September 1st, 2026 Commissioner Meeting

The Grafton County NH Commissioner Meeting held on September 1, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key topics included approval of out-of-state travel and mileage reimbursement for a victim coordinator attending a national conference, and the approval of an educational assistance application for a Department of Corrections employee pursuing nursing courses. The meeting also covered updates on nursing home operations, including a trial for an ambient listening device to improve resident safety, and plans to apply for a rural health transformation grant to fund a nurse call system and potentially HVAC system studies. Commissioners discussed the possibility of remodeling part of the nursing home into assisted living apartments using available grant funding. Additionally, a post-issuance compliance policy related to county bonds was adopted. The meeting concluded with updates on unfunded grant requests from first responders and plans to monitor future funding opportunities.