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Community concerns dismissed/deferred
At the March 23 Select Board meeting, residents raised concerns about heavy machinery damaging George Hill Road. The Board deferred to road crew expertise rather than addressing the specific issues with graders/loaders... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-03-23/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH
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Board response to resident-staff interactions
During the March 23 meeting, Select Board Chair Jen Roberts issued a rebuke to residents, stating it is 'not acceptable' to address staff directly and that grievances must go through the Board. Is this a way to manage staff... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-03-23/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH
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Fiscal impact/Pending fee increases
The proposed Municipal Fee Schedule Amendment was postponed at the March 23 Select Board meeting. This amendment could impact costs for all Springfield residents. The Board must re-notice this for the April 13 meeting. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-03-23/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH
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Springfield Select Board Meeting Recap (March 23): While the voting was unanimous, several tensions emerged regarding how the town manages its roads and how it handles resident feedback. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH
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1/ Residents Sam Vidal and Catherine Delage pushed back on the use of heavy equipment (graders/front loaders) for snow removal on George Hill Road, citing potential road damage. The Board's response? They're deferring to the road crew's 'specialty.'
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2/ The Board did agree to research establishing a 'no-thru trucking zone' for George Hill Road, but they haven't yet addressed the specific concerns about equipment causing snowbank issues or property damage. Status: Research pending.
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3/ Additionally, Chair Jen Roberts explicitly warned residents against speaking directly to town staff, stating grievances must go through the Board. As taxpayers, we need to know if this is about efficiency or limiting direct accountability.
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4/ Finally, keep an eye on your wallet: The Municipal Fee Schedule Amendment—which could increase costs for various town services—was postponed. It is scheduled to be re-noticed for the April 13 meeting. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-03-23/
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At the March 23 Springfield Select Board meeting, several issues were raised that directly affect residents, ranging from road maintenance to potential increases in town fees. On George Hill Road, residents Sam Vidal and Catherine Delage voiced concerns regarding the use of heavy machinery, such as graders and front loaders, for snow removal. They argued that this equipment may be unnecessary and could lead to road damage. The Board responded by deferring to the technical expertise of the road crew, effectively maintaining the current practice. However, the Board did commit to researching the possibility of a 'no-thru trucking zone' for the area. There was also notable tension regarding how residents interact with municipal employees. Select Board Chair Jen Roberts addressed recent interactions, stating it is 'not acceptable' for residents to be rude to staff and that all grievances must be directed through the Board rather than to the workers themselves. This raises questions about the level of direct access residents have when issues arise on the ground. Finally, residents should be aware that the amendment to the Municipal Fee Schedule was postponed. This is a significant item that could affect the cost of various town services. The Board is required to re-notice this item for the next meeting on April 13. Stay tuned for updates. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-03-23/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH