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During the Holderness Select Board meeting on April 20, 2026, two major issues were discussed that could significantly impact residents' wallets and community safety: property tax equity and university policing.

First, the Board addressed concerns regarding property assessment ratios. There is a growing worry that the current assessment system may be creating an inequity where off-lake residents are effectively subsidizing lakefront properties. Select Board member Sam Brickley voiced this concern directly, noting that the tax burden should not fall disproportionately on those living off the lake. In response, the Board has scheduled a meeting with Whitney Consultants to review the assessing schedule and address these potential imbalances.

Second, the Board discussed the town's relationship with Plymouth State University. As the university's footprint impacts Holderness, the Board is looking to formalize how law enforcement handles campus activity. Member Scott Weden stated his intention to "fight" for a policing agreement similar to the one used in Plymouth to ensure the town has better control and clearer jurisdiction over local safety matters.

These decisions regarding tax equity and policing agreements will have long-term implications for all Holderness residents. Stay tuned as we follow the progress of the meetings with consultants and university officials. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/holderness/select-board/2026-04-20/ #MeetingWatch #HoldernessNH