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Off-agenda controversial decisions
Transparency Alert: During the 4/16 Select Board meeting, officials discussed the school district payment schedule and a $50,000 Road Warrant Article—neither of which were on the public agenda. Residents should know when major... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-04-16/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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Split vote and fiscal impact
The Andover Select Board voted 3-1 on 4/16 to abate ~$30,000 in back taxes for the All Souls property to aid its transfer to the Historical Society. This decision results in a significant loss of municipal revenue for the town. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-04-16/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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Dismissed community concerns
On 4/16, a resident warned the Select Board that potholes on Flaghole Road pose a serious safety risk to motorcyclists. While the Board acknowledged the issue, no timeline or repair plan was provided. Safety concerns deserve... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-04-16/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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What is happening behind the scenes in Andover? At the April 16 Select Board meeting, several high-impact financial discussions took place that were not listed on the public agenda. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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First, the Board discussed the school district payment schedule and expressed a need for 'greater financial transparency' from the district. They also discussed a $50,000 Road Warrant Article. Both are major fiscal matters that residents had no prior notice to prepare for.
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Second, the Board split 3-1 on a decision to abate roughly $30,000 in back taxes for the All Souls property. While intended to help the Historical Society, this is a direct reduction in town tax revenue.
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Transparency matters. When significant discussions about school finances and large road expenditures happen off-agenda, residents are denied the opportunity to weigh in. We deserve predictable, transparent governance. #AndoverNH #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-04-16/
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At the April 16 Select Board meeting, several significant decisions and discussions occurred that merit closer resident scrutiny—some of which were not included on the meeting's public agenda. Of primary concern was the lack of notice regarding major fiscal discussions. The Board spent time discussing the school district payment schedule and a $50,000 Road Warrant Article. Because these items were not on the official agenda, residents were unable to prepare questions or attend specifically to address these high-impact financial topics. Furthermore, the Board admitted a need for greater financial transparency from the school district, highlighting an ongoing issue with fiscal clarity. The Board also demonstrated internal division regarding the All Souls property. In a 3-1 vote, the Board decided to abate approximately $30,000 in back taxes owed by the property to facilitate its transfer to the Andover Historical Society. While preservation is important, this move represents a direct loss of municipal revenue for the town. Finally, resident Wood Sutton raised urgent safety concerns regarding potholes on Flaghole Road and the danger they pose to motorcyclists. While the Board acknowledged the report, no specific timeline or plan for repairs was established. We will continue to monitor how the Board addresses these safety and transparency issues. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-04-16/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH