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Off-agenda controversial decision
At the June 18 Select Board meeting, a high-significance discussion regarding the legality of combining the Treasurer and Town Administrator roles took place. This topic was not included on the public agenda, leaving residents... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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Changes to administrative accountability structures
The Andover Select Board is moving away from a formal scoring rubric for Town Administrator evaluations in favor of a 'narrative-based approach.' This change to how leadership is held accountable was discussed during the June... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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Infrastructure safety update
Update on Sam Hill Bridge: The Highway Supervisor reported the bridge is currently weight-restricted due to degraded steel and wood decking. The Board is awaiting technical details from an engineer before moving forward. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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Transparency Alert: At the June 18 Andover Select Board meeting, the Board held a substantive discussion on the legality of combining the Treasurer and Town Administrator roles—a high-significance topic that was NOT on the public agenda. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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The discussion addressed ongoing community concerns regarding the financial safeguards of this dual role. While Vice Chairman Fenton presented research to argue the arrangement is lawful under RSA 41:26-c, residents had no prior notice this would be addressed.
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Additionally, the Board is looking to overhaul how the Town Administrator is evaluated, moving from a formal scoring rubric to a 'narrative-based' system. This shift in how administrative performance is measured was also a departure from the original agenda.
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When significant changes to town governance and oversight are discussed without being listed on the agenda, residents lose their opportunity to prepare and participate. Stay informed on Andover's local decisions. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-06-18/
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At the June 18 Select Board meeting, two significant topics were discussed that were not listed on the published public agenda, limiting the ability of residents to prepare for or specifically attend these discussions. First, the Board held a high-significance discussion regarding the legality of combining the Treasurer and Town Administrator roles. This has been a point of ongoing community scrutiny. Vice Chairman Fenton presented research to argue that the arrangement is lawful under state statutes and that existing checks and balances, such as 'view-only' access for the Administrator, are sufficient. Because this was not on the agenda, residents were not given prior notice that this legal defense would be presented. Second, the Board discussed a fundamental change to the Town Administrator’s performance evaluation process. Rather than using the existing scoring rubric, the Board is moving toward a 'narrative-based' approach. This change shifts how the town's top administrator is held accountable for meeting specific job requirements. When major decisions regarding town oversight and governance are handled off-agenda, it reduces the transparency necessary for effective civic participation. We will continue to monitor how these changes are implemented. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH