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Community concerns raised but not yet resolved
At the 4/13 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Baboosic Greenway North 02 presentation shifted from a technical update to an intense public forum. Residents raised serious concerns over privacy, safety, and property rights that the... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-...
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Off-agenda scope shift (Presentation vs. Public Controversy)
Transparency Alert: The 4/13 Selectmen meeting agenda listed the Baboosic Greenway project as a technical presentation, but it became a major public confrontation regarding eminent domain and landowner privacy. Residents deserve... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-...
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Fiscal responsibility and procurement
Amherst Selectmen approved a $272,780 purchase for a new DPW dump truck on 4/13, notably waiving the formal bidding process by using SourceWell contract pricing. Taxpayers should stay informed on large municipal expenditures. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-select...
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The April 13 Board of Selectmen meeting in Amherst was more than just routine business—it was a flashpoint for community tension over the Baboosic Greenway North 02 project. 🧵 #MeetingWatch
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What was listed on the agenda as a 'technical presentation' on engineering alternatives quickly turned into a high-intensity public forum. Residents, including Camp YJ and local landowners, voiced urgent concerns about privacy,...
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The conflict isn't just about a trail; it's about property rights. Landowners reported that private land is being incorrectly labeled as 'shared paths' on town websites and apps, leading to trespassing issues that the board has...
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The Board has committed to meeting with the Bike Pedestrian Advisory Committee and specific abutters within two weeks, but the core disputes over land use and safety remain unresolved. We will continue to track these decisions.
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Stay informed on how your town manages land and tax dollars. #AmherstNH #LocalGovernment #Accountability https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/
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Longer-form draft.
The April 13 Board of Selectmen meeting in Amherst revealed deep divisions and significant community anxiety, particularly regarding the Baboosic Greenway North 02 Rail Trail project. While the meeting agenda framed the project as a technical engineering presentation, the reality was a contentious public forum. Dozens of residents, including landowners and representatives from Camp YJ, provided testimony regarding serious concerns over privacy, safety, trespassing, and the potential for eminent domain. One of the most pressing issues raised was the lack of accuracy in how the town identifies land; residents reported that private property is being incorrectly labeled as 'shared paths' on town websites and hiking applications, which has directly led to trespassing. While the Board has promised to meet with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and certain residents within the next two weeks, the fundamental disputes over property rights and safety have not been settled. Beyond the trail debate, the Board also approved several significant expenditures, including a $272,780 dump truck for the DPW (using a contract to waive formal bidding) and $39,950 in impact fees for the Wilkins Elementary School project. As these projects move forward, we will continue to monitor whether the Board is prioritizing resident concerns and evidence-based planning over administrative convenience. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH