Committees & Boards

 

Windham, NH 03087

Windham, NH 03087



Board of Selectmen 
Directions

4 N Lowell Rd
Windham, NH 03087

3 N Lowell Rd
Windham, NH 03087

432-7732

965-1233




Membership Details

While the members of the Board of Selectmen are not generally available in the Administrative offices during the course of the business day, any concerns or questions can be addressed by the Administrative staff and/or the Town Administrator. If listed in the local telephone directory, the Selectmen may be reached at their homes.

Members of the Board of Selectmen are elected by the voters. Anyone interested in running is encouraged to Email the Town Clerk for more information about the candidacy filing period, which takes place in January, and is subject to a deadline.

History of Governance

Since its incorporation, the Town of Windham and its residents have been served by dedicated members of the community, giving generously of their time and expertise to the betterment of the town. With the exception of the first three years after the granting of our charter, the Windham Board of Selectmen always consisted of 3 elected members. It was not until over 240 years later, in 1987, that the growth in town prompted the Annual Town Meeting to increase the Board’s membership to five.

Responsibilities

Although the configuration of the Board has undergone changes, the duties and responsibilities it is charged with have varied very little through the years. The addition to the staff of our Town Administrator in 1988 has lessened the burden on the Board in - among other things - managing the day to day operations of the Town, as well as preparation of budgetary matters and oversight of personnel issues, however it has not removed these responsibilities entirely. Working in cooperation with the Town Administrator, Department Heads, employees, residents, and a host of others, the primary objective of the Board remains the oversight and management of the Town’s financial, departmental, and community affairs



Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
McLeod, Ross Chairman   603-432-7732  
Samsel, Mark Member   603-432-7732  
Breton, Bruce Member   603-432-7732  
Partington, Heath Vice-Chairman   603-432-7732  
Hohenberger, Roger Member   603-432-7732  

3 North Lowell Rd
Community Development Offices
Windham, NH 03087

3 N Lowell Rd
Windham, NH 03087

432-3806

432-7362


Link: Submit a Formal Request


3 N Lowell
Community Development Offices
Windham, NH 03087

Conservation Commission
3 N Lowell Road
Windham, NH 03087

432-3806

432-7362

Link: Meeting Documentation

Membership

Membership of the Commission consists of 5 regular and 3 alternate members appointed by the Board of Selectmen. All appointments, except those made to fill an unexpired term, are for 3 years, and expire in June. Any resident interested in volunteering their time as a member of the Conservation Commission is encouraged to contact the Town Administrator.  

Responsibilities

The Commission deals primarily with issues such as wetland and aquifer protection and the review of subdivision plans for compliance. Persons interested in meeting with the Commission should contact the Conservation Secretary at (603) 432-3806.



Directions

3 N Lowell Road
Community Development Offices
Windham, NH 03087

3 N Lowell Road
Community Development Offices
Windham, NH 03087

432-3806

432-7362

Link: Zoning Board of Adjustment Page

The Zoning Board

The Zoning Board is comprised of five elected members and three alternate members as appointed by the Board of Adjustment. The candidacy filing period for regular positions takes place in January, and is subject to a deadline. For more information on how to register your candidacy for an elected board or commission in Windham, please contact the 
Town Clerk.

Responsibilities

The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) deals primarily with requests for variances from the Town’s zoning regulations. 

Contact Us

Persons interested in meeting with the ZBA should contact the Board of Adjustment Administrator at 603-432-3806.




RT 111 Beautification Sub-Committee 

Windham, NH 03087

Windham, NH 03087


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Letizio, Al Chairman      
Berni, Anthony Member      
DeLuca, Bill Member      
Yennaco, Jay Member      
Partington, Heath Member, BOS Member      

Cable Advisory Board 

Cable Studio
3 N Lowell Rd
Windham, NH 03087

Windham, NH 03087

434-0300


Link: Cable Home Page

WCTV Windham Community Television
WCTV is a community driven organization.  We rely on our dedicated volunteers for meeting coverage, and original programming.  WCTV includes 3 local channels available to Comcast subscribers in Windham, New Hampshire. 

Channel 20: Government 
Channel 21: Public Access & Local Programming 
Channel 30: Community Bulletin Board

Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Case, Margaret Chairman 434-0300  
Hart, Leo Vice Chairman      
Nolan, Tom Regular Member      
Coish, Barbara Member      
Coole, Robert Member      
Hohenberger, Roger BOS Liaison      

Capital Improvement Committee 

3 N Lowell Road
Windham, NH 03087


Link: Town Department Web Page

Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Gustafson, Rob Chair      
McLeod, Ross Board of Selectmen Alternate      
DiFruscia, Kathleen Secretary, Planning Board      
Gogumalla, Neelima Citizen Member      
Toubia, Gabe Planning Board Member      
TBD, Vacant Board of Selectmen Member      
Senibaldi, Dennis School Board Member      
Breton, Rob School Board Alternate Member      

Cemetery Trustees 

Windham, NH 03087

Windham, NH 03087


Responsibilities

Consisting of 3 elected members, the Trustees of the Windham Cemeteries are charged with oversight of the cemeteries, sale and maintenance of grave lots, and coordination of interments. The Trustees operate in accordance with State statute, and adhere to their own adopted by-laws, as well. Any questions pertaining to burials, historical cemetery documents, meeting minutes and the like should be referred to the Trustees.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Devlin, Wendi Chairman    
Coish, Barbara Co-Vice Chair      
Farmer, Frank Co-Vice Chair      

Depot Advisory Committee 

3 N Lowell Rd
Windham, NH 03087

Windham, NH 03087

432-7732


Link: Committee Page

Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Samsel, Mark Chairman      
Babineau, Norm Member      
Hohenberger, Roger Selectman      
Mangan, John Member      
Morris, Wayne Member      

Economic Development Committee 
Directions

3 N Lowell Rd
Windham, NH 03087

3 N Lowell Rd
Windham, NH 03087

432-3806

432-7362


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
St. Laurent, Kristi Chair   432-3806  
Garfield, Gary Vice Chair      
Valvo, Dale Member   432-3806  
Jacoby, Mitchell Member      
Vacant, Vacant Member   432-3806  
Macoul, Clare Member   432-3806  
Rondestvedt, James Member   432-3806  
Moser, Theodore Alternate Member      
Swoboda, Matthew Alternate Member      
Haseltine, Ashley Greater Salem Chamber Ex-Officio Member      
Simmons, Jennifer BOS Ex-Officio Member   432-3806  
Monson, Derek Planning Board Ex-Officio Member      

Forestry Committee 
Directions

3 North Lowell Rd
Windham, NH 03087

3 N Lowell Rd
Windham, NH 03087

432-3806

432-7362



Membership
Any resident interested in volunteering their time as a member of the Committee is encouraged to Email the Town Administrator.  
Committee members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen, and the membership is comprised of 5 Regular members. 2 are members of the Conservation Commission, and the remaining 3 are residents of the Town.

The Windham Forestry Committee was established in 2014 by the Board of Selectmen following an affirmative Town Meeting vote to create a Town Forest comprised of various town-owned parcels as authorized under RSA 31:110. As established, this Forest encompasses the following 6 parcels of Town Conservation Land located in the area of Bayberry Road: 25-R-7010, 25-R-8000, 25-R-7025, 25-R-103, 25-R-6500, and 25-R-6000A. Collectively, these parcels comprise approximately 201.4 acres.

Establishment

The Windham Forestry Committee was established in 2014 by the Board of Selectmen following an affirmative Town Meeting vote to create a Town Forest comprised of various town-owned parcels as authorized under RSA 31:110. As established, this Forest encompasses the following 6 parcels of Town Conservation Land located in the area of Bayberry Road: 25-R-7010, 25-R-8000, 25-R-7025, 25-R-103, 25-R-6500, and 25-R-6000A. Collectively, these parcels comprise approximately 201.4 acres.

You may view a map of the area, the Map Street Outline (PDF). At the March 2017 Town Meeting, by-laws were adopted for the management of the Forest, you may view the Management of the Forest By-Laws (PDF).

Responsibilities

The Forestry Committee is responsible for the management of the Town Forest and, as required in NH RSA 31:111, performs the following functions:

  • Develops a Forestry Management Plan.
  • Encourages the proper management of the timber, firewood, and other natural resources associated with the Forest through plantings, timber stand improvements, thinning, harvesting, reforestation, and other multiple use programs consistent with an approved Forest Management Plan.
  • Identifies and pursues Federal, State, and other grants and funding for the purposes of managing and maintaining the Town Forest.

Town Forest Stewardship Plan

The town is interested in a multiple use concept for its forested properties. This concept includes recreation, wildlife habitat, soil and water conservation and sound long term sustainable timber management. One of the many benefits that can be derived from long-term sustained yield forestry is the generation of periodic revenue from timber harvests.

Far more important is that responsible timber harvesting also encourages the growth of quality trees that remain after the harvest as well as the establishment and or release of tree regeneration, in order to grow tomorrow’s forest beneath the forest of today. Forest management can also be beneficial to wildlife in that harvesting has the potential to create browse from sprouting cut trees as well as provide cover for wildlife as the seedling trees develop into saplings.

View the Town's Forest Stewardship Plan (PDF) and Soils Addendum (PDF).



Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Rice, Wanda Chair      
Babineau, Norman Vice Chair      
Curto, Dave Conservation Commission Member      
Cross, Jacob Member      
McFarland, Brian Conservation Commission Member      

Highway Safety Committee 

Windham, NH 03087

Windham, NH 03087


Responsibilities

The Highway Safety Committee is comprised of various town Department Heads and four (4) citizens at large. The Committee meets once a month, when necessary, and is charged with ensuring the safety of the Town of Windham's roadways through  review and discussion of issues and subsequent recommendations made to the Board of Selectmen for implementation/placement of signage, repairs and maintenance, striping, and the like.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Sharpe, Thomas Chairman      
Coole, Robert Resident Member      
Geha, Mike Resident Member      
Caron, Mike Police Chief    
Senibaldi, Dennis General Services Director    
McPherson, Thomas Fire Chief    
Cartland, Jack Resident member      

Joint Loss Management Committee 

Windham, NH 03087

Windham, NH 03087


Responsibilities

As part of the New Hampshire Department of Labor Rules, a Joint Loss Management Committee (JLMC) is intended to bring labor and management together as a collaborative team to promote health and safety practices that protects their workforce.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Haas, Cheryl Secretary, Staff (Non-Union); Recreation    
Robertson, Pat Vice Chair (Fire Union); Fire Dept    
Senibaldi, Dennis Chair, (Management); General Services    
Brikiatis, Sylvie Staff, (Management); Library    
Mirisola, Shane Staff, (Management); Police Dept    
Saulnier, Jim Staff, (Management); Fire Dept    
Mello, Alex Staff; (Management) Comm Dev      
Paige, Chelsea Staff; Library      
Digloria, Steve (Municipal Union)      
TBD, Vacant Police Union      

Local Energy Committee 

Windham, NH 03087

Windham, NH 03087

432-7732


Responsibilities

The Local Energy Committee’s primary role is to advise and assist the Town and its residents on reducing their energy usage and costs. Persons interested in meeting with the Board should contact Dave Sullivan at 603-432-7732.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Kovacs, Mark Chairman      
Manzo, Pat Member      
Gage, John Member      
Reed, Allen Member      
Taft, Joel Member      
Klyop, John Alternate Member      

Recreation Committee 

Windham, NH 03087

Windham, NH 03087



Records Retention Committee 

Windham, NH 03087

Windham, NH 03087


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Bottai,, Nicole Chairman      
Case, Margaret Member      
Coole, Bob Town Treasurer      
Demone, Doreen Member      
DiFruscia, Kathleen Member      
Hardy, Jennifer Member      
Robertson, Ruth Tax Collector      
Suech, Julie Staff Community Development      

Searles School & Chapel Trustees 
Directions

3 Chapel Road
Windham, NH 03087

3 N Lowell Road
Windham, NH 03087

432-7732

965-1234


Membership

Membership consists of 7 to 9 Trustees appointed to 3 year terms by the Board of Selectmen. Residents interested in volunteering their time to the Trustees are encouraged to Email the Town Administrator.

Responsibilities

Formerly known as the Historical Commission, the Searles School and Chapel Trustees were established in 1975 by the Board of Selectmen to preserve, protect, and facilitate the restoration of the historic Searles School and Chapel.

Today, thanks to the efforts of past and present Trustees, the support of the community, and the generosity of countless donors, the building is available to rent for a variety of events and functions such as weddings, graduations, or business meetings. We encourage you to visit the Searles School and Chapel website for more information on the history of the building, Edward F. Searles himself, or to learn how to book your next event with our Building Coordinator.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Dunn, Betty        
Griffin, Peter Chairman      
Mazalewski, Mike Member      
Thornton, Lisa Vice-Chairman      
Merchel, Frank Member      
Fallon, Neil Member      
Parow, Richard Member      
Gill, Elizabeth Member      

Technical Advisory Committee 

Windham, NH 03087

Windham, NH 03087


Membership

The TAC as established by the BOS shall consist of four resident members, the IT
Director, and a member of the Board of Selectmen.

Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
DeLong, Eric IT Director, Chair    
Borcoche, Jacques Member      
Arrigo, Alyssa Member      
Partington, Heath BOS Liaison      
Deandrea, Eric Member      
Guitierrez, Jennifer Member      
Devlin, Wendi Web Site Manager      
Vigezzi, Nancy Nesmith Liaison      

Trustees of the Windham Museum 
Directions

3 N Lowell Road
Windham, NH 03087

1 Heritage Hill Road
Windham, NH 03087

6039651245


Link: Trustees of the Windham Museum Page

Membership Details

The Trustees of the Windham Museum are comprised of five individuals appointed by the Board of Selectmen to three year terms. Residents interested in volunteering their time as a Museum Trustee are encouraged to contact the Town Administrator. 

The Trustees are charged with the development and oversight of the Town Museum. The Museum is located in the historic Armstrong Building at 3 North Lowell Road, and will house purchased, recovered, and donated artifacts of Windham's past.



Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Manthorne, Jean Chairperson      
Saffie, Derek Regular      
Williams, Wendy Regular      
Pynn, Carol Regular      
Farmer, Diane Regular      
Coole, Bob Alternate      
Snow, Dana Alternate      
Janulis, Linda Alternate      

HDC/HCC 

3 N Lowell Rd
Windham, NH 03087

Windham, NH 03087

965-1200

965-1234


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Williams, Wendy      
Mallett, Renee Chair      
Pynn, Carol        
Saffie, Derek Secretary      
Griffin, Peter Member      
Partington, Heath BOS Liaison      
Gumaskas, Peter Alternate Member      
Farmer, Frank Alternate      
Dinsmore, Brad Alternate      

Village Center District 

Community Development Offices
3 North Lowell Rd
Windham, NH 03087

Community Development Offices
3 N Lowell Rd
Windham, NH 03087

432-3806

965-1234




Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Wrenn, Sy Chair      
St. Laurent, Kristi Vice-Chair      
Nickerson, Chris Secretary      
Donovan, Bev WEDC Representative      
Kopec, Nancy HDC Representative      
McCarthy, Chris VCD Landowner Representative      
Dubay, Karl Citizen at Large      
Partington, Tracey Citizen at Large      
Griffin, Peter TBD      

Supervisors of the Checklist 
Directions

3 N Lowell Road
Windham, NH 03087

434-5075

425-6582


Link: Supervisors of the Checklist Page



Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Mashimo, Eileen        
Dennehy, Roy        
Tomasek, Jamison