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Off-agenda controversial decision (BPAC oversight)

Transparency Alert: At the 5/5 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Board discussed the future role and charter of the BPAC—a high-significance topic that was NOT on the public agenda. Residents had no prior notice to prepare for... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-05/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH

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Community concerns (Trespassing/Property rights)

Amherst Selectmen are now investigating reports of surveyors entering private property without permission following the 5/5 meeting. The Board must determine the authority and scope of these surveyors regarding the Baboosic... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-05/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH

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Transparency (Agenda inaccuracy/Significant deviation)

The 5/5 Selectmen meeting agenda listed the 'North 02 Project,' but the substantive discussion focused entirely on the Baboosic Greenway Rail Trail. Discrepancies between agenda titles and actual discussion limit public clarity. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-05/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH

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At the May 5th Amherst Board of Selectmen meeting, two major issues surfaced that residents should know about: unexpected off-agenda discussions and serious allegations regarding property rights and committee overreach. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH

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First, the Board discussed the future role and charter of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). This was NOT on the public agenda. Residents were not given prior notice that the committee's authority and transparency would be a topic of official action.

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Second, property owners raised alarms about the Baboosic Greenway Rail Trail. Allegations were made regarding surveyors entering private land without permission. The Board has now been tasked with investigating these reports of unauthorized access.

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Finally, the meeting agenda listed the 'North 02 Project,' yet the meeting focused almost exclusively on the Rail Trail. Accurate agendas are vital so residents know exactly what will be decided in their name. Stay informed.

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The Board is set to decide on the 'build' vs 'no-build' option for the rail trail by May 11. We will continue to monitor how these decisions impact our property rights and town transparency. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-05/

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During the May 5th Board of Selectmen meeting, several issues arose that warrant close attention from Amherst residents, particularly regarding transparency and property rights.

Most notably, the Board engaged in a significant discussion regarding the oversight and future charter of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). This was an off-agenda topic, meaning the public was not given prior notice that the committee's mandate or transparency would be addressed. Citizens raised serious allegations of deceptive communication and attempts by the BPAC to influence other town boards.

There were also heated discussions regarding the proposed Baboosic Greenway Rail Trail. Property owners expressed strong opposition, arguing the town may be attempting to exceed existing easements to build a full bike path. Following reports of surveyors entering private property without permission, the Board has directed staff to investigate the authority and scope of these surveyors.

Additionally, there was a notable discrepancy in the meeting's documentation: while the agenda listed the 'North 02 Project,' the primary focus of the meeting was the Rail Trail project. We will continue to track the Board’s decision on the 'build' vs 'no-build' option for the trail, which is expected following their May 11th deadline. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-05/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH