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Board refusal to engage in objective accountability regarding official communications

At the 6/22 Select Board meeting, the Board Chair dismissed a resident's dispute over email accuracy by stating: "That is my interpretation and you cannot disagree with my interpretation because I'm the one that's making it."... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-06-22/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH

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Lack of transparency in sub-committee meetings

Transparency check: Resident Jason Allen filed a formal complaint on 6/22 regarding the lack of recordings/live-streams for Conservation Commission meetings. Without recordings, how can residents ensure meeting minutes are... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-06-22/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH

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Long-term fiscal and community planning implications

The Select Board is considering a conservation easement for 156 acres of town-owned land. While proponents cite environmental benefits, concerns remain regarding the long-term impact on the tax base and housing availability... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-06-22/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH

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What happens when town leadership decides their personal interpretation is the only one that matters? At the June 22 Select Board meeting, we saw a troubling moment regarding transparency and accountability. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH

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Resident Jason Allen presented a formal complaint regarding the lack of recordings for Conservation Commission meetings. He argued that without video/audio, disputes over the accuracy of minutes are inevitable. He is seeking consistent recording policies.

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The tension peaked when the Board Chair addressed a dispute over the accuracy of past communications. Instead of reviewing the facts, the Chair stated: "That is my interpretation and you cannot disagree with my interpretation because I'm the one that's making it."

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Transparency isn't just about following rules; it's about being held accountable to the facts. When leaders claim their interpretation is unchallengeable, it shuts down the very civic oversight that makes a community work. #BradfordNH #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-06-22/

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During the June 22 Select Board meeting, a significant breakdown in communication and accountability occurred during the public comment period. 

Resident Jason Allen presented a formal complaint regarding the lack of transparency in Conservation Commission meetings, specifically noting that the absence of recordings or live-streams makes it impossible to verify the accuracy of official minutes. Mr. Allen also challenged the accuracy of statements made by town officials regarding his previous communications with the town.

In response to the dispute over whether specific emails were safety notifications or threats, the Board Chairman took a stance that should concern every resident: "That is my interpretation and you cannot disagree with my interpretation because I'm the one that's making it." 

When town officials claim their personal interpretation of events is beyond disagreement, it undermines the principle of objective accountability. Residents rely on officials to be accurate and transparent, not to rely on personal authority to settle disputes over the record. We will continue to monitor how the Board responds to the request for a written reply regarding these transparency concerns. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-06-22/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH