Bow approves $1.5M water grant and facility spending

Bow Select Board accepts $1.5M water infrastructure grant from state. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services award under the Disadvantaged Community Grant Program to extend water main from Concord to Bow Junction, addressing PFAS,

Business Development Commission reviews projects from Amber Bow to Bow Mills

Business Development Commission reviews development pipeline despite market slowdown. Vice Chair Wendy Gazaway and board members reviewed four major projects, including Amber Bow Associates construction and a Northern Border Regional Commission-funded feasibility study for water infrastructure to

CIP Committee increases fire capital reserve, addresses ambulance dropout

Capital Improvements Committee increases Fire Department reserves, addresses equipment delays. The Bow Capital Improvements Plan Committee increased the Fire Department's annual capital reserve fund contribution by $25,000 to $300,000, addressing a projected substantial deficit beginning in

Zoning Board approves special exception for gas distributor

Bow Zoning Board approves special exception for specialty gas distributor at industrial park. Attorney Ari Pollack, representing Amber Bow Associates and property owner Peter Lavine, requested the exception from Section 5.11 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit bulk storage of fuels, chemicals, and

Planning Board approves digital price sign for Route 3-A location

Bow Planning Board approves digital fuel-price sign on Route 3-A, continues tower application. Vice Chair Sandy Crystall and the board voted unanimously to approve Global Montello Group's request to add a digital diesel price sign to its existing hi-rise sign, finding the addition consistent with

Master Plan Steering Committee reviews road classifications and land use map

Bow Master Plan Steering Committee works to align road classifications with regulations. The committee unanimously approved prior minutes and discussed proposed changes to align the Master Plan's road classifications with the town's Subdivision Regulations, which define Arterial, Collector, and

Bow selects consultant for Bow Mills redevelopment strategy

Bow Board of Selectmen hires consultant for Bow Mills redevelopment strategy. The board voted unanimously to select Resilience Planning and Design, LLC to develop a strategic plan for the downtown property. In other action, the board accepted an $11,000 Highway Safety Grant from the New Hampshire

Conservation Commission denies Eversource herbicide program

Bow Conservation Commission rejects Eversource herbicide plan, demands additional environmental documentation. Chair Sandy Crystall reported that the June notification represented Eversource's first herbicide proposal, a departure from historical mechanical vegetation management practices.

Bow recycling committee requires ID at hazardous waste day

Bow recycling committee requires ID at October hazardous waste day. The Recycling and Solid Waste Committee voted unanimously on June 30 to require identification at the October 17 Household Hazardous Waste Day to limit participation to Bow and Dunbarton residents. Sherri Cheney reported that

CIP Committee Elects Davis as Chair and Dugas as Vice Chair

Bow Capital Improvement Committee elects new leadership and launches capital project review. The Committee unanimously elected Mark Davis as Chair and Glenn Dugas as Vice Chair at its June meeting. The Committee then began departmental reviews of capital projects scheduled for completion in fiscal

Planning Board approves solar array on former landfill

Planning Board approves solar array on landfill site. The Bow Planning Board unanimously approved a 1.76-megawatt solar photovoltaic array on the former White Rock Hill Road Landfill at 8 Falcon Way, requiring an Operations and Maintenance Plan and financial decommissioning bond. The Board also

Bow Conservation Commission approves landfill solar project

Bow Conservation Commission approves solar array on landfill with environmental conditions. The project, presented by Kearsarge Energy with engineering firm Weston & Sampson, requires additional review of tree removal and economic impact. Commissioners voted 4-0-1, with Chair Sandy Crystall

Heritage Commission approves $93 for exhibit supplies

Bow Heritage Commission approves $93.25 for exhibit supplies. The commission voted 6 to 0 to approve photo paper, ink, and frames for the lower level display. Chair Eric Anderson and Secretary Sue Wheeler led the meeting, with member Dik Dagavarian and Select Board representative Eleana Colby

Bow Board of Selectmen approves quarterly water-utility billing starting September

Bow Board of Selectmen approves quarterly water-utility billing beginning September. The board unanimously authorized the transition from monthly to quarterly billing while maintaining monthly meter readings to alert residents to potential leaks, according to minutes from the June 9 meeting.