Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Minutes of Deliberative Session 2/3/2026

February 3rd, 2026

TOWN OF CARROLL
DELIBERATIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 3, 2026

Moderator Ben Jellison called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. He also asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of Town residents who passed away in 2025.

Moderator Jellison went over the ground rules for the first Session and reminded everyone that the next Session will be Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the Carroll Town Hall Community Room, when polls will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.. Moderator Jellison asked the Select Board as well as the Department Heads, and Town Clerk to introduce themselves. Jellison then opened the floor for questions, of which there were none.

The Moderator began with reading the Non-Partisan Official Ballot:

ARTICLE 01: Election of Town Officers.

Selectman 3 year term (vote for one): Jules Marquis

Moderator 2 year term (vote for one): Benjamin Jellison

Treasurer 1 year term (vote for one): Annette Marquis

Trustee of the Trust Fund 3 year term (vote for one): John Foster

Library Trustee 3 year term (vote for one): Jean Goodney

Cemetery Trustee 3 year term (vote for one): Gregory Hogan

Supervisor of the Checklist 4 year term (vote for not more than two): Cynthia Howlett-Willis

Planning Board 3 year term (vote for not more than two): Donald Jones Jr.
Rena Vecchio

Zoning Board of Adjustment 3 year term (vote for not more than two): Anita Greer
Karen Moran

Zoning Board of Adjustment 1 year term (vote for one): Diane Rombalski


Article 01 will appear as written on the official ballot.


ARTICLE 02: To Raise and Appropriate Operating Budget
Shall the Town of Carroll raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $3,446,935?

Should this article be defeated, the default budget shall be $3,170,657 which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town of Carroll or by law; or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only.

Selectman Mycko motioned to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. Motion to accept the article as written passed.
Article 2 will appear as written on the official ballot.


ARTICLE 3:
To Replace Fire/Rescue Forestry Vehicle
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($225,000) to purchase a Forestry Truck to replace the 2012 Ford F250 currently in use. Funds for the purchase of this vehicle are to come from the Fire Department Apparatus, Equipment, and Personnel Special Revenue fund established for this purpose. No money to be raised from new taxation.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0. No Tax Impact

Selectman Mycko motioned to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded.
The Moderator opened for discussion. Discussion followed with residents asking questions regarding the need for this article. Fire Chief Duncan responded informing that the cost of this vehicle is partly due to the pump capability. No further discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.
Article 3 will appear as written on the official ballot.


ARTICLE 4:
To Repair or Rebuild Town Roads
Shall the town vote to authorize the expenditure of the unused portion of the bond approved in 2022 for prior other town road projects and to raise and appropriate the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred and Four Dollars ($47,804) in unused bond proceeds for the purpose of paying for part of the reconstruction and/or rebuilding of the following Town roads: Dori Way, Poplar Drive, Mahlyn Drive, Brian's Way, and Michaels Way, deemed to be deficient by the Director of Public Works, per RSA 33:3-a, II. No amount of money needs to be raised by taxation. 3/5 ballot vote required.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0. No money to be raised from new taxation.

Selectman Mycko motioned to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded.

A motion was made by Selectperson Moroney to correct the road names in this article to read as follows:

Shall the town vote to authorize the expenditure of the unused portion of the bond approved in 2022 for prior other town road projects and to raise and appropriate the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred and Four Dollars ($47,804) in unused bond proceeds for the purpose of paying for part of the reconstruction and/or rebuilding of the following Town roads: Dori Way, Poplar Drive, Mahlyn Drive, Brian View, and Michael Way, deemed to be deficient by the Director of Public Works, per RSA 33:3-a, II. No amount of money needs to be raised by taxation. 3/5 ballot vote required.

Selectmen Mycko seconded this motion.

The Moderator opened for discussion. Discussion followed with Karen Moran asking if the roads in this article are all town roads. Public works Director Sonia responded they are all town roads.

No further discussion. Motion to amend article 4 passed.

Article 4 will appear as amended on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 5:
To Repair or Rebuild Town Roads, part 2
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand, One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($142,196) to be combined with the prior article for the purpose of the reconstruction and/or rebuilding of the following Town roads: Dori Way, Poplar Drive, Mahlyn Drive, Brian's Way, and Michaels Way, deemed to be deficient by the Director of Public Works, with all proceeds to come from the Highway Block Grant Special Revenue Fund. No amount of money needs to be raised by taxation. Majority vote required.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
No tax impact.

Selectman Mycko motioned to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded.

A motion was made by Selectperson Moroney to amend this article as follows:

To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand, One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($142,196) to be combined with the prior article for the purpose of the reconstruction and/or rebuilding of the following Town roads: Dori Way, Poplar Drive, Mahlyn Drive, Brian View, and Michael Way, deemed to be deficient by the Director of Public Works, with all proceeds to come from the Highway Block Grant Special Revenue Fund. No amount of money needs to be raised by taxation. Majority vote required.

Selectmen Mycko seconded this motion. The Moderator opened for discussion. No further discussion on this amendment. Motion to amend the article passed. Residents asked if these articles could be passed independently of each other, or if they depended on both passing. Chairperson Moroney informed if either article passed the approved funds would be used to improve the roads listed, but are not dependent on each other. Moroney continued informing that since the funds come from different sources, and the number of votes needed to pass each resulted in what was one article becoming two separate articles.

No further discussion. Motion to amend article 5 passed.

Article 5 will appear as amended on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 6:
Water System Evaluation & Siting Study
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000) for a Water System Asset Management, Storage Tank Evaluation and Siting Study and to authorize the withdrawal of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) from the Water Department Capital Reserve Fund. These are both needed to have a better understanding of the additional storage needs and best location for a new and larger storage tank and a new well. The town has been awarded a grant for the Water System Asset Management of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) and another grant for Storage Tank Study for Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000).
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 2-0.
No money to be raised from taxation.

A motion was made by Selectperson Mycko to accept this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded this motion. The Moderator informed on the balance of the Water Department CRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. A resident asked if this article would impact all residents, not just those on town water. Chairperson Moroney informed that funds are to come from the Water Department CRF and will not impact tax payers. No further discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 6 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 7:
To Purchase a 2026 Ford F-350 Super Duty with Plow
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($88,200) to purchase a 2026 Ford F-350 Super Duty Chassis Cab XL-4WD with Plow for year-round use by the Highway Department. With said funds to come from the Highway Block Grant Special Revenue Fund.
No money to be raised by new taxation.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0
A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to accept this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator informed on the balance of the Highway Block Grant SRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. No discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 7 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 8:
To Purchase and Equip Police Cruiser
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) to purchase and equip a new police vehicle and to authorize the withdrawal of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) from the Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund created for that purpose.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
No funds to be raised by new taxation.

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to accept this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded this motion. The Moderator informed on the balance of the Police Cruiser CRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. Cathy Fulkerson asked if there would be any other funds used to purchase or equip the cruiser. Chief Bailey informed there will be no other funds used. A resident also asked if the PD plans on keeping the older cruiser or replacing it. Bailey informed the PD plans to keep the older cruiser and to add the new vehicle to the fleet. No further discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 8 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 9:
To Add a Fifth Full-Time Police Officer
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty Dollars ($66,560) plus Thirty-Six Thousand Three Hundred and Forty-Three Dollars ($36,343) for benefits, to establish a fifth full time Police Officer for the Town of Carroll Police Department. If approved the position will be added to the Town of Carroll Police Department budget. The Police Department has been awarded a One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollar ($125,000) US Department of Justice COPS Grant to help pay for the new officer. The grant will be divided into three-year payments, Sixty-Thousand ($60,000) the first year, Forty Thousand ($40,000) the next year, and Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000) the third year that will go into the general fund to offset the tax burden.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax Impact: $0.06

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to accept this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded this motion. The Moderator opened for discussion. Cathy Fulkerson asked for clarification on the US Department of Justice COPS Grant. Lieutenant MacMillan informed on the DOJ grant, stating it is federally funded and used to fund officers in tribal agencies and municipal agencies to be able to staff additional officers by offsetting the tax burden. Moderator recognized Chief Bailey who informed on the need for an additional full-time officer as the calls to the department have continued to increase, and with only one officer on duty at a time the need for this additional officer has been demonstrated. Bailey continued to explain Police Department staffing to Fulkerson. No further discussion on this article. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 9 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 10:
To Repair/Replace the Transfer Station Driveway
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) for the reconstruction and/or rebuilding of the driveway at the transfer station and including the area where the construction and metal dumpsters are located.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0
Tax Impact: $0.09

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to accept this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator opened for discussion. A resident asked about the specifics of the work to be done. DPW Sonia provided answers. No further discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 10 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 11:
To Fix the Highway Garage Driveway & Parking Lot
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) for the purpose of the reconstruction and/or rebuilding of the driveway and parking lot of the Town of Carroll Highway Garage on Parker Rd. With said funds to come from the Highway Block Grant Special Revenue Fund.
No money to be raised by new taxation.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to accept this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator informed on the balance of the Highway Block Grant CRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. No discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 11 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 12:
To Modify the Slope of the Town Hall
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Dollars ($36,000) plus the addition of town employees and equipment for up to 60 hours, to remove the steepness of the grade that constitutes a danger for the people mowing in front of the Carroll Town Hall. Cutting away the severity of the slopes to maintain safety by removing soil from the front and moving it to the opposite side of School Street in order to modify both of the slopes. This special article is a special warrant article per RSA 32:3 VI (d) and RSA 32:7V.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0
Tax Impact: $0.05

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to accept this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator opened for discussion. Cathy Fulkerson asked if the board had looked into planting wild flowers on the slope. Chairperson Moroney responded informing that the board did investigate this and the cost was prohibitive. No further discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 12 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 13:
To offset ambulance medical transfers
To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) for the purpose of offsetting expenses related to ambulance operations. Specifically, hospital to hospital medical transfers of the sick and injured as well as the participation in area Mobile Integrated Health programs. The total amount to be taken from the Fire Department and Ambulance Equipment, Apparatus and Personnel Special Revenue Fund established for this purpose. No money to be raised from new taxation.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0
No Tax Impact

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to accept this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator opened for discussion, and noted a typo to be corrected in the first sentence. This correction will read as follows:
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) for the purpose of offsetting expenses related to ambulance operations. Specifically, hospital to hospital medical transfers of the sick and injured as well as the participation in area Mobile Integrated Health programs. The total amount to be taken from the Fire Department and Ambulance Equipment, Apparatus and Personnel Special Revenue Fund established for this purpose. No money to be raised from new taxation.

Karen Moran asked for clarification on Mobile Integrated Health programs. Fire Chief Duncan clarified. No further discussion. Motion to accept this article as corrected passed.

Article 13 will appear as corrected on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 14:
To Purchase a Cargo Trailer for the Water Department
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($12,200) for the purpose of purchasing a Cargo Trailer to be used by the Water Department for more convenient and efficient access, and to maintain organization for needed repairs. Said funds to come from Water Department Capital Reserve Fund.
No money to be raised from taxation.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to accept this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator informed on the balance of the Water Department CRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. A resident asked if the trailer would be purchased locally. DPW Sonia confirmed it would be purchased locally. No further discussion. Motion to accept the warrant article as written passed.

Article 14 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 15:
Three Year Terms of Supervisors of the Checklist
To see if the town will vote to accept RSA 41:46-a changing the currant election terms for the Supervisors from the 4-4-6-year terms to all three seats to 3 year terms. If approved by the voters this new rotation will take effect for elections in 2027 for whatever seat is running.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0
No Tax Impact.

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to accept this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded this motion. The Moderator opened for discussion. A typo was noticed with “currant” and should have been “current”. This typo will be corrected on the ballot. No further discussion.
The article as corrected reads:
To see if the town will vote to accept RSA 41:46-a changing the current election terms for the Supervisors from the 4-4-6-year terms to all three seats to 3 year terms. If approved by the voters this new rotation will take effect for elections in 2027 for whatever seat is running.
Motion to accept the article as corrected passed.

Article 15 will appear as corrected on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 16:
To Modify the Totally Disabled Veterans' Tax Credit Amount
Shall the Town of Carroll modify the provisions of RSA 72:35 for an optional tax credit of Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($4750) for a Service-Connected Total Disability on residential property. (Majority vote required)
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to accept this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator opened for discussion. A resident asked for clarification. Chairperson Moroney explained. No further discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 16 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 17:
To see if the Town will vote to accept RSA 31:19
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to accept and hold in trust gifts, legacies, and devises indefinitely until rescinded as authorized by RSA 31:19, and to name the Select Board as agents to expend from said fund. (2/3 vote required)
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 2-0

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator opened for discussion. Chairperson Moroney provided an explanation on this article which addresses a need to have gifts, legacies, and devises donated by residents, placed in the care of the Trustees of the Trust Fund. Cathy Fulkerson asked if funds the town received from participation in ICE activities would be deposited into that fund. Clarification was provided to her that any monetary funds received by ICE involvement would not be related to this warrant article. No further discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 17 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 18:
To place money in the Road Improvements CRF
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) to be added to the Road Improvement Capital Reserve Fund previously established. (Majority vote required.)
Tax Impact: $0.08

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator provided the balance of the Road Improvement CRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. No discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 18 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 19:
To Place Money in the Water Department CRF
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) to be added to the Water Department Capital Reserve Fund previously established. This sum to come from the Water Unassigned Fund Balance.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0
No money to be raised from new taxation.

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator provided the balance of the Water Department CRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. No discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 19 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 20:
To Put Money in the New Land & Building CRF
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) to be added to the New Land & Building Capital Reserve Fund previously established.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax Impact: $0.05

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator provided the balance of the New Land & Building CRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. No discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 20 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 21:
To put money in the Police Cruiser CRF
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) to be added to the Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund previously established.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax Impact: $0.05

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator provided the balance of the Police Cruiser CRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. Cathy Fulkerson asked about how the funds from ICE would be spent. The Moderator informed her that this article is to put money into the Police Cruiser CRF and does not involve ICE. No further discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 21 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 22:
To Place Money in the Municipal Truck CRF
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) to be added to the Municipal Truck Capital Reserve Fund previously established.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax Impact: $0.05

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator provided the balance of the Municipal Truck CRF as of December 2026 and opened for discussion. No discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 22 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 23:
To Place Money in the Highway Equipment CRF
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) to be added to the Highway Equipment Capital Reserve Fund previously established.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax Impact: $0.05

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator provided the balance of the Highway Equipment CRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. No discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 23 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 24:
To place money in the Computer Technology CRF
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) to be added to the Computer Technology Capital Reserve Fund previously established.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax impact $0.03

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator provided the balance of the Computer Technology CRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. No discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 24 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 25:
To put money in the Landfill Closure CRF
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to be added to the Landfill Closure Capital Reserve Fund previously established.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax impact $0.02

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator provided the balance of the Landfill Closure CRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. No discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 25 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 26:
To put money in the Energy Efficiency CRF
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to be added to the Energy Efficiency Capital Reserve Fund previously established.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax Impact: $0.02

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator provided the balance of the Energy Efficiency CRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. No discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 26 will appear as written on the official ballot.

ARTICLE 27:
To Place Money in the Recreational Buildings CRF
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to be added to the Recreational Buildings Capital Reserve Fund previously established.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 2-0.
Tax Impact: $0.02

A motion was made by Selectman Mycko to approve this article as written. Chairperson Moroney seconded. The Moderator provided the balance of the Recreational Buildings CRF as of December 2025 and opened for discussion. No discussion. Motion to accept the article as written passed.

Article 27 will appear as written on the official ballot.

A motion was made to restrict reconsideration on articles 1- through27 by Karen Moran. This motion was seconded by Chris Pappas. A vote was taken and the body was in favor of restricting reconsideration for articles 1 through 27.

Moderator moved on to the “Feel Good” warrant articles. Mike “Greek” Rouillard made a motion to combine articles 28 through 36. Motion seconded by John Foster. Moderator opened for discussion. No discussion. A vote was taken and the ayes have it. Motion to combine articles 28 through 36 passed. Articles 28 through 36 are as follows:

ARTICLE 28:
To Contribute to North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Inc.
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Sixty-Five Dollars ($2,065) for the purpose of being the Town's contribution to the North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Inc., to help offset the support of the home health care, supportive care, medical hospice and community health programs and services of North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Inc., and Hospice of the Littleton Area for the residents of our community.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax Impact: $0.01

ARTICLE 29:
To contribute to Tri County Community Action
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Fifty Dollars ($2,050) for the purpose of being the Town's contribution for Tri County Community Action Program in support of their services for residents in our community.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax Impact: $0.01

ARTICLE 30:
To Donate to Second Chance Animal Rescue
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for the Second Chance Animal Rescue.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax Impact: $0.01

ARTICLE 31:
To contribute to the Weathervane Theatre
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for the purpose of providing support to the Weathervane Theatre for performances, summer theatre camp, workshops and educational programs.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 2-0.
Tax Impact: $0.01

ARTICLE 32:
To Donate to Northern Human Services
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars ($923) for the purpose of being the Town's contribution to the Northern Human Services - White Mountain Mental Health and Common Ground, a non-profit mental health and development service center.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 2-0.
Tax Impact: $0.01

ARTICLE 33:
To contribute to CASA
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for the purpose of being the Town's contribution to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of NH for recruiting, training and supervising volunteers who advocate in NH's courts for the best interests of abused and neglected children.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax Impact: $0.01

ARTICLE 34:
To Contribute to The Center for New Beginnings
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for the purpose of being the Town's contribution to The Center for New Beginnings in Littleton, which provides counseling and mental health services to individuals throughout the North Country.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax impact $0.01

ARTICLE 35:
To Donate to Pathways Pregnancy Care Center
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for the purpose of being the Town’s contribution to Pathways Pregnancy Care Center in Littleton which provides educational services to individuals throughout the North Country.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax impact $0.01

ARTICLE 36:
To Contribute to American Red Cross
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty-Six Dollars ($356) for the purpose of being the Town’s contribution to the American Red Cross of New England, which provides relief and support to individuals throughout the region.
The Board of Selectmen recommends this appropriation 3-0.
Tax Impact: $0.01

Articles 28 through 36 will appear as written.

ARTICLE 37:
Petition for the Placement of an Article to Cancel the 287(g) Agreement
The people of the Town of Carroll do not support the Carroll Police Department entering into any 287(g) agreement with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and, accordingly, the people recommend that the Carroll Police Department should withdraw from this agreement.

Moderator informed that with a petition warrant article the petitioner would make the motion to accept the article, rather than the Select Board. Cathy Fulkerson made a motion to approve Article 37 as written. Moderator called for a second on this motion. No residents in attendance seconded. Moderator informed that a second is still needed, Select Board member Jules Marquis seconded. Moderator opened for discussion. Mike “Greek” Rouillard asked if there was a way to remove this article. Moderator informed that there is not as it is a petition warrant article and must appear. Mike “Greek” Rouillard asked if the language could be changed. Moderator Jellison informed it could as long as the purpose of the article is not changed. Moderator Jellison took a moment to review the rules on petition warrant articles. Much discussion followed surrounding the language of the article. Moderator Jellison informed those in attendance that per legal the petition warrant article is advisory only, and should it pass the final decision is still left to the Police Chief.

Mike “Greek” Rouillard made a motion to amend article 37 to read:
To see if the Town will vote to not support the Carroll Police Department entering into any 287(g) agreement with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and, accordingly, the people recommend that the Carroll Police Department should withdraw from this agreement.

John Foster seconded this motion. The amendment to article 37 was put to a vote and the ayes have it. Motion to amend article 37 as written above passed.

Kathleen Soule made a motion to amend article 37 a second time to remove “the people”. This amendment would then read:
To see if the Town will vote to not support the Carroll Police Department entering into any 287(g) agreement with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and, accordingly, recommend that the Carroll Police Department should withdraw from this agreement.

Selectman Mycko seconded this motion to amend. Moderator Jellison took a vote to amend. The ayes have it. Motion to amend article 37 a second time passed.

Selectman Marquis made a motion to add “the Police Chief has the final decision in this matter” to the end of article 37. Selectman Mycko seconded this motion. The third amendment to article 37 would add “The Police Chief has the final decision in this matter” to the end of the article. Moderator Jellison called a vote on the amendment. The ayes have it. The amended article 37 will read as follows:

ARTICLE 37:
Petition for the Placement of an Article to Cancel the 287(g) Agreement
To see if the Town will vote to not support the Carroll Police Department entering into any 287(g) agreement with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and, accordingly, recommend that the Carroll Police Department should withdraw from this agreement. The Police Chief has the final decision in this matter.

Moderator Jellison called for any other discussion on article 37, being none Jellison declared the Town Meeting recessed until 8:00 a.m. on March 10th, 2026 when all are notified to vote by Official Ballot at the Town of Carroll Town Hall Community Room.


Respectfully Submitted,



Crystal B. Bailey
Town Clerk