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Community concerns raised but dismissed/ignored regarding fiscal management.
At the March 5 Select Board meeting, residents raised alarms over the Andover School District budget, which has grown 36% over five years for only 232 students. The Board’s response? A jurisdictional reminder that the school... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-03-05/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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Reporting on a significant administrative/legal issue brought to light during the meeting.
Andover Fire Dept. Chief Barton reported potential discrepancies in boundary and authority documentation dating back to the 2016–2017 consolidation. The Board has directed legal counsel to review these filings to clarify... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-03-05/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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Direct reporting on a policy change affecting town services.
The Select Board has updated the Winter Operations Policy. The previous fixed 3-inch plowing threshold is gone, replaced by a process based on accumulation rates and weather conditions. Approved March 5. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-03-05/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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Andover taxpayers are facing a steep reality: the school district budget has surged 36% over the last five years, even as student enrollment remains low at 232 students. Here is what happened at the March 5 Select Board meeting regarding this and... #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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During public comment, residents highlighted the massive budget escalation and its impact on local taxpayers. Rather than addressing the fiscal specifics of this growth, Chair Swenson noted that the school district operates as a separate governmental entity. 🏛️
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The meeting also uncovered potential legal discrepancies. Fire Chief Barton reported that documentation regarding fire district boundaries and authority may be inaccurate following the 2016–2017 consolidation. The Board has tasked legal counsel with a formal review. 🚒
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Finally, the Board approved new policies for Winter Operations (moving away from a fixed 3-inch plowing rule) and the Transfer Station. Stay informed on how these decisions affect your taxes and town services. #AndoverNH #LocalGovernment https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-03-05/
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At the March 5 Select Board meeting, significant concerns were raised regarding the financial trajectory of the Andover School District. Residents pointed out that the school budget has increased by approximately 36% over the last five years, despite the district serving a relatively small student population of 232. When these fiscal concerns were brought forward, the Board’s response was to clarify that the school district is a separate governmental entity from the Select Board. While legally accurate, this response does not address the underlying community concern regarding the rapid escalation of costs and the resulting impact on Andover taxpayers. Additionally, Chief Barton of the Andover Fire Department reported potential discrepancies in the documentation and filing of boundary and authority documents stemming from the 2016–2017 consolidation. This could impact jurisdictional clarity for the Fire District. The Board has directed legal counsel to review the documentation and seek clarification. As these issues evolve—particularly the school budget growth and the fire district's legal standing—it is vital that residents continue to demand specific answers regarding how our town's resources are managed. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-03-05/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH