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Community concerns raised but dismissed/deferred
At the May 18 Select Board meeting, town staff reported that managing event requests is disrupting essential town business and meeting recordings. Instead of hiring a coordinator, the Board is deferring the decision to next year's budget... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-05-18/ #MeetingWatch
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Internal divisions and spending priorities
The Select Board approved $12,056 for security system upgrades at the transfer station and highway dept. While the board moved forward, internal debate surfaced regarding whether high-cost surveillance is a justifiable use of taxpayer... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-05-18/ #MeetingWatch
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Fiscal impact and funding sources
To fund $12,056 in security upgrades, the Bradford Select Board is using proceeds from the sale of town property rather than capital reserves. This decision was made during the May 18 meeting. #BradfordNH #FiscalAccountability https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-05-18/ #MeetingWatch
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Town staff are signaling a problem in Bradford: Managing event requests is now disrupting day-to-day town business and even meeting recordings. Here is how the Select Board responded at the May 18 meeting. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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Administrative staff requested a dedicated event coordinator to mitigate these disruptions. The Board acknowledged the burden but opted to delay hiring a paid position until the next budget cycle, suggesting volunteer workarounds in the meantime.
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The Board also approved $12,056 for security upgrades at the transfer station and highway department. The funding will come from the sale of town property. This move highlights ongoing tension regarding how much the town should spend on surveillance.
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Residents should watch the upcoming budget cycle closely. The decision to defer staffing needs and the choice of how to fund security upgrades directly impact how our town operates and how your tax dollars are managed. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-05-18/
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At the May 18 Select Board meeting, two issues emerged that highlight the growing administrative and fiscal challenges facing Bradford. First, town staff raised a significant concern regarding the management of town events. Staff reported that the current workload of handling event requests is causing disruptions to essential town business and even affecting the quality of town meeting recordings. While the staff recommended a dedicated event coordinator to manage these tasks, the Select Board chose to defer the decision to hire a paid position until the next budget cycle, suggesting interim volunteer solutions instead. Second, the Board approved $12,056 for security system upgrades at the transfer station and highway department. To avoid using capital reserves, the Board will fund this through proceeds from the recent sale of town property. There was notable internal debate during the meeting regarding the cost-effectiveness of these security upgrades and whether the expense is justified by the potential benefit. As these administrative burdens grow and the town manages property sales, residents should stay engaged with how the Board prioritizes staffing and security spending in the upcoming budget. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-05-18/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH