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fiscal impact of infrastructure planning

At the May 7 Select Board meeting, the Board approved $27,556 in new contracts for road and culvert assessments. While necessary for long-term planning, this data is now the foundation for a major town bond expected around 2028... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-05-07/ #MeetingWatch

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technical oversight of road maintenance

The Select Board is moving forward with a $400,000 paving plan for Plains, Elbow Pond, and Flaghole Roads. Discussion surfaced concerns over the effectiveness of the 'shim and overlay' method for Flaghole Road. #AndoverNH #Infrastructure https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-05-07/ #MeetingWatch

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board decision-making regarding legal risk

Andover Select Board Update (5/7): The Board declined to formally vote to cancel a prior contract with R&D Paving, citing a desire to avoid "legal exposure," despite the contract being considered concluded. #AndoverNH #Transparency https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-05-07/ #MeetingWatch

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Andover Select Board Meeting Recap (May 7, 2026): The Board is making significant decisions regarding our town's infrastructure and long-term debt. Here is what residents need to know. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH

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First: A $400,000 paving plan was set for Plains, Elbow Pond, and Flaghole Roads. While the plan was accepted, there was debate over whether the 'shim and overlay' method is actually effective for the conditions on Flaghole Road.

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Second: The Board authorized ~$27,500 for professional road and culvert assessments. This isn't just a routine check—this data will be used to justify a major road bond, likely in 2028. Taxpayers should watch how this data is used.

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Finally: Regarding a prior contract with R&D Paving, the Board decided against a formal vote to cancel it, opting instead to maintain the position that the contract is already concluded to minimize 'legal exposure.'

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Stay informed on how your tax dollars are being allocated for our roads and future bonding. #AndoverNH #LocalGovernment https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-05-07/

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Andover Select Board Meeting Update: May 7, 2026

Several significant decisions regarding town infrastructure and long-term financial planning were made during last night's Select Board meeting. 

First, the Board moved forward with a $400,000 paving plan targeting Plains Road, Elbow Pond Road, and Flaghole Road. During the discussion, questions were raised regarding the effectiveness of the 'shim and overlay' method, particularly for Flaghole Road, and whether the town should have allocated funds to restore road width on Plains Road.

Additionally, the Board authorized two new contracts with the Lakes Region Planning Commission totaling over $27,500 for road surface and culvert assessments. While these studies provide necessary data, the Board noted that this information will be a primary driver for future road bond planning, likely targeting a 2028 Town Meeting. This means the work being done now will directly influence the scale of future taxpayer debt.

Finally, the Board addressed a past contract with R&D Paving. Rather than making a formal motion to cancel the contract, the Board decided against a vote to avoid potential "legal exposure," maintaining the stance that the contract is already concluded. 

As these projects move toward the bidding phase (due May 21), residents should stay engaged with how these infrastructure investments are managed. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-05-07/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH