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Community power rate discrepancies and fiscal accountability

Newport residents signed up for Community Power expecting lower bills. Instead, reports show rates are 27% higher than Eversource. The Board of Selectmen acknowledged these complaints at the 4/21 meeting, but residents deserve... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/newport/select-board/2026-04-21/ #MeetingWatch #NewportNH

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Policy dilemma regarding unhoused residents

At the 4/21 Board of Selectmen meeting, officials discussed how to help unhoused residents register vehicles. The Board expressed concerns over legal liability and voter fraud, noting the town is a municipal entity, not a... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/newport/select-board/2026-04-21/ #MeetingWatch #NewportNH

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Upcoming high-impact town meeting

The May 12 Town Meeting will feature major decisions on Newport’s budget, equipment purchases (including a wheel loader and recreation bus), and a state-mandated property reevaluation. Get ready to vote on how your tax dollars... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/newport/select-board/2026-04-21/ #MeetingWatch #NewportNH

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Are Newport residents paying more for Community Power than they would with Eversource? At the 4/21 Board of Selectmen meeting, a troubling discrepancy was raised: some rates are reportedly 27% higher than Eversource. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #NewportNH

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Despite promises of decreased costs, the program meant to save residents money is seeing significant spikes. The Board acknowledged these complaints but hasn't yet provided a solution or a clear explanation for why these rates are so high.

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As we head toward the May 12 Town Meeting, keep an eye on the warrant articles. From equipment purchases to a full property reevaluation, your vote will determine the town's fiscal direction. Stay informed, Newport.

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We will continue to track the Board's response to the Community Power issue. Residents deserve transparency on why a program designed for savings is resulting in higher costs. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/newport/select-board/2026-04-21/

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At the April 21st Newport Board of Selectmen meeting, a significant issue was raised regarding the Community Power program: residents are reporting that their rates are 27% higher than Eversource rates. This contradicts the expectation that the program would provide cost savings to those who opted in. While the Board acknowledged these complaints, a clear explanation for this discrepancy has not yet been provided to the public.

Beyond utility costs, the Board is preparing for the upcoming May 12th Town Meeting. The warrant articles for this meeting include major decisions on the operating budget, capital reserve funds, and significant equipment purchases, such as a new wheel loader and a recreation bus. There is also a mandatory state-required full property reevaluation on the table, which will impact all taxpayers.

It is vital that residents stay engaged and informed. We will continue to follow up on the Community Power rate discrepancies and provide updates as more information becomes available regarding the upcoming Town Meeting votes. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/newport/select-board/2026-04-21/ #MeetingWatch #NewportNH