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fiscal responsibility and budget uncertainty
New London taxpayers should be watching the DPW facility project closely. Architects presented a preferred design on 6/30, but the $8-9 million estimate is currently just a "back of the napkin" figure. We need real numbers... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/select-board/2026-06-30/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH
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land-use decisions and municipal priority
At the 6/30 Board of Selectmen meeting, officials discussed using DPW land for a potential police station. While debated, the Board signaled they will prioritize DPW expansion over "shoehorning" a police facility onto the... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/select-board/2026-06-30/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH
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infrastructure necessity vs. fiscal impact
The current DPW salt shed risks contaminating local water sources. Addressing this is vital, but the proposed solution involves a massive capital expenditure. How much will this $8M+ project actually cost New London... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/select-board/2026-06-30/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH
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New London is looking at a major infrastructure overhaul, but the price tag is still a moving target. Here is what happened at the June 30 Board of Selectmen meeting regarding the new DPW facility. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH
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Architects presented design options for a new DPW office and vehicle bay. The preferred option is estimated at $8 to $9 million, but officials admitted this is a "back of the napkin" estimate, not a final line-by-line cost. We need precision on this.
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The project isn't just about buildings; it's about land use. There was discussion about potentially fitting a police station on the site, but the Board and DPW staff cautioned against "shoehorning" it in and sacrificing future DPW needs.
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With environmental risks like the current salt shed threatening local water sources, the work is necessary. However, with millions in taxpayer funds on the line, the Board must provide a detailed, transparent cost estimate before any decisions are finalized.
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The architects are expected to provide a detailed cost estimate within two weeks. We will be watching for those numbers. #NewLondon #LocalGovernment https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/select-board/2026-06-30/
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New London taxpayers deserve more than "back of the napkin" estimates when millions of dollars are at stake. During the June 30 Board of Selectmen meeting, architects presented plans for a new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility and vehicle bay expansion. While the project is intended to fix critical issues—such as deteriorating infrastructure and a salt shed that poses a risk to local water sources—the projected cost remains vague. Officials noted that the current $8 to $9 million estimate is not yet a detailed, line-by-line breakdown. The meeting also touched on significant land-use questions. There was discussion regarding whether the site could accommodate a potential police station. However, the Board and DPW staff expressed concern that over-developing the lot for a police facility would be "shortsighted" and could prevent necessary future expansion for public works services. A detailed cost estimate is expected within the next two weeks. We will continue to track this project to ensure that New London residents receive a clear, evidence-based accounting of how their tax dollars are being allocated. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/select-board/2026-06-30/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH