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Internal board dissent regarding hiring fairness and procedural transparency
During the April 6 Select Board meeting, a disagreement arose over the hiring process for the new Maintenance Mechanic. One board member pushed for a public job posting to ensure a fair, competitive process rather than moving... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-04-06/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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Public safety concerns raised during official business
The Fire Chief raised critical safety concerns at the April 6 Select Board meeting regarding the Town Hall Theater, specifically noting the need for maglocks on fire doors and addressing occupancy limits to ensure resident safety. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-04-06/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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Administrative decision regarding town services and enforcement
At the April 6 meeting, the Select Board approved a contract with Chapter One LLC for building code enforcement services. This follows discussions on upgrading maintenance standards to include ICC compliance. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-04-06/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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At the April 6 Select Board meeting, a procedural disagreement surfaced regarding how the town fills essential roles. It’s a question of transparency vs. convenience in our hiring process. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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When discussing the Maintenance Mechanic position, Board Member Devin Pendleton voiced dissent, stating a preference to post the job publicly to see who applies, rather than the current approach being taken. This highlights a tension between direct hiring and open competition.
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This debate matters because public job postings ensure all residents have a fair shot at town employment and that the most qualified candidates are selected through a transparent process. Accountability in hiring starts with how we open those doors. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-04-06/
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During the Bradford Select Board meeting on April 6, a notable disagreement occurred regarding the hiring process for the town's Maintenance Mechanic. While the Board moved forward with amending the job description to include International Building Code (ICC) compliance and licensure requirements, there was internal dissent regarding how the position should be filled. Board Member Devin Pendleton voiced a preference for posting the job publicly to allow for a competitive application process, rather than proceeding with the current hiring approach. This discussion touches on a fundamental principle of local government: ensuring that town positions are filled through a transparent and fair process that allows all qualified candidates an equal opportunity to apply. Additionally, the meeting addressed critical safety updates for the Town Hall Theater. The Fire Chief raised concerns regarding fire door maglocks and occupancy loads, noting that these safety requirements must be addressed as the theater revitalization moves forward. We will continue to monitor how the Board integrates these safety mandates into their upcoming agreements. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-04-06/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH