Town of Hinsdale and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.

If the response by the ADA Coordinator does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and /or his/her designee may appeal the decision of the ADA Coordinator within 15 business days after receipt of the response to the Board of Selectmen or his/her designee.

Within 15 days after receipt of the appeal, the Board of Selectmen or his/her designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 business days after meeting with the Board of Selectmen or his/her designee will respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.

All written complaints received by the ADA Coordinator, appeals to the Board of Selectmen or his/her designee will be kept by the Town of Hinsdale for at least three years.