2026-10-23 Strafford County Executive Committee 2nd Qtr Budget

The Strafford County Delegation Executive Committee reviewed the second-quarter 2026 budget report at its October 23, 2026 meeting. The report was approved unanimously; members clarified that this was approval of the report, not a new budget. Discussion focused on the county jail’s overtime spending, which had reached 100% of its annual allocation halfway through the year, staffing vacancies, and the superintendent’s plans to manage remaining costs. Members also discussed Riverside Rest Home costs and savings associated with the closure of Hyder House, with further review expected during the next budget cycle.

The committee approved, by a 10–4 vote, a motion authorizing a revenue anticipation note of up to $9.2 million under RSA 29-A. The treasurer said the borrowing would address cash flow until municipal payments arrive in mid-December and is expected to be paid down in February; the interest rate was not yet known. No contract awards, vendor selections, or purchasing decisions were identified.