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OFF-AGENDA CONTROVERSIAL DECISIONS
Transparency Alert: At the May 11 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Board discussed and voted on a long-term lease and NDA with American Tower Corp—a high-significance item that was not listed on the public agenda. Residents... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Split votes and fiscal responsibility
The Board of Selectmen narrowly approved $19,000 in impact fees for a 27-acre land survey for the Wilkins school project in a 3-2 vote. Some members raised concerns about whether such a broad survey is the most fiscally... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Split votes and project rejection
Internal division on the Board of Selectmen: The North O2 Bicycle/Pedestrian project was rejected in a 3-1-1 vote. The Board cited budget constraints and easement issues, marking a total 'no-build' decision for the current... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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What happened at the May 11 Board of Selectmen meeting? While some items were routine, several decisions were made without public notice or with significant internal division. Here is what you need to know. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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First, a transparency issue: The Board discussed and voted to authorize a long-term lease and NDA with American Tower Corporation. This high-significance commercial matter was not on the public agenda, meaning residents couldn't prepare or attend specifically to weigh in.
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Second, fiscal scrutiny: In a narrow 3-2 vote, the Board approved $19,000 for land surveying at the Wilkins site. At least one member argued against a full 27-acre survey, questioning if such a broad scope was a responsible use of school impact fees.
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Finally, the North O2 Bicycle/Pedestrian project was scrapped. A 3-1-1 vote resulted in a 'no-build' decision due to budget, easement, and environmental concerns. The Board noted a need for better due diligence before committing to future grants. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-11/
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At the May 11 Board of Selectmen meeting, several key decisions were made that impact both our town's transparency and our taxpayers' wallets. Most concerning was the discussion and vote regarding a long-term lease and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with American Tower Corporation. This item was not included on the public agenda, which denied residents the opportunity to review the details or prepare questions before a significant commercial decision was made. There was also notable division regarding spending. The Board narrowly approved $19,000 in impact fees for land surveying related to the Wilkins Elementary School project. The 3-2 vote reflected internal debate over whether a survey covering the entire 27-acre property was necessary or a poor use of taxpayer-funded impact fees. Additionally, the Board voted 3-1-1 to reject the North O2 Bicycle Pedestrian project entirely, citing budget constraints and property easement issues. We will continue to monitor how these decisions, and the lack of agenda notice for commercial matters, affect the community. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH