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proactive decision-making regarding developer accountability

At the 8/3 Select Board meeting, the Board voted to hire a third-party engineer ($5,000 budget) to conduct a parallel review of traffic and road safety for the Onyx project. This ensures the town isn't solely relying on... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/brookline/select-board/2026-08-03/ #MeetingWatch #BrooklineNH

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fiscal management of legal expenses

The Select Board has decided that all legal expenses related to Melendy Pond, including responses to right-to-know requests, will be paid out of the Melendy Pond Revolving Fund. Decision made at the 8/3 meeting. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/brookline/select-board/2026-08-03/ #MeetingWatch #BrooklineNH

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long-term fiscal and infrastructure planning

Major infrastructure decisions loom: The Select Board is weighing renovating Daniels Academy vs. building a new Town Hall. Voters will see cost estimates and conceptual plans at next year's Town Meeting. (8/3 meeting) https://meetingwatch.org/nh/brookline/select-board/2026-08-03/ #MeetingWatch #BrooklineNH

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The Onyx project and its impact on Mason Road safety is a major concern for residents. At the 8/3 Select Board meeting, the Board took a critical step to protect the town's interests. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #BrooklineNH

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A member of the public noted that the Mason Planning Board is no longer taking public comment in person. To ensure Brookline has a defensible position, the Board voted to hire an independent engineer to review traffic and road safety studies. 🛠️

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This $5,000 review will run parallel to existing studies to address concerns like road geometry, blind turns, and heavy truck volumes. As one Board member noted: without expert testimony, our options to appeal negative impacts are limited.

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Transparency matters. By securing independent data now, the town can better protect local roads and water resources from potential developer-led impacts. #Brookline #LocalGovernment #Accountability https://meetingwatch.org/nh/brookline/select-board/2026-08-03/

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At the August 3rd Select Board meeting, several high-stakes decisions were made regarding infrastructure and local development that will impact Brookline taxpayers and residents for years to come.

Regarding the Onyx project, the Board recognized a significant gap in the town's ability to challenge developer-provided data. To ensure the town isn't left vulnerable to traffic safety issues or road damage on Mason Road, the Board voted to hire a third-party engineer. This expert will perform a parallel review of traffic and road safety studies, providing the technical evidence Brookline needs if it must legally appeal project impacts.

On the infrastructure front, the Board is beginning the complex process of planning for the Town Hall's future. Rather than a single path, they are exploring multiple options—including renovating Daniels Academy or building an entirely new facility—to present to voters at next year's Town Meeting. This comes at a time when the town must also balance competing needs for schools and libraries.

Finally, the Board voted to use the Melendy Pond Revolving Fund to cover all legal expenses related to the pond, including recent increases in complex right-to-know requests. Residents should stay engaged as these projects move from the discussion phase into active planning and spending. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/brookline/select-board/2026-08-03/ #MeetingWatch #BrooklineNH