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Procedural integrity and taxpayer rights regarding tax bill issuance.
At the 6/9 Board of Selectmen meeting, a member questioned the legality of spring tax bills sent to residents before formal Selectmen approval. The administration admitted a scheduling error and must now fix the process to... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-09/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Fiscal responsibility regarding potential high-cost capital projects.
The DPW facility is outdated and undersized. On 6/9, the Board held off on a $6,950 contract for Phase 1 design/budgeting for a facility replacement, requesting a site tour and cost estimates first. This project will have major... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-09/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Internal board dynamics and split votes.
During the 6/9 Selectmen meeting, one board member abstained from the vote to approve the May 11th meeting minutes. While the reason wasn't detailed, it stands out in an otherwise unanimous session. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-09/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Taxpayer oversight matters. At the June 9 Board of Selectmen meeting, a serious question was raised: Were the spring tax bills sent to Amherst residents actually legal? 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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A board member noted that tax bills were mailed before the Selectmen formally approved them. The Town Administrator cited "coordination issues" between meeting dates and the printing schedule as the cause.
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This is a breakdown in municipal accountability. Residents deserve to know that their tax obligations have been vetted and approved by their elected officials before they arrive in the mail. The administration has committed to fixing this schedule.
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The Board is also facing a major fiscal decision: the replacement or refurbishment of the DPW facility. The Board is currently seeking more data and a site tour before committing to the initial design phase. We will continue to track this long-term cost. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-09/
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At the June 9 Board of Selectmen meeting, a significant procedural issue regarding taxpayer rights was brought to light. A board member challenged the validity of spring tax bills that were sent to residents before the Selectmen had formally approved them. According to the discussion, the Town Administrator attributed the error to a scheduling conflict between meeting dates and the bill printing process. This raises a fundamental question of accountability: should residents receive tax bills that have not undergone proper municipal oversight? The administration has committed to coordinating a new schedule to ensure approval precedes mailing in the future. Additionally, the Board is beginning to navigate the complexities of a potential multi-million dollar capital project: replacing or refurbishing the DPW facility. While a $6,950 contract for conceptual design and budgeting was proposed, the Board deferred a decision, requesting a facility tour and more detailed square-footage cost estimates to better understand the long-term impact on Amherst taxpayers. We will continue to monitor how these decisions—both regarding daily administrative procedures and long-term infrastructure spending—are handled by our town leadership. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-09/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH