Sugar Hill Select Board hears 2026 budget with retention-focused police pay increases. Town Administrator Jennifer Gaudette presented the proposed budget at a budget hearing with department heads, highlighting a 6.7 percent police budget increase aimed at salary competitiveness and retention. Fire

Sugar Hill Select Board refers Police Chief Clark's $21,050 reimbursement claim to legal counsel. Chief Clark requested $2,600 per year for eight years of work on the July 2017 storm, with questions about the legality of payment for wages from that far back and FEMA reimbursement eligibility

Sugar Hill's Conservation Commission outlined plans to address invasive species and recreational use at Coffin Pond and Town Forest. The board discussed inviting UNH Extension Service specialist Laura Sokoloski to a March meeting to help identify invasive plants and develop management strategies.

Sugar Hill pursues regional health officer after Corey resignation. The Selectmen confirmed that Deputy Health Officer Margo Connors has reached out to the North Country Health Consortium regarding a replacement position for Health Officer Deb Corey, whose resignation is effective January 31. The