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Community concerns regarding infrastructure safety and industry impact

Bradford Select Board is seeking legal counsel to implement weight restrictions on 'red listed' bridges. Residents remain concerned that current protections aren't enough to stop heavy log trucks from damaging critical town... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-05-04/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH

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Potential fiscal impact on residents

The Select Board is considering a shift in how building permit fees are calculated—moving from project valuation to square footage. This change could impact construction costs and revenue predictability for Bradford residents... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-05-04/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH

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Uncertainty regarding taxpayer funding for new infrastructure

Bradford is looking into new online permit management software. While intended to increase efficiency, the board noted this may require a warrant article, meaning taxpayers could foot the bill for the digital transition... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-05-04/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH

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Bradford’s infrastructure is under pressure. At the May 4th Select Board meeting, the conversation turned to 'red listed' bridges and the heavy impact of logging vehicles on town roads. Here is what you need to know. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH

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Residents are calling for immediate action to limit log truck trips on dangerous bridges. The Board’s response? Seeking legal advice to draft regulations and bonds to ensure logging companies pay for road restoration if they cause damage.

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Beyond bridges, the Board is debating two major fiscal shifts: 1) Moving building permit fees from a project valuation model to a square footage model, and 2) Implementing new digital permit software that may require a taxpayer-funded warrant article.

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The core tension remains: How does Bradford balance supporting local industry with the urgent need to protect public infrastructure and ensure long-term fiscal stability? Stay tuned as these policies develop. #BradfordNH #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-05-04/

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At the May 4th Select Board meeting, several critical issues were discussed that will directly impact Bradford residents' safety and wallets. 

First, the issue of bridge safety took center stage. With several bridges currently 'red listed,' there is growing community concern regarding the damage caused by heavy log trucks. While residents are pushing for immediate mitigation, the Board is currently moving toward seeking legal counsel to implement weight restrictions and bonding requirements for logging companies to ensure roads are restored after use.

Second, the Board is weighing significant changes to town fees and software. They are exploring a transition from valuation-based building permit fees to a square-footage model to prevent revenue loss. Additionally, a proposal for new cloud-based permit management software was discussed; notably, the Board indicated this may require a warrant article, meaning the cost of this digital upgrade could fall on taxpayers.

As these decisions move toward formal implementation, residents should stay informed on how these changes will affect infrastructure longevity and personal construction costs. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-05-04/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH