July 1st, 2026 Commissioner Meeting

The Grafton County NH Commissioners held a meeting on July 1, 2026, where key procurement and budget matters were addressed. The board approved accepting a tax anticipation note bid from Bar Harbor Banking Trust at a 4.7% interest rate to support cash flow needs, including an upcoming $1.8 million bond payment. They also approved a contract with Smart Communications for inmate communication services, selected through a competitive evaluation process, which will reduce costs for inmate families and provide additional benefits such as a law library and secure video visits. Additionally, the commissioners authorized a $5,000 sign-on bonus for a medical coordinator position at the Department of Corrections, waiving the promotion policy for this purpose. The board discussed and passed amendments to the public participation policy, removing virtual participation as a guaranteed option and focusing on in-person comments. They also approved funding for two mounting brackets for ventilators used by the Williamstown ambulance service from the opioid abatement fund, balancing support with budget constraints. Updates on grant applications were provided, including a notification that a brownfields cleanup grant was not awarded and ongoing monitoring of rural health transformation EMS funding opportunities. The meeting included routine contract signature approvals and planning for upcoming conferences and retirements.