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Drafts ready to share. Click to copy, then post. Economic Development Committee · Bradford · May 20, 2026.
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Community concerns raised but dismissed/ignored
At the 5/20 Economic Development Committee meeting, concerns were raised that the transition of the Community Center from a facilities committee to a governance board happened without input from Bradford's 1,600 residents... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/economic-development/2026-05-20/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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Fiscal responsibility and impact on taxpayers
Bradford officials are discussing using 3-5 year property tax freezes to lure businesses. While intended to spur growth, these incentives directly impact long-term tax base stability for all residents. #BradfordMA #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/economic-development/2026-05-20/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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Municipal property management
The town is looking to offload its real estate holdings. During the 5/20 meeting, the committee stated: "Town needs to sell these properties. We don't need to be a landlord." Discussion included tax arrears on West St and East... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/economic-development/2026-05-20/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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Who is actually running the Bradford Community Center? At the 5/20 Economic Development Committee meeting, a major tension surfaced regarding how the center is governed. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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A small group of four people, originally a facilities committee, has transitioned into a governance board. The problem? Residents say this happened without any feedback from the 1,600 people the center actually serves.
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While the committee acknowledged the lack of input, the solution offered was vague: potential future surveys or grants. There was no immediate plan to bring community voices back into the decision-making process.
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Governance shouldn't happen behind closed doors. When the vision for a community hub changes, the community should be the one driving that change, not just watching it happen. #Bradford #Accountability https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/economic-development/2026-05-20/
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Longer-form draft.
During the May 20th Economic Development Committee meeting, a significant issue of representation came to the forefront regarding the Bradford Community Center. Residents expressed frustration over the recent transition of the center's oversight from a simple facilities committee to a full governance board. The concern is clear: a small group of four individuals is now making high-level decisions about the community center’s vision and direction, despite the fact that the transition occurred without seeking input from Bradford's 1,600 residents. While committee members acknowledged this lack of engagement, the response focused on potential future tools like surveys or planning grants rather than addressing the immediate lack of transparency. When central community assets change how they are managed, the public deserves a seat at the table before the decisions are finalized, not just a chance to react to them after the fact. We will continue to monitor how the committee addresses this gap in community representation. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/economic-development/2026-05-20/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH