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Policy change regarding public access to information
Newport Board of Selectmen approved an amendment to the Right to Know policy on 7/7/26. The changes centralize requests through the Town Manager’s office and clarify that electronic delivery of public records is not required. #NewportNH... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/newport/select-board/2026-07-07/ #MeetingWatch
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Clarification of municipal vs. state spending
At the 7/7/26 meeting, the Board addressed confusion over North Main road paving. They clarified the work is state-funded, noting the town has no current budget for paving after a previous vote. #NewportNH #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/newport/select-board/2026-07-07/ #MeetingWatch
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Administrative updates to town policy
The Newport Board of Selectmen adopted a new municipal towing policy on 7/7/26. The Town Manager will now post these updated policies centrally on the town website for public access. #NewportNH #PublicPolicy https://meetingwatch.org/nh/newport/select-board/2026-07-07/ #MeetingWatch
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Newport residents should be aware of changes to how you access public information. At the July 7, 2026, Board of Selectmen meeting, an amendment to the Right to Know policy was approved. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #NewportNH
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The amendment was prompted by a surge in requests from out-of-state marketing firms. Key changes include centralizing all requests through the Town Manager's office and clarifying that the town is not required to provide electronic delivery of records.
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While the Board cited the need to manage volume, these changes affect how every resident and organization interacts with municipal data. The Town Manager is also looking into security protocols regarding the use of USB drives for data transfer. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/newport/select-board/2026-07-07/
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At the July 7, 2026, Newport Board of Selectmen meeting, officials approved an amendment to the town's Right to Know policy. According to the Town Manager, the change is a response to an increase in information requests from out-of-state marketing firms. Under the new policy, all requests will be centralized through the Town Manager's office. Additionally, the policy clarifies that the town is not required to provide electronic delivery of requested documents. While the Board framed this as a way to streamline a surge in administrative volume, these changes alter the process for how all residents and entities access public records. The Board also noted they are reviewing cybersecurity concerns regarding the use of town-owned USB drives for data delivery. Stay informed on how these procedural changes may affect your ability to request and receive municipal information. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/newport/select-board/2026-07-07/ #MeetingWatch #NewportNH