Town Meeting 2026 - RESULTS
THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
TOWN OF HINSDALE TOWN WARRANT
To the inhabitants of the Town of Hinsdale qualified to vote in Town affairs:
You are hereby notified to meet at the Hinsdale Community Center on Tuesday the 10th day of March, 2026 at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon to act on the following subjects:
Article 1. To cast your ballot for all necessary Town Officers.
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2252 Supervisors starting checklist total |
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08 New registrations |
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2260 Supervisors ending checklist total |
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361 Total number of Town ballots cast |
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SELECT BOARD 3-year term (VOTE for 2) |
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JAMES MACDONELL |
97 votes |
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DONNA WHITTLE SABIN |
87 votes |
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STEVEN V. DIORIO |
192 votes |
Declared Elected |
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ALEX DUSO |
126 votes |
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JESSICA GREEN |
141 votes |
Declared Elected |
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MODERATOR 2-year term (VOTE for 1) |
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MATTHEW BICKFORD |
304 votes |
Declared Elected |
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TOWN TREASURER 1-year term (VOTE for 1) |
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ALAN D. ZAVOROTNY |
308 votes |
Declared Elected |
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FIRE CHIEF 1-year term VOTE for 1) |
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TERRY ZAVOROTNY |
323 votes |
Declared Elected |
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SUPERVISOR OF THE CHECKLIST 6-year term (VOTE for 1) |
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JILL COLLINS |
285 votes |
Declared Elected |
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 3-year term (VOTE for 2) |
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KENNY HOWE |
271 votes |
Declared Elected |
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SCOTT DALTON |
2 WRITE IN |
Declared Elected |
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BUDGET COMMITTEE 3-year term (VOTE for 3) |
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KENNY HOWE |
184 votes |
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MICHAEL C. BOMBA |
236 votes |
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STEPHANIE SEYMOUR CARLE |
248 votes |
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ANN MARIE DIORIO |
178 votes |
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BUDGET COMMITTEE 2-year term (VOTE for 1) |
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MELINDA ZAVOROTNY |
27 WRITE-INS |
Declared Elected |
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CEMETERY TRUSTEE 3-year term (VOTE for 1) |
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PAUL H. BARNARD |
318 votes |
Declared Elected |
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LIBRARY TRUSTEE 3 YEAR TERM (VOTE for 2) |
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KAREN L. JOHNSON |
306 votes |
Declared Elected |
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JEANA L. WOODBURY |
288 votes |
Declared Elected |
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PLANNING BOARD 3-year term (VOTE for 2) |
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ANN MARIE DIORIO |
236 votes |
Declared Elected |
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DOREEN H. STROUSE |
269 votes |
Declared Elected |
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TRUSTEE OF TRUST FUNDS 3-year term (VOTE for 1) |
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Open Seat - no winner declared |
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Article 2. Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Hinsdale Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Zoning Ordinance Section "Open Space Requirements of Zoning Districts in the (Rural Agricultural District), by reducing the minimum required road frontage for lots within the Rural Agricultural District from 200 feet to 150 feet, and further to amend any associated dimensional requirements for consistency. If adopted, the amended provision shall read: "Minimum Lot Frontage feet: 150 feet." • Recommended by the Planning Board
YES – 194 NO – 121 Article 2. PASSES
Article 3. Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2 as proposed by the Planning Board for the Hinsdale Zoning Ordinance as follows: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to establish a minimum road frontage requirement of 75 feet for any lot located on the turnaround of a cul-de-sac within the Rural-Agricultural District, and to authorize the Planning Board to make any necessary changes to the ordinance to incorporate this new requirement. This standard would apply only to lots fronting directly on the circular turnaround of an approved cul-de-sac. • Recommended by the Planning Board
YES – 208 NO – 109 Article 3. PASSES
The following part of the Town Meeting shall be adjourned and will be held on Saturday, the 14th day of March, 2026 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning in the gymnasium of the Hinsdale High School.
Moderator Edwin O. Smith called the meeting to order at: 9:00 am.
Present Selectboard: Steve Diorio, Michael Carrier, William Hodgman III, Bernard Rideout
Present Budget Committee: Dennis Nadeau, Kenny Howe, Sean Leary, Karen Johnson, William Nebelski, Dan Seymour, Michael Bomba.
Present Town Administration: Kathryn Lynch, Town Administrator, Jodie Holmquist, Finance Director.
Moderator called on Kathryn Lynch who has a presentation for Alan D. Zavorotny as one of the two persons being honored as this year dedication of the Town Report. Kathryn read the dedication as written in the town report and presented Alan with chocolates. Kathryn continued with the dedication/in memoriam to Richard S. Johnson, Jr. She read the dedication written to him from the town report. Kathryn spoke of Richard being a narrator of videos for The Hinsdale Economic Development Corporation, she played part of one of the videos showing the beautiful scenery around Hinsdale and Richard’s voice talking about the town he loved so much.
Kathryn Lynch recognized staff, committee members, and elected officials for their years of service:
5 Years- Dylan Drake- Highway Dept., Joshua Moore- Police Dept., Paul Barnard- Cemetery Trustees, Alex Duso-Budget Committee, Katie Leonard- Parks and Rec, Theodore Such- Conservation Committee, Michael Osterhout, Beautification Committee, Julie Seymour- Tax Collector.
10 Years- Julie Seymour- Town Clerk, Karyn Hammond and Maryanne O’Malley Parks and Rec, Sarah Bomba- Conservation Committee, Karen Atkins, Jennifer Lepisto and Elizabeth Boggio- Beautification Committee.
15 Years- Taran Benedict and Devon Parker, Fire Department
20 Years- Ann Marie Diorio – Trustee of the Trust Fund.
21 Years - Kelly Savory- Supervisor of the Checklist
25 Years- Mark Curtiss- Fire Department, Jack White- Water Department
48 Years- Maria Shaw- Supervisor of Checklist
Steve Diorio, chairmen of the Board of Selectmen, introduces Jessica Green as a new Select Board member.
Moderator lead everyone in the pledge of allegiance.
Moderator stated to the residents, “this meeting will be conducted under common sense rules”
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,431,424.00 (Five million, four hundred thirty-one thousand, four hundred and twenty-four dollars) for general municipal operations of the Town, or act in any manner thereon. This article does not include appropriations contained in special or individual articles addressed separately. (Majority vote required).
• Recommended by the Selectmen, 4-0
• Recommended by the Budget Committee, 9-0
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Moderator asked Sean Leary to come forward. The Budget Committee has asked him to explain the impact of the articles on your taxes. Dennis Nadeau, Budget Committee Chair thanked Sean Leary for his time especially as secretary, he’s not sure what they’ll do without him.
Discussion was held on the article:
By Voice vote – Article 4 PASSES
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $712,502.00 (seven hundred twelve thousand, five hundred and two dollars) for the operations of the Water Department, or act in any manner thereon. Said amount to be paid by water user fees and other non-tax revenues. (Majority vote required).
• Recommended by the Selectmen, 4-0
• Recommended by the Budget Committee, 9-0
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion on the article: none
By Voice vote – Article 5 PASSES
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $552,880.00 (Five hundred fifty-two thousand, eight hundred and eighty dollars) for the operations of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewer System, or act in any manner thereon. Said amount to be paid by sewer user fees and other non-tax revenues. (Majority vote required).
• Recommended by the Selectmen, 4-0
• Recommended by the Budget Committee, 9-0
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion on the article: none
By Voice vote – Article 6 PASSES
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to RSA 162-K, to raise and appropriate the sum of $451,563.00 for the purpose of designing, permitting, and constructing improvements to Washburn Way, including a gravel roadway, culverts, and to take any other action relative thereto. Further to see if the Town will vote to authorize the withdrawal of such funds from the Tax Increment Financing District Fund. (Majority vote required).
• Recommended by the Selectmen, 4-0
• Recommended by the Budget Committee, 9-0
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion was held on the article:
By Voice vote – Article 7 PASSES
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to enter into a five-year lease purchase agreement in the amount of $67,346.00 (sixty-seven thousand, three hundred and forty-six dollars) for the purpose of leasing a Ford Interceptor Police Utility AWD to raise and appropriate the sum of $17,427.00 (seventeen thousand, four hundred twenty-seven dollars) for the first year’s lease payment and detail package, or act in any manner thereon. This lease agreement contains a non-appropriation escape clause. The Town will own the vehicle at the end of the lease term. (Majority vote required).
• Recommended by the Selectmen, 3-0-1
• Recommended by the Budget Committee, 9-0
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion held on the article:
By Voice vote – Article 8 PASSES
Article 9: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to enter into a five-year lease purchase agreement in the amount of $56,500.00 (fifty-six thousand, five hundred dollars) for the purpose of leasing a Kubota Skid Steer Loader to raise and appropriate the sum of $13,693.00 (thirteen thousand, six hundred and ninety-three dollars) for the first year’s lease payment, or act in any manner thereon. This lease agreement contains a non-appropriation escape clause. The Town will own the loader at the end of the lease term. (Majority vote required).
• Recommended by the Selectmen, 4-0
• Recommended by the Budget Committee, 9-0
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion held on the article.
By Voice vote – Article 9 PASSES
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $25,000.00 (twenty-five thousand dollars) for the purpose of adding to the Fire Department Protective Equipment Capital Reserve Fund previously established for the purpose of purchasing protective equipment for the Fire Department, or act in any manner thereon. (Majority vote required).
• Recommended by the Selectmen, 4-0
• Recommended by the Budget Committee, 9-0
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion held on the article.
By Voice vote – Article 10 PASSES
Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,000.00 (Twenty thousand dollars) to be added to the Town Hall Improvement Expendable Trust Fund previously established for the maintenance and improvements to the Town Hall, or act in any manner thereon. (Majority vote required).
• Recommended by the Selectmen, 4-0
• Recommended by the Budget Committee, 9-0
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion on the article: none
By Voice vote – Article 11 PASSES
Article 12. To see if the Town of Hinsdale will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 (ten thousand dollars) for the purpose of support to the Hinsdale Historical Society. This special article is a special warrant article per RSA 32:3 VI (d) and RSA 32:7 V. The Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee DO recommend this appropriation. (Majority vote required).
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion on the article: Sharron Smith asked to pass over the article. Sharron explained.
Kenny Howe made motion to pass over the article. Seconded by Bill Nebelski
By Voice vote – Article 12 PASSED OVER
Article 13. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 (ten thousand dollars) to be added to the Community Center Building Improvement Expendable Trust Fund previously established for the maintenance and improvement to the Community Center, or act in any manner thereon. (Majority vote required).
• Recommended by the Selectmen, 4-0
• Recommended by the Budget Committee, 9-0
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion held on the article.
By Voice vote – Article 13 PASSES
Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 261:153. VI to create a Municipal and Transportation Improvement Capital Reserve Fund, which shall be a capital reserve fund pursuant to RSA chapter 35, for the purpose of funding, in whole or in part, the engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of improvements in the local or regional transportation system, including roads, bridges, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, parking and intermodal facilities, electric vehicle charging stations, and public transportation, the operation of public transportation, or any other purpose authorized by RSA 231:153, VI. Further to see if the Town will vote to authorize the collection of an additional fee of $5 (five dollars) per vehicle from motor vehicle registration permits to be placed into those funds, after deduction for allowable administrative costs. The Town Clerk, or designated official, shall collect these fees at the time of registration of all vehicles, both passenger and commercial, with the exception of all-terrain vehicles as defined in RSA 215-A:1, I-b and antique motor vehicles, farm tractors, or motorcycles, as defined in RSA 259:4, and remit proceeds to the Town Treasurer in accordance with applicable law. This article is dependent on New Hampshire legislation or judicial discontinuing motor vehicle inspections. (Majority ballot vote required).
• Recommended by the Selectmen, 3-1
• Recommended by the Budget Committee, 8-1
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion held on the article.
BALLOT VOTE – 139 CAST BALLOTS 58 YES 81 NO ARTICLE 14 FAILED
Article 15. Shall the Town of Hinsdale, New Hampshire, vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 72:28-b, authorizing a Veterans Property Tax Credit for all veterans, as defined in RSA 72:28, in the amount of $400.00 off the assessed value of the qualifying veteran’s property, to be granted annually, beginning April 1.
- Submitted by Petition
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion on the article: Fred Potter has an Amendment to article 15. Moderator read the amendment in full asked for discussion. Discussion on the amendment. A motion was made to accept the amendment as written.
By voice vote - Article 15 is AMENDED.
Amended Shall the Town vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 72:28-b, All Veterans’ Tax Credit? If adopted,
Article 15. the credit will be available to any resident, or the spouse or surviving spouse of any resident, who is (1) a veteran, as that term is defined by RSA 21:50, (2) served not less than 90 days on active service in the armed forces of the United States, (3) continues to serve or was honorably discharged or an officer honorably separated from services and (4) is not eligible for or receiving a credit under RSA 72:28 or RSA 72:35. If adopted, the credit granted will be $400.00, the same amount as the standard or optional veterans’ tax credit voted by the Town under RSA 72:28.
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Kenny Howe to accept the article as read.
Seconded by Bill Nebelski. Article accepted as read.
Discussion on the article: none
By Voice vote – Article 15 PASSES
Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to create an expendable trust fund under the provisions of RSA 31:19-a, to be known as the Hinsdale Park Buildings Improvement Expendable Trust Fund, for the purpose of maintenance and improvements to the Field House, Pool Building, Gazebo, Pavilion and Heritage Park Storage Shed, and other park buildings and structures, or act in any manner thereon. Further to see if the Town will vote to name the Board of Selectmen as agents to expend from the Hinsdale Park Buildings Improvement Expendable Trust Fund. (Majority vote required).
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Kenny Howe to accept the article as read. Seconded by Bill Nebelski. Article accepted as read.
Discussion on the article: none
By Voice vote – Article 16 PASSES
Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to discontinue the Field House Improvement Expendable Trust fund, established in 2015 for the purpose of establishing the Hinsdale Park Buildings Improvement Expendable Trust Fund, and to allow the Trustee of the Trust Fund permission to release all monies in the fund to the Town Treasurer. This article is contingent upon the adoption of Article 16; if Article 16 does not pass, this Article 17 shall be null and void. (Majority vote required).
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Kenny Howe to accept the article as read. Seconded by Bill Nebelski. Article accepted as read.
Discussion on the article: None
By Voice vote – Article 17 PASSES
Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to establish a Cemetery Maintenance Expendable Trust Fund pursuant to RSA 31:19-a and RSA 289:2-a, allowing all future proceeds received from the sale of cemetery lots in Hinsdale cemeteries and any interest gained thereon, for the maintenance of cemeteries; and, further to name the Selectmen as agents to expend from the fund upon recommendation of the Cemetery Trustees. Majority vote required).
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Kenny Howe to accept the article as read. Seconded by Bill Nebelski. Article accepted as read.
Discussion on the article: None
By Voice vote – Article 18 PASSES
Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to establish a Capital Improvement Expendable Trust Fund pursuant to RSA 31:19-a and allow allocation of revenues collected from the Land Use Change Tax in accordance with RSA 79-A:25, as amended, as follows: that fifty percent of the revenues collected from the Land Use Change Tax shall be deposited into the Conservation Fund, established under RSA 36-A:5, for the purposes authorized by RSA Chapter 36-A; and that the remaining fifty percent shall be deposited in to the Capital Improvement Expendable Trust for the purpose of off-setting cash matches of grant applications and approved by the Selectboard upon recommendation of the CIP Committee. (Majority vote required).
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion on the article as read: None
By Voice vote – Article 19 PASSES
Article 20. To see if the town will vote to change the office of Town Treasurer from an elected position to an appointed position in accordance with RSA 41:26-e. If approved, the Town Treasurer shall be appointed in accordance with RSA 669:17-d by the Board of Selectmen, and such appointment shall be made in writing and include the compensation to be paid. If approved, the person holding the elected office shall continue in office until the next annual town election following this vote, regardless of the length of the elected Town Treasurer’s remaining term.
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion was had on the article.
By Voice vote – Article 20 PASSES
Rick Carrier made a motion to override the Moderators decision. Moderator agreed with Mr. Carrier and called for a standing vote.
By Standing vote – 62 YES 37 NO Article 20 PASSES
Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to accept and adopt the reports of the Selectboard, Auditors, and other Town Officers.
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion on the article as read: None
By Voice vote – Article 21 PASSES
Article 22. To transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting.
Moderator Edwin O. Smith read the article in full. A motion made by Dennis Nadeau to accept the article as read. Seconded by Kenny Howe. Article accepted as read.
Discussion on the article as read: None
By Voice vote – Article 22 PASSES
Ann Diorio thanked Smokey Smith for all his time given to the town. Applause! Smokey stated, “It has been interesting” Richard did this job for 30 years and I for 6 years and 4 years before that. It wasn’t always fun. It’s time I move on. My class graduated from the new school, that was the one on Main St. They played basketball in the town hall. His class was the first to graduate from the new two-story elementary school. He has seen a lot of changes and we all hope he is around to see many more. Thank you Smokey.
Meeting adjourned 11:30am
Respectfully,
Julie M. Seymour
Town Clerk/Tax Collector