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Community concerns regarding budget-driven service cuts

At the May 6 Select Board meeting, officials discussed potential cuts to summer paving projects due to rising fuel costs. Residents deserve to know if their road maintenance is being scaled back to balance the budget... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/plainfield/select-board/2026-05-06/ #MeetingWatch #PlainfieldNH

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Off-agenda topic/agenda misdirection

The May 6 Select Board agenda listed a "town office study," but the board used that session to begin the search for a new Town Administrator. When the agenda doesn't match the discussion, public transparency suffers... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/plainfield/select-board/2026-05-06/ #MeetingWatch #PlainfieldNH

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Dismissed community concerns regarding tax equity

The Select Board denied a resident's request for a third-party audit of KUA assessments on May 6, opting instead to stand by the current town assessor. Tax equity remains a point of tension for Plainfield residents... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/plainfield/select-board/2026-05-06/ #MeetingWatch #PlainfieldNH

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Transparency concerns following the May 6 Plainfield Select Board meeting: From off-agenda discussions to potential service cuts, here is what you need to know. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #PlainfieldNH

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First, the agenda was misleading. While the public was notified of a "town office study," the board actually entered nonpublic session to begin the search for a new Town Administrator. Residents weren't given notice of this personnel matter.

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Second, rising fuel costs may impact your roads. The Board discussed scaling back summer paving projects to ensure enough funds remain for winter operations. If paving is cut, your street could be next.

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Finally, the Board declined a request for a third-party audit of KUA property assessments, citing full confidence in the town assessor. Residents seeking tax equity transparency should stay tuned to the Board of Land and Tax Appeals. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/plainfield/select-board/2026-05-06/

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Several key decisions and discussions during the May 6 Select Board meeting warrant closer attention from Plainfield residents.

First, there was a lack of clarity regarding the meeting agenda. While the posted agenda indicated a discussion regarding a "town office study," the board actually moved into a nonpublic session to begin the search for a new Town Administrator. When the agenda does not accurately reflect the substance of the meeting, residents are unable to prepare or provide input on significant personnel changes.

Second, the town's infrastructure may be at risk. The Board discussed how rising petroleum prices are impacting the municipal budget, noting that they may need to scale back scheduled summer paving projects to ensure sufficient funding is available for winter services. This means residents may see a reduction in road maintenance this season.

Finally, the Board addressed ongoing concerns regarding Kimball Union Academy (KUA) property assessments. Despite a resident's request for an independent third-party audit to ensure tax equity, the Select Board declined, stating they have full confidence in the town assessor's current work. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/plainfield/select-board/2026-05-06/ #MeetingWatch #PlainfieldNH