Ashland, NH

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4th of July Committee

Email: julyfourth@ashland.nh.gov

Members:

  • Kendall Hughes: Chairman
  • Deb Perdue: Vice Chairman
  • Tricia Farris: Secretary
  • Katrina Randlett: Treasurer
  • Ann-Marie Barney: Park & Rec Director
  • Charlie Bozzello: BOS Representative

2025 Theme

  • Stars & Stripes Forever
  • Grand Marshall: Jeremy Hiltz
  • Mary Ruell Award: Mardean Badger

To view minutes of the 4th of July Committee meetings, please visit our Documents Page: 4th of July Committee

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Board of Selectmen

The Town of Ashland is governed by a five-member Board of Selectmen, who are elected for staggered three-year terms. The Board of Selectmen acts as an executive, managerial and administrative body of oversight that coordinates the on-going work of all departments, boards, committees, commissions, councils, and officers, as well as other miscellaneous matters. They are assisted by the Town Manager.

Mission Statement

The Ashland Board of Selectmen seek to build and maintain the public’s trust and understand the public’s needs by providing a friendly proactive leadership, sound financial management practices and operate a cost-effective and efficient open and engaging town government.

  • Collaborative, objective, fact-based decision process
  • Transparent government
  • Honesty and high ethical standards
  • Fair, friendly, and responsive customer service
  • Planning for present and future needs
  • Communication and coordination with town and regional commissions, committees, departments and boards to help ensure inclusive and effective actions

Board Members:

Chairman - Andy Fitch
Vice Chairman - Ann-Marie Barney
  • Email: abarney@ashland.nh.gov
  • Term Expires: 2026
  • Alternate, Ex-Officio Member of Budget Committee
  • Alternate, Ex-Officio Member of Planning Board
Member - Charles Bozzello
Member - Jennie Angell
Member - Stephen Heath

To view Minutes for the Selectmen meetings, please visit our Documents Page: Board of Selectmen

Video Recordings of the meetings can be found clicking the image below:

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Budget Committee

The Ashland Budget Committee was established by a vote of the Town Meeting in March 1936. The principal duty of the Committee, according to RSA Chapter 32, is to review the proposed budgets and the warrant articles requesting appropriations for the Town of Ashland and its utilities, and the Ashland School District. The process includes a public hearing on the Committee’s initial decisions. The Committee then recommends its own version of the annual budget and expresses its opinions on the warrant articles to the voters, who have the final say on the budget and warrant articles.

Committee Members:

  • The Budget Committee consists of five at-large citizen members, plus two ex-officio members and two alternates representing the Select Board and the School Board. The at-large members are elected by the voters, and the ex-officio members and alternates are appointed by their respective boards.
Chairman - Kendall Hughes
Vice Chairman - David Ruell
  • Term expires: 2028
Secretary - Michelle Roloff
  • Term expires 2027
Member - Jamie Lyford
  • Term expires 2026
Member - Frank Garcia
  • Term expires 2028
School Board Representative - Sandra Coleman
  • Term expires 2025
School Board Alternate - Jesse Farris
  • Term expires 2027
Select Board Representative - Jennie Angell
  • Term expires 2027

Select Board Alternate - Ann-Marie Barney

  • Term expires 2026

To view Minutes for the Budget Committee meetings, please visit our Documents Page: Budget Committee

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Economic Development Committee

The establishment of the Ashland Economic Development Committee was formally approved by the Ashland Board of Selectmen at their April 21, 2014, meeting. “The Ashland Economic Development Committee (AEDC) was formed as a town committee so it may better assist, counsel, and advise the residents of Ashland, the Board of Selectmen, other Town Boards and Departments, and Ashland businesses, both existing and proposed, on the merits of Economic Development. AEDC members will actively engage in furthering the goals set by the citizens of Ashland as defined in the Town of Ashland Master Plan.”

Mission Statement

The Ashland Economic Development Committee’s mission is to enhance the vitality of the local economy by supporting existing business and attracting new businesses to Ashland, encouraging economic development consistent with the Ashland Master Plan, and promoting the spirit of the Town.

To view minutes of the committee visit Documents Page: Economic Development Committee

Committee Members:

  • Bonnie Bethune
  • Jana Flores-Jon
  • Jennie Angell - Secretary
  • Peter Ott - Chairman
  • Open Position - Vice Chair
  • Select Board Representative - Charles Bozzello
  • Benoit Lamontagne
  • John Harville
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Housing Standards Board

The Housing Standards Board has jurisdiction to receive and act upon complaints when a dwelling is deemed to be “unfit for human habitation” by the Health Officer, the Fire Chief, or ten citizens of the Town of Ashland.

The Housing Standards Board meets as needed, after receiving a complaint forwarded to it by the Health Officer and/or the Fire Chief.

Board Members:

Chairman/Health Officer - Kendall Hughes

  • Member by RSA

Vice Chairman/Fire Chief/Life Safety Officer - Bob Bousquet

  • Member by RSA

Regular Member - Lisa Rollins

  • Appointed August 2024

Minutes and related forms can be found on the Documents Page: Health, Welfare & Housing Standards

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Planning Board

The Planning Board of Ashland was established by warrant article at the Annual Town Meeting of March 1950. It consists of five appointed regular members and up to three alternate members.

Board Members:

Chairman/Regular Member - Kendall Hughes

  • Term expires: 2026

Vice Chairman/Regular Member - Patricia Farris

  • Term expires: 2027

Regular Member - Linda Barnes

  • Term expires: 2027

Regular Member - Bethany Franz

  • Term expires: 2026

Select Board Representative - Andy Fitch

Select Board Alternate - Ann-Marie Barney

Alternate Member - Donna Locurto

  • Term expires: 2026

Alternate Member - John Thomas

  • Term expires: 2028

Alternate Member - John Harville

  • Term expires: 2028

Land Use Assistant - Jane Sawyer

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Zoning Board

The Zoning Board consists of five members appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The Board may also include not more than three alternate members, also appointed by the Board of Selectmen. No person may be appointed to more than three consecutive terms as a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Board Members:

Chairman, Regular Member - Charles Bozzello

  • Term expires: 2027

Vice Chairman, Regular Member - Tim Peters

  • Term expires: 2026

Regular Member - Samantha Leahy

  • Term expires: 2025

Liaison from the Planning Board - Kendall Hughes

  • Term expires: 2026

Regular Member - Michael Myshrall

  • Term expires: 2026

Alternate Member - Meghan Semiao

Land Use Assistant - Jane Sawyer

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Capital Improvement Plan Committee

The Capital Improvement Program Committee consists of at least five appointed members and includes at least one member of the planning board and may include, but not be limited to, other members of the planning board, the budget committee, and the town governing body.

Currently all 5 member positions are open. If you are interested in joining the committee visit the Employment & Appointment Positions Page

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Conservation Commission

Email: conservation@ashland.nh.gov (Emails are currently reviewed by the Town Manager)

All 3 commission positions are open for appointment

To view minutes from the Conservation Commission, please visit our Documents Page: Conservation Commission

For more information please visit our Conservation & Heritage Commissions Page

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