Councilor· Not re-elected March 2026; absent from the 2026-03-16 roll call where successors were sworn (minutes of 2026-03-16 thank him for service). Start date not published.
Bill Carter
Bedford
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 35:46
- Avg per meeting
- 5:07
- Segments
- 443
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Top issues during term (20)
2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan
The spending in question totals over $1 million across several appropriations, all from dedicated funds.
Chubbuck Road solar facility performance and revenue
First checks total $32,687.96; a ~26.5% federal rebate (~$750K+ on $2.8M construction, potentially more with the $1M three-phase power cost) will help pay down the bond.
150,000 sq. ft. warehouse at 308 South River Road
The developer says the conditions could kill the project's financing; the town gains a large commercial property on the tax roll if it's built.
Trail Subcommittee
$14,193 approved now from a conservation fund of roughly $1.9 million, with tens of thousands more possible later.
Workforce housing at 9 Sunset Lane
Financed through NH Housing tax credits and soft loans, with rents capped so tenants pay no more than about 30% of income; affordability covenants expected to run 60-75 years.
Rehearing standards under RSA 677:3
No direct cost to the town beyond staff time for noticing and rehearing the case.
Rundlett Hill Road speeding and pedestrian safety
A dedicated traffic officer would be a new line in the 2027 police budget.
Supporters of BCTV-WBNH 501(c)(3) nonprofit formation
Local gaming organizations have raised $200,000–$250,000, though results depend on luck of the draw.
2026 Town Budget Review
Passing the budget means about $2,527 in town taxes on a $700,000 home — $182 less than 2025; failing it drops taxes another $0.47/thousand but triggers deep cuts.
Trees vs. parking and EV charging in site planning
A DC fast charger could cost $80,000–$150,000, and an EV police cruiser swap would add roughly $150,000 — none of it budgeted.
Community Power program status
Residents could pay less for electricity supply if CPCNH's rate beats Eversource's after December.
Retaining wall permitting dispute at 16 Suzanne Drive
The wall has cost the owners about $225,000 of a $250,000 contract so far, with the rest on hold pending the outcome.
Garage addition setback variances at 60 Old Bedford Road
No cost to the town; the variance affects only the applicants' property value and construction plans.
Updates to Land Development Control Regulations
Could lower costs for homeowners since composites like AZEK last longer and cost less than wood.
Facilities Committee formation and fire station planning
Delivery delayed from fall; no late-delivery penalties were in the contract.
Acorn property acquisition delay
Delay could affect timing of a Recreational Trails Program grant application due in late May.
Route 101 sleeve conversion from sewer to water use
The town sank about $100,000 into the sleeves; using them for water could enable higher-tax commercial development but would dead-end any future sewer crossing there.
Town facilities investment survey for March 10 election
The goal is a tax-neutral swap: new facility bonds step in as old road bonds expire in 2027 and 2030.
Keno and Games of Chance Prohibition Ballot Questions
No direct revenue to the town from either gambling option.
Cottage Court development redesign off Constitution Drive
The board's waiver split means the developer pays the lower townhouse school impact fee but the full $1,826 single-family recreation fee per unit — about a $13,000 difference overall.
Decisions during term (93)
Recorded while Carter was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Election of Chair
Election of Vice Chair
Board & Commission Assignments
Schedule Public Hearing on Veteran Tax Credit Ordinance 2026-02
Accept NHDES Household Hazardous Waste Grant of $3,312
Stormwater Regulation Waiver for South River Road Ventures, LLC
Approval of Public Session Minutes – February 25, 2026
Approval of Deliberative Session Minutes – February 2, 2026
Performance Zone Sign Waiver — Genesis dealership wall signage
Performance Zone Sign Waiver — roof-mounted sign at 13 South River Road
Waivers for Bellazardan site plan re-approval
Re-approval of Bellazardan, LLC site plan at 30 Harvey Road
Approval of February 9, 2026 meeting minutes
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings: February 9, 2026
Closing of the South River Road TIF District
Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement with Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic
Approval of minutes — Public Session February 11, 2026
Adjournment
Approval of Minutes: December 16, 2025
Continuance of Suzanne Drive retaining wall appeal (Miller/Brown)
Voting record (10)
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