Acquisition of 5 Ferry Road to be placed on March 2027 warrant after petition delay

The Moultonborough Board of Selectmen reviewed a proposal for the town to acquire property at 5 Ferry Road (Map 203-002, Lots 2.2 and/or 2.3) for potential cemetery use and directed Town staff to place the matter on the March 2027 warrant.

Town Administrator Angela Bovill told the board that the required public hearing process had been completed, including hearings on August 10 and August 20, 2026, and that the Town Clerk had verified a petition containing at least 50 valid signatures. Because the petition met statutory thresholds under RSA 41:14-a, the acquisition cannot proceed administratively and must be considered by the legislative body at the 2027 Town Meeting.

The Board took no further action at the Aug. 27 meeting and instructed the Town Administrator to include the article on the 2027 warrant. The minutes do not record a motion or vote on the acquisition at this meeting; the board’s directive was administrative rather than a formal approval or rejection.