Local Governance
The Peterborough Town Election for Fiscal Year 2026 is a key event for residents of Peterborough, New Hampshire, to participate in local governance.
Held as part of the Annual Town Meeting, the election and meeting sessions allow qualified voters to elect officials, approve budgets, and decide on various town policies. Below are the essential details for the 2025 election and meeting process.
OFFICERS TO ELECT
Residents will vote on the following positions as part of Article 1:
Selectman
(Vote for One)
River Marmorstein
Bonnie Tucker
Trustee of the Trust Funds
(Vote for One)
Andrew Manns
Budget Committee
(Vote for THREE)
Dan Groz
David Odland
Anthony Pascale
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(Vote for One)
Christopher Maidment
Daron L Janis
Library Trustee
(Vote for One)
Kristina “Tina” Kriebel
Planning Board
(Vote for TWO)
Michael A. McGill
Carl Staley
Recreation Committee
(Vote for One)
Matthew Harris
Recreation Committee
(Vote for One)
Helen Fairman
Cemetery Trustee
(Vote for One)
Linda Guyette
WARRANT ARTICLES
The FY 2026 Town Meeting Warrant includes 19 articles, with voting on Articles 1-18 occurring on May 13, 2025. Key topics include:
Article 1: Election of Officers (see left)
Article 2: Zoning Amendment – see more information on zoning proposals here.
Article 3: Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 – $19,047,184
Article 4: Pay-As-You-Throw Special Revenue Fund – $113,672
Article 5: Police Department Fleet Management Capital Reserve Fund – $125,000
Article 6: Fleet Management Capital Reserve Fund – $300,000
Article 7: Roadway System Upgrades Capital Reserve Fund – $400,000
Article 8: Bridges, Culverts, and Dams Expendable Trust Fund – $400,000
Article 9: Adams Pool Improvement Capital Reserve Fund – $35,000
Article 10: Ambulance Service Revolving Fund – $375,000
Article 11: West Peterborough District Expendable Trust Fund – $1,227,194.34
Article 12: Greater Downtown District Expendable Trust Fund – $700,943
Article 13: South Peterborough District Expendable Trust Fund – $829,560
Article 14: Discontinue Funds
Article 15: United States Semiquincentennial Anniversary Celebration – $15,000
Article 16: Terms of Compensation for Elected Officials – $3,960
Article 17: Elderly Tax Exemption Amounts
Article 18: Discontinue a Portion of Bass Road – By Petition
WARRANT ARTICLES for open session may 14
Article 19: Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 – $19,047,184 (Open Session, may be passed over if Article 3 is approved)
