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Published: Jun 16, 2026
Windham Select Board Amends Recreation Department SOPs Following Treasurer's Authority Concerns
Bob Cool, a citizen and deputy town treasurer, raised concerns about the Recreation Department's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifically regarding the submission of revenue. He pointed out that Section C, Responsibility 3, states the Recreation Director must submit all revenue to the finance office by the end of the next business day. Cool argued this bypasses the town treasurer's authority as outlined in RSA 41, colon 6 and 41, colon 9, which mandates immediate submission of all sums received to the treasurer. Michael Branley, Town Administrator, clarified that RSA 37 does not apply as Wyndham has not adopted a town manager statute and that the treasurer has delegated deposit authority to finance department staff under RSA 41, colon 29, section 6. Cool questioned if this delegation was to the position or the person. The board amended the SOP to state that revenue is submitted to the town treasurer unless delegated to finance office employees by RSA, passing the amendment and the overall SOP. [cite: 750-830]
Searle School and Chapel Trustees Propose Rebranding to Enhance Event Bookings and Clarify Identity
Neil Fallon, a trustee of Searle School and Chapel, presented an update on the potential rebranding of the facility. Feedback indicated confusion between 'Searle School and Chapel' and 'the castle up on the hill,' and that the current name negatively affects wedding bookings, a major funding source. A survey of 244 residents revealed strong support for keeping 'Searles' in the name but losing the confusion, with a desire for the name to better reflect the building's use as an event center. The recommendation is to preserve the Searles legacy while rebranding to address marketing issues like the 'castle mix-up' and functional misconceptions. The trustees plan to develop new name proposals and present them to the board in approximately two months. [cite: 347-493]
Windham Select Board Approves Personnel Actions and Legal Proceedings
The Windham Board of Selectmen reviewed and approved several personnel actions during a non-public meeting on June 1st. These actions included authorizing the town administrator to extend conditional offers of part-time employment for a police department records clerk and a building inspector, as well as a full-time position for a police officer. Additionally, a motion was passed to proceed with small claims court regarding a mailbox damage claim. All four actions passed with a 5-0 vote. [cite: 59-63, 69]
Windham Announces Summer Community Events: Fireworks, Living History, and Rail Trail Walk
The Windham Board of Selectmen were informed about the upcoming town fireworks event scheduled for Wednesday, June 24th, at Windham High School, with a rain date of June 25th. The event will feature food trucks, lawn games, gaga ball, cornhole, appearances by Captain America and Wonder Woman, and live music from Finding Molly, culminating in fireworks at 9:30 PM. Access to the inside of the school will not be permitted, and porta-potties will be available. Additional community events mentioned include a revolutionary living history and encampment with a farmers market at Crossing Life Church on Saturday, June 27th, and a patriotic rail trail walk with a ribbon-cutting for Indian Rock Park on Sunday, June 28th, featuring Governor Ayod. Police and Fire departments are thanked for their support of these events. [cite: 40-55]
Resignation from Library Trustees; Board Agrees to Follow Trustee Recommendation for Replacement
Teresa Abamondi has resigned from the Board of Trustees due to relocation. The Nesmith Library Trustees are handling the replacement process, and it appears they have a candidate in mind. The Select Board will confirm if they need to post the vacancy or if they are comfortable appointing the candidate proposed by the trustees. The library trustee position is an elected role, with the current vacancy to be filled by appointment until the next election in March, where a one-year term will be on the ballot. The board agreed to let the trustees proceed with their candidate recommendation, a practice consistent with past procedures. [cite: 831-874]
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