# 2026-10-08 Strafford County Commissioners Meeting

At its October 8, 2026 meeting, the Strafford County Commission unanimously approved minutes from September 24, 25, and October 1. The main procurement-related discussion concerned the future use of a county facility formerly associated with Riverside. Commissioners directed staff to prepare an RFP for the building, with a draft expected at the next meeting, so potential operators and uses can be considered. Ideas raised included assisted living, youth mental-health services, and other care-related uses; no RFP was issued or contract awarded at this meeting. Commissioners also supported retaining the facility’s memorial brick walkway for Riverside residents and their families.

The commission discussed an affordable-housing concept on roughly 300 acres of county land, potentially using a 99-year land lease to support financing; the project was described as an idea for further exploration, with estimated construction costs of $25–30 million, and no approval or funding decision was made. Commissioners confirmed that the county had received reimbursement of just over $30,000 for pipe insulation at the nursing home and discussed possible future energy-saving investments, given annual electricity costs of about $1 million. A proposed employee recognition purchase of gas cards would be paid for personally by a commissioner, not with county funds. No procurement award or spending authorization was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Sources
- [2026-10-08 Strafford County Commissioners Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLAubq_GYTg) - Strafford County