Select Board — June 8, 2026
Select Board weighs procedural workarounds for urgent FEMA updates and negotiates to smooth out $700,000 school district payment.
The meeting was largely procedural and focused on logistical planning and administrative management.
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At the June 8 Select Board meeting, several decisions were made that directly impact the financial and regulatory stability of Bradford residents.
First, there is an urgent matter regarding floodplain ordinances. Due to FEMA changes, the town must update its ordinances by November 13th to ensure residents in floodplain areas do not lose their flood insurance eligibility. Because ordinance changes are zoning matters, this typically requires a Town Meeting. To avoid the cost and scheduling difficulties of a meeting, the Board is currently investigating 'workarounds,' such as using a Planning Board hearing or seeking extensions.
Second, the Board addressed the town's cash flow regarding SAU 65. The current schedule requires a massive $700,000 payment every July. To better manage town interest earnings and prevent sudden liquidity spikes, the Board has authorized negotiations with the school district to create a more equalized payment schedule.
Finally, the Board is prioritizing infrastructure protection by tabling all current logging requests. They are moving toward a system where logging operations must post bonds to cover potential damage to town roads and culverts caused by their activities.
Public impact
A single $700,000 payment in July impacts town cash flow and interest earnings.
The board authorized a dialogue with the superintendent and business manager to discuss smoothing out the payments.
Potential loss of flood insurance if updates are not completed by November 13th.
The board is investigating if a Planning Board hearing could satisfy the requirement or if extensions can be sought.
The board will wait for input from the Town Council and investigate alternative procedural routes.
Topics discussed
Updates regarding an upcoming road race, including route changes, fundraising, and ticket sales for a barbecue.
The board discussed logistics and approved a motion to close East Main Street for the event.
A formal letter will be drafted to notify residents of the road closure.
Review and approval of a proposal for a facilities assessment service.
The proposal was accepted.
Comparison of multiple bids for road paving and culvert installation.
The board decided to split the work, hiring Pike for paving and United for culverts to achieve the lowest combined cost.
Update on garden maintenance, erosion control projects, and upcoming swim lessons.
The department is moving forward with seasonal programming and maintenance.
The department is continuing to seek a lifeguard for swim lessons.
Proposal for the composition of a new Joint Laws Management Committee.
The board approved the proposed names for the committee.
The committee needs to schedule its first meeting and elect a chairman.
Discussion regarding the management and future governance of the BACC facility.
The board decided to table the governance discussion until after a community conversation event on June 23rd.
A community conversation hosted by New Hampshire Humanities is scheduled for June 23rd.
Review of the front-loaded school district payment schedule and potential cash flow impacts.
The board authorized a dialogue with the superintendent and business manager to discuss smoothing out payments.
Discussion on the necessity of an emergency special town meeting to update floodplain ordinances due to FEMA changes.
The board is exploring workarounds, such as a Planning Board hearing or reaching out to state/federal officials for an extension.
The board will wait for input from the Town Council and investigate if a Planning Board hearing can satisfy the requirement.
Review of logging requests and the potential reintroduction of road use bonds.
The board tabled the current intents to cut until a plan for logging bonds is developed.
The board will seek clarification from the Town Council and potentially the Regional Planning Commission regarding bond requirements and assessment.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Community Center (BACC) Governance
Floodplain Ordinance Revisions
Logging Bonds
Community vs. board tension
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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