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Split vote/internal division on a high-priority safety issue
At the July 13 Board of Selectmen meeting, a motion to open the public hearing for the Christian Hill Road Trucking Ordinance passed 4 Aye, 1 Recusal, with one member recusing themselves. Residents are calling the current lack of... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Fiscal oversight and budget status
Amherst officials report the town is projected to exceed its FY26 budget by approximately $895,000, driven by tax revenue and investment earnings. This surplus comes as the Board reviews various tax abatement requests. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Community concerns regarding privacy and policy clarity
Residents raised serious concerns at the July 13 meeting regarding the proposed Building and Trail Security Camera Policy. Critics warned the policy is too vague on 'legitimate municipal purposes' and lacks penalties for misuse. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Safety on Christian Hill Road is a growing concern for Amherst residents. At the July 13 Board of Selectmen meeting, the town held its first public hearing on a proposed No Through Trucking Ordinance. Here is what you need to know: 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Residents spoke out strongly, citing dangerous road geometry, a lack of shoulders, and significant risks to pedestrians and cyclists. One resident noted that failing to restrict heavy trucks on this road is 'negligent' given the upcoming local developments.
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The motion to open the hearing passed 4 Aye, 1 Recusal, with one Selectman recusing themselves. While the hearing is moving forward, the community is watching closely to see if the Board prioritizes resident safety over commercial convenience. #AmherstNH #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/
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Longer-form draft.
During the July 13 Board of Selectmen meeting, the tension between resident safety and town policy was on full display. A major focus of the meeting was the proposed No Through Trucking Ordinance for Christian Hill Road. Multiple residents testified that the road’s narrow geometry and lack of shoulders make it a high-risk area for pedestrians and cyclists. They expressed urgent concern that upcoming developments will only increase truck traffic on roads not designed to handle it. While the Board moved to open the hearing with a 4 Aye, 1 Recusal vote, the recusal of one member suggests there is still internal debate on how to proceed. In addition to road safety, the Board faced scrutiny over a proposed Building and Trail Security Camera Policy. Residents warned that the current draft is 'incredibly vague' and lacks clear definitions for 'legitimate municipal purposes' or penalties for misuse. The Board has directed staff to tighten the language and provide more clarity before any formal adoption. Stay tuned as we continue to track these decisions and the upcoming second public hearing on the trucking ordinance. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH