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# Columbia Select Board: Approves new computer purchase, hears revaluation update
- URL: https://northcountryupdate.com/columbia-select-board-approves-new-computer-purchase-hears-revaluation-update/
- Published: 2026-11-11T20:07:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-11T20:07:49.000Z
- Description: The Board approved earlier minutes, signed the M535, and gave the secretary permission to order new computers for approximately $4,000.00.
- Author: North Country Update
- Tags: Columbia, Select Board, Meeting recap, New Hampshire

*Columbia Select Board · Meeting recap · meeting of Wednesday, October 14, 2026*

The Select Board met on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Selectmen Stohl and Pike were present, and Selectman Cloutier was absent. The Board handled routine business, heard from a contractor and the assessor, and approved a computer purchase.

### Decisions

- On a motion by Selectman Pike, seconded by Selectman Stohl, the Board approved the minutes of the September 10th and September 23rd meetings.
- The Board reviewed and signed the completed M535\. Marcia will load it onto the State tax portal.
- The Board gave Marcia permission to go ahead and order new computers.
- The Board decided to wait until a tax rate is set before holding a public meeting on the revaluation.

### Also discussed

- **Cemetery stone restoration:** Pat Carr showed pictures of stone restoration work he did for the Town at the Keach Road cemetery. He said he is interested in doing more work for the Town next year. The Board said it would discuss this when it prepares the 2027 budget.
- **Revaluation:** Assessor Gary Fournier gave the Board paperwork on the revaluation. He hoped to send letters to taxpayers about their new valuations on Friday. Hearings would be held the following Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Marcia will take phone calls and schedule appointments 20 minutes apart, from 9:00 to 4:00 each day. Once the hearings are done, the process of setting the tax rate can continue.
- **Summer roads:** The Board called Road Agent Dominic Westover about the Summer Road budget. He said a few things remained, such as putting up some signs, but the summer work was pretty well done. He would like written permission from a property owner for the plow truck to turn around on her property. Selectman Stohl said he would mention it to her.
- **Routine business:** Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.

### Money

The new computers will cost approximately $4,000.00 in total. Marcia said Dan Skousen advised her on what to order. He will install everything and transfer the data.

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