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Proposed ordinance and legal authority concerns
At the May 11 Select Board meeting, officials discussed a new ordinance to prohibit target shooting on town land. While the board delayed the hearing to ensure legal compliance, residents raised serious questions about the... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/brookline/select-board/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch #BrooklineNH
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Ongoing community concern regarding regional excavation
The Onyx/Arche Corporation excavation project continues to be a major concern for Brookline. During the May 11 meeting, the Board addressed resident worries over traffic studies and infrastructure impacts by agreeing to... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/brookline/select-board/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch #BrooklineNH
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Fiscal responsibility and long-term savings
Fiscal win: On May 11, the Select Board voted unanimously for a 10-year bond for the Pierce Pond Dam. By choosing a shorter term over a 20-year option, the town will save approximately $120,000 in total interest costs. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/brookline/select-board/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch #BrooklineNH
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Brookline Select Board Update (May 11): Significant discussions took place regarding town safety, large-scale excavation, and long-term infrastructure. Here is what you need to know about the decisions affecting your taxes and community. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #BrooklineNH
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1/ The Board discussed a proposed ordinance to ban target shooting on town land due to safety and property damage concerns. However, residents raised questions about whether Brookline has the legal authority to regulate firearms under NH state law. A formal hearing is pending.
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2/ Regarding the Onyx/Arche Corp excavation: Residents continue to question the adequacy of traffic studies and the impact on Mason Road. In response, the Board agreed to write to the NH DOT to push for more state involvement in managing road safety.
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3/ On the fiscal side, the Board approved a 10-year bond for the Pierce Pond Dam. While annual homeowner costs will be slightly higher than a 20-year option, this decision saves the town roughly $120,000 in total interest. #BrooklineNH #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/brookline/select-board/2026-05-11/
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During the May 11 Select Board meeting, several issues were addressed that will have long-term impacts on Brookline residents, ranging from public safety ordinances to major infrastructure spending. A key point of discussion involved a proposed ordinance to prohibit target shooting on town-owned land. While the board cited safety hazards and property damage as the motivation, the discussion highlighted a significant tension: residents questioned whether the town actually has the legal authority to implement such a ban under New Hampshire state law. The Board has decided to re-notice a formal public hearing with more specific language to ensure legal clarity. In other business, the Board addressed the ongoing Onyx/Arche Corporation excavation project in Mason. Residents expressed continued frustration regarding the scope of traffic studies and the potential impact on local infrastructure and emergency response. The Board’s current response is to contact the NH DOT to encourage more active participation in managing the project’s impact on our roads. On a positive note for taxpayers, the Board voted unanimously to approve a 10-year bond for the Pierce Pond Dam project. By opting for a 10-year term rather than a 20-year term, the town is choosing to save approximately $120,000 in total interest costs, prioritizing long-term fiscal responsibility despite a slightly higher annual impact on homeowners. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/brookline/select-board/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch #BrooklineNH