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split votes and budget reallocation

At the May 26 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Board voted 9-5 to reallocate $85,000 from the Deputy Chief’s salary to cover EMS part-time wages and overtime. This split vote reveals significant internal disagreement over how to... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-26/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH

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community concerns dismissed/governance issues

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has been formally disbanded following a mass resignation. A resident testified that the resignation was caused by governance confusion regarding the Baboosic Greenway project... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-26/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH

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fiscal responsibility and security spending

The Board is debating an $11,000 proposal for Town Hall security upgrades (cameras/fobs). One member opposed the cost, calling it a 'solution in search of a problem.' No decision was made, but taxpayers should watch this... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-26/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH

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Amherst Board of Selectmen meeting recap (May 26): From split votes on emergency services funding to the total dissolution of an advisory committee, several decisions are impacting how our town is run. Here is what you need to know. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH

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1/ EMS Funding: The Board was deeply divided on budget management. In a 9-5 vote, they approved moving $85,000 from the Deputy Chief’s salary to cover EMS overtime and part-time wages caused by staffing vacancies. This split highlights tension over EMS budget overruns.

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2/ Committee Dissolution: Following a mass resignation, the Board voted to disband the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Public testimony suggested the resignations stemmed from confusion over governance and decision-making authority for the Baboosic Greenway project.

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3/ Fiscal Watch: The Board also discussed an $11,000 proposal for Town Hall security upgrades. With concerns raised about both the necessity of the expense and privacy implications, the Board has deferred a decision until more policy info is provided. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-26/

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A summary of key decisions from the May 26 Board of Selectmen meeting:

Internal divisions were on display regarding Amherst's emergency services. The Board passed a 9-5 vote to reallocate $85,000 within the EMS budget—moving funds from the Deputy Chief’s salary to cover part-time wages and overtime necessitated by staffing vacancies. This split vote suggests the Board is far from a consensus on how to manage these budget overruns.

Governance issues also led to the formal disbanding of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. During the meeting, a resident testified that the committee's mass resignation was a direct result of confusion regarding the town's governance and decision-making authority, specifically regarding the Baboosic Greenway project. The Board has voted to dissolve the committee entirely to allow for a structural overhaul.

Finally, the Board is weighing an $11,000 proposal for new Town Hall security cameras and electronic key fobs. While no decision was made, the debate highlighted concerns regarding both the necessity of the expenditure and potential privacy issues. The Board has requested more information and a formal policy before proceeding. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-26/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH