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Drafts ready to share. Click to copy, then post. Economic Development Committee · Bradford, NH · May 20, 2026.
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Community concerns raised but dismissed/ignored regarding governance scope.
At the May 20 Economic Development Committee meeting, concerns were raised that the group has shifted from managing BACC facilities to making high-level governance decisions without sufficient public input or community dialogue. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/economic-development/2026-05-20/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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Direct impact of upcoming fee changes on residents and local groups.
The Economic Development Committee is planning to move toward 'graduated rental rates' for the BACC, charging differently for floor space vs. A/V equipment. A new rate schedule is being developed for the Select Board. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/economic-development/2026-05-20/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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Fiscal responsibility and land use strategy.
Should Bradford act as a landlord for dilapidated, tax-delinquent properties or sell them off? The Economic Development Committee is debating whether to hold onto town-owned lots or auction them to stimulate growth. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/economic-development/2026-05-20/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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Is the Economic Development Committee overstepping its bounds? At the May 20 meeting, a serious question was raised: Has this group morphed from a facilities committee into a governance body without asking the residents? 🧵 #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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A committee member pointed out that while the group is now shaping the broad vision for the BACC, the 1,600 residents of Bradford haven't had a say. The committee acknowledged the need for 'Community Conversations,' but the shift in power has already happened.
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Beyond governance, residents should watch for two things: 1) New 'graduated' rental rates for the BACC that will change how much local groups pay to use the space, and 2) A push to sell off town-owned vacant lots to move away from the town acting as a landlord.
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Transparency matters. Whether it's how community spaces are run or how town property is sold, these decisions affect every taxpayer in Bradford. Stay informed. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/economic-development/2026-05-20/
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During the May 20 Economic Development Committee meeting, a significant tension emerged regarding the future of the Bradford Area Community Center (BACC) and how much say the public actually has in its management. One speaker raised a pointed concern: the committee appears to have shifted from a simple facilities management group into a body that is now shaping the entire governance and vision of the BACC. The concern is that these high-level decisions are being made without sufficient public dialogue or community feedback. While the committee discussed using future 'Community Conversations' to gather input, the fact remains that the scope of their influence has expanded significantly. There are also two practical changes on the horizon that will affect residents: First, the committee is moving toward a 'graduated rate' system for BACC rentals. This means instead of a flat fee, groups will be charged different amounts depending on whether they use just the floor, seating, or audio/visual equipment. Second, the committee is debating the town's role in property management. There is a push to move away from the town acting as a 'landlord' for dilapidated or tax-delinquent properties, with members suggesting these assets should be sold or auctioned to encourage private development instead. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/economic-development/2026-05-20/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH