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Significant fee increase impacting residents

At the June 4 Board of Selectmen meeting, staff proposed a massive increase in beach parking fines—jumping from $25 to $100. The Board is now reviewing these changes. Residents: prepare to weigh in on this 4x price hike at... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/select-board/2026-06-04/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH

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High-impact infrastructure and fiscal oversight

New London is moving forward with solar arrays at the Stump Dump and Mountain Road landfill. While projected to bring $500k in revenue, questions remain about interconnection costs and site safety near monitoring wells. Stay... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/select-board/2026-06-04/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH

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Budget management and procurement process

The Dispatch Center RFP is over budget. Instead of rescoping the project to fit the $30,000 limit, the Selectmen are looking into a brief window for new proposals, including potential student-led options. Decision expected... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/select-board/2026-06-04/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH

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New London residents: Several significant decisions and proposals moved forward at the June 4 Board of Selectmen meeting that will impact your wallet and community resources. Here is what you need to know. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH

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1/ Beach Access: Staff proposed a major change to parking ordinances. Fines for parking without a permit or using temporary permits could jump from $25 to $100. The Board is reviewing the edits now; expect a vote/discussion on June 15.

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2/ Solar Energy: Plans for two solar arrays (Stump Dump & Mountain Road) are advancing. The town expects $500k in revenue over 30 years, but residents should watch for the detailed spreadsheets promised by the Energy Committee regarding interconnection costs.

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3/ Dispatch Study: The RFP for the dispatch center study has come in over the $30,000 budget. Rather than cutting the project scope to fit the budget, the Board is considering reopening the window for new proposals, including student-led ones.

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Stay informed. The next meeting is June 15. #NewLondon #LocalGov #Accountability https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/select-board/2026-06-04/

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New London residents should be aware of several key developments from the June 4 Board of Selectmen meeting that involve significant changes to town ordinances and infrastructure projects.

First, there is a major proposal regarding beach access. Staff are looking to revise parking and use ordinances, which includes a proposed increase in fines from $25 to $100 for parking without a permit or using temporary permits. While the Board mentioned a provision for fine waivers, this is a significant jump in cost that will affect how residents and visitors use our municipal beaches. The Board will review these documents for further discussion at the next meeting on June 15.

Second, the town is moving forward with solar array projects at the Stump Dump and the Mountain Road landfill. While the Energy Committee highlighted a potential $500,000 in revenue over 30 years, there were specific discussions regarding the safety of the Mountain Road site in relation to monitoring wells and the potential for interconnection costs with Eversource. The committee has committed to posting detailed financial models and spreadsheets to the town website for public review.

Finally, the town is navigating a budget issue regarding the Dispatch Center RFP study. Current bids have exceeded the $30,000 budget. The Board is currently deciding whether to reopen the process to allow for alternative proposals, including potential internship-based options, rather than simply reducing the scope of the study to fit the original budget. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/select-board/2026-06-04/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH