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Community concerns regarding board professionalism and decorum
During the July 27 Select Board meeting, residents raised serious concerns about board conduct, citing instances of yelling and being dismissive toward the public. The Board received these comments into the record but offered... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-07-27/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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Attempted restrictions on public participation
At the July 27 meeting, a motion to limit public presentations to just five minutes failed after it wasn't seconded. Board member Devin Pendleton opposed the limit, arguing residents need sufficient time to address their concerns. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-07-27/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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Unresolved infrastructure and maintenance issues
Old Mountain Road residents are seeking answers. At the July 27 meeting, concerns were raised about commercial timber traffic damaging a Class 6 road maintained by a resident. The Board is now awaiting legal guidance before... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-07-27/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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Residents are calling for accountability regarding how the Bradford Select Board conducts itself. During the July 27 meeting, public testimony highlighted a pattern of unprofessional behavior, including yelling and dismissiveness toward citizens. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH
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At that same meeting, a motion was brought forward by Charles F. Meany III to cap all public presentations at five minutes to 'improve efficiency.' The motion failed, but the attempt to limit resident expression was a clear point of tension.
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The Board has agreed to review a Code of Ethics and 'Right to Know' procedures at the next meeting. Residents deserve a board that prioritizes transparency and professional decorum over efficiency. Watch for the update in two weeks. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-07-27/
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During the July 27 Select Board meeting, several issues came to the forefront that suggest a need for better governance and professional standards in Bradford. First, residents Sharon Morse and Jason Allen raised significant concerns regarding board decorum. Testimony included reports of board members yelling at, being dismissive of, or leaving meetings while residents were speaking. While the board has agreed to review a formal Code of Ethics and 'Right to Know' procedures at the next meeting, these concerns regarding professionalism remain a high priority for the community. In addition to conduct issues, there were attempts to limit public participation. A motion to restrict all public presentations to five minutes was proposed by Charles F. Meany III but failed to move forward. Board member Devin Pendleton stood in opposition, arguing that residents must have the time necessary to fully address their concerns. Finally, the board is facing pressure regarding infrastructure. Residents on Old Mountain Road reported that heavy commercial timber traffic is impacting a Class 6 road they maintain under a 2008 agreement. The board has deferred decisions on this matter until they receive legal clarification from the town attorney. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/bradford/select-board/2026-07-27/ #MeetingWatch #BradfordNH