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# Lyme Select Board: Reviews volunteer fire workers' comp, approves $532,967.45 manifest
- URL: https://uppervalleyupdate.com/lyme-select-board-reviews-volunteer-fire-workers-comp-approves-532-967-45-manifest/
- Published: 2026-11-09T01:26:54.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-09T01:26:54.000Z
- Description: The board heard from Primex on workers' compensation for volunteer firefighters, approved the manifest, and appointed an election inspector.
- Author: UVU
- Tags: Lyme, Select Board, Meeting recap, New Hampshire

*Lyme Select Board · Meeting recap · meeting of Tuesday, September 29, 2026*

The Select Board met Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Town Office Conference Room and on Zoom. Before the public meeting, the board held a 9:30 AM non-public legal session under RSA 91A:3 II (l). Chair Benjamin Kilham opened the public meeting at 10:00 AM, and it adjourned at 11:30 AM. These minutes were approved October 13th, 2026.

### Decisions

- Approved the minutes of the September 15th, 2026 meeting. The vote was unanimous.
- Approved the manifest totaling $532,967.45, which includes a $500,000 School Appropriation. The vote was unanimous.
- Approved a Report of Wood Cut totaling $8.74\. The vote was unanimous.
- Appointed Karen Borgstrom as inspector of the election. The vote was unanimous.

### Also discussed

- **Volunteer fire workers' compensation:** Derek Martel of Primex reviewed the coverage. The board asked for more written information so it can understand the cost increase and what the policy covers. Fire Chief Dan Breton asked for clarification on which members should be classified as EMS and which as Fire Department.
- **Trees on the Common:** The board reviewed a proposal from Pioneer Forestry Services to maintain the trees and make them safe for winter. The anonymous donor for the project requested the proposal. Later, the board will look at which trees may need to be removed for underground electricity.
- **2026 budget:** Administrator Dina Cutting reported that around 40% of the total budget is left. Some departments may struggle near year's end, but she feels the town should be alright.
- **2027 budget:** Mrs. Cutting asked the board to think about vehicles on the replacement schedule and the August NE CPI figure of 3.9%.
- **Revised assessments:** The board reviewed a template letter from Avitar that will go to all residents. It explains how to review revised assessments, how to make an appointment with the Assessor, and includes revaluation information.

### Money

- Workers' compensation estimate: $9,600 per volunteer, with EMS and Fire treated the same.
- Manifest: $532,967.45, including a $500,000 School Appropriation.
- Report of Wood Cut: $8.74.

No one offered public comment.

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