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Dissolution of a community advisory committee following governance friction.
At the May 26 Board of Selectmen meeting, the town formally disbanded the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee following a mass resignation. This follows recent friction over the Babusa Greenway project and raises... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-26/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Split vote on significant EMS budget reallocation.
The Board of Selectmen voted 9-5-0 on a major EMS budget reallocation during the May 26 meeting. The decision moves $85,000 from the Deputy Chief salary line to part-time wages and overtime. A significant divide on how to fund... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-26/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Debate over discretionary security spending and fiscal necessity.
Is $11,000 for new Town Hall cameras and electronic fobs a necessity or a 'solution in search of a problem'? The Board debated the security upgrade at the May 26 meeting, highlighting a lack of consensus on taxpayer spending... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-26/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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A major split and a committee dissolution: What happened at the May 26 Amherst Board of Selectmen meeting. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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First, the Board voted 9-5-0 to reallocate $85,000 in EMS funds, moving money from the Deputy Chief’s salary line to cover part-time wages and overtime. This significant division shows a lack of consensus on emergency service staffing and budgeting.
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Second, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is officially gone. Following a mass resignation linked to the Babusa Greenway controversy, the Board voted to disband the committee entirely rather than addressing the governance issues raised.
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Finally, the Board remains divided on spending. A proposal for $11,000 in Town Hall security upgrades (fobs and cameras) sparked debate, with some members questioning if the expense is a necessary modernization or an unnecessary cost to taxpayers.
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As these decisions impact our safety, infrastructure, and budget, residents should stay engaged. Follow for more updates on town governance. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-26/
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The May 26 Board of Selectmen meeting revealed significant divisions within town leadership regarding budget management and community governance. Most notably, the Board voted 9-5-0 to reallocate $85,000 within the EMS budget. The move shifts funds away from the Deputy Chief’s salary line to cover part-time wages and overtime costs. This split vote highlights a clear disagreement on how the town should be prioritizing and funding its emergency medical services. Additionally, the Board formally disbanded the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. This follows a mass resignation of committee members and recent community tension regarding the Babusa Greenway project. While the Board moved to disband the committee to allow for a 'structural reset,' the loss of this advisory body comes at a time when residents are calling for clearer governance and better oversight for multimodal planning. Finally, a proposal to spend $11,000 on Town Hall security upgrades—including electronic fobs and a new camera system—sparked debate. While some members argued for modernization, others questioned the necessity of the expenditure, calling it a 'solution in search of a problem.' Stay informed on how these decisions affect your taxes and your community. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-26/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH