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Off-agenda/controversial community decision
At the March 30 Select Board meeting, the board approved a proposal to allow alcohol sampling at the Swasey Parkway Farmers Market. The decision introduces alcohol into a public community space, raising questions about precedent... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/select-board/2026-03-30/ #MeetingWatch #ExeterNH
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Fiscal impact and large-scale spending
Exeter taxpayers: The Select Board is reviewing bids for the Groundwater Supply Improvement Project. Bids range from $1.27M to over $3.2M. This is a significant capital expenditure that will impact our municipal infrastructure... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/select-board/2026-03-30/ #MeetingWatch #ExeterNH
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Community concerns vs. board response on fiscal policy
During the March 30 meeting, residents urged the Select Board to prioritize fiscal conservatism for the 2027 budget. The Board defended current bonding practices as a means to secure loan forgiveness, even as state policies... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/select-board/2026-03-30/ #MeetingWatch #ExeterNH
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What is the future of fiscal responsibility in Exeter? At the March 30 Select Board meeting, residents pushed for tighter control over the 2027 budget and municipal bonding. Here is what you need to know. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #ExeterNH
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Resident Mark Furlong urged the Board to practice fiscal conservatism regarding upcoming budgets and bonding. In response, the Board defended using municipal bonding to qualify for state loan forgiveness (like the street sweeper), highlighting a specific approach to debt.
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The stakes are high: The Board is currently reviewing groundwater improvement bids ranging from $1.27M to $3.25M. Additionally, Selectwoman Gilman noted that state-level policy changes are increasingly shifting the tax burden directly onto Exeter property owners.
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Between massive infrastructure bids and shifting state tax pressures, the decisions made in these meetings will define the town's financial health for years. Stay informed on how your tax dollars are being allocated. #ExeterNH #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/select-board/2026-03-30/
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At the March 30 Select Board meeting, several decisions were made that will have long-term impacts on Exeter’s budget and community atmosphere. First, the Board approved a proposal to allow controlled alcohol sampling at the Swasey Parkway Farmers Market. While the Board implemented strict requirements—including vendor fees and limited sampling—the decision introduces alcohol into a public community space, a move that has raised concerns regarding precedent and potential regulatory loopholes. Second, the conversation around fiscal responsibility remains a point of tension. Following public comments urging fiscal conservatism for the 2027 budget and municipal bonding, Board members defended current bonding strategies as a way to access loan forgiveness. This comes at a critical time, as the Board is also reviewing groundwater improvement bids that vary significantly in cost, from $1.27 million to over $3.2 million. As state-level policies continue to shift more of the tax burden onto local municipalities, Exeter residents should remain closely attentive to how the Select Board manages large-scale capital expenditures and long-term debt. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/select-board/2026-03-30/ #MeetingWatch #ExeterNH