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new surveillance technology and funding reallocation
At the April 27 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Town approved a new Police Department drone program. This includes using drones for building searches and accident reconstruction, funded by a $18,500 reallocation from officer wages. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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fiscal impact of equipment purchases
The Board of Selectmen approved a $165,786 expenditure on April 27 to purchase and upfit a new DPW Ford F600 chassis cab. Taxpayers should be aware of these significant equipment upgrades. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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internal board dissent regarding fiscal/benefit decisions
During the April 27 meeting, one Board member raised concerns about the new Health Trust Point of Service plan, questioning if the plan's merits actually justify the town's high cost-sharing amount. The board moved forward... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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What was decided at the April 27 Amherst Board of Selectmen meeting? From new surveillance tech to six-figure equipment purchases, here is what happened. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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1/ The Board approved a new Police Department drone program. The $18,500 cost will be reallocated from full-time officer wages. The program will be used for accident reconstruction, search and rescue, and building searches.
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2/ A resident questioned if officers would have enough practice to remain proficient with the technology. The Chief responded that training would include mock accidents and community event coverage.
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3/ On the fiscal side, the Board authorized a $165,786 purchase for a new DPW truck (Ford F600 chassis and upfitting). They also finalized new healthcare cost-sharing tiers for town employees.
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4/ Notably, one board member voiced reservations about the new Point of Service health plan, questioning if the plan truly merits the high cost-sharing levels the town is adopting. #Amherst #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/
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At the April 27 Board of Selectmen meeting, several decisions were made that will impact both the town budget and local oversight. First, the Board approved a new drone program for the Police Department. The $18,500 required for the program will be reallocated from full-time officer wages. The drones are intended for search and rescue, accident reconstruction, and building searches. During the discussion, a resident raised concerns regarding whether officers would receive enough frequent use to maintain the technical proficiency required for such equipment. On the financial front, the Board authorized the purchase of a new DPW truck, totaling approximately $165,786 for a Ford F600 chassis and upfitting. There was also notable internal debate regarding the Health Trust Plan. While the board adopted new cost-sharing percentages for employee insurance, one board member expressed specific reservations, stating they did not believe the merits of the new Point of Service plan justified the high cost-sharing amount being implemented. Residents should keep an eye on how these benefit changes affect the long-term municipal budget. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH