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Off-agenda controversial decisions

Transparency Alert: At the 4/13 Board of Selectmen meeting, officials voted on a Brook Road wetland restoration plan and a George Hildum abatement request—neither of which were listed on the public agenda. Residents can't... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-04-13/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH

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Impact of fee schedule amendments

The Springfield Board of Selectmen unanimously approved amendments to the Municipal Fee Schedule on 4/13. These changes impact the cost of services for every resident and business in town. Make sure you know how much your... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-04-13/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH

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Split votes and transparency

During the 4/13 meeting, Selectman Erin Meding recused herself from the vote on the George Hildum abatement request. While recusals are necessary for conflicts of interest, the item itself was not on the original public agenda. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-04-13/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH

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Why is the Springfield Board of Selectmen making significant decisions behind closed doors—or at least, without public notice? Here is what happened at the April 13 meeting that you should know about. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH

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First, the transparency issue: The Board voted to approve a restoration plan for a wetland violation on Brook Road and an abatement request for Fred Davis. Neither of these items appeared on the published agenda. If they were on the agenda, residents could have prepared.

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Second, the financial impact: The Board unanimously approved changes to the Municipal Fee Schedule. These amendments, prepared by Tim Bray, will change the cost of town services for all residents and local businesses. Watch for these costs to hit your next bill.

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Accountability matters. When the Board bypasses the agenda for environmental and financial decisions, it limits the community's ability to participate in local government. Stay informed and show up to the next meeting. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-04-13/

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Transparency Check: What happened at the April 13 Springfield Board of Selectmen meeting?

While many items followed the agenda, the Board made two significant decisions that residents were not given prior notice to prepare for. Without these items appearing on the public agenda, community members were unable to research the issues or prepare testimony before the votes were taken. These included: 

1. The approval of a restoration plan regarding a wetland violation on Brook Road.
2. The approval of a George Hildum abatement request for Fred Davis (a vote in which Selectman Erin Meding recused herself).

Additionally, the Board unanimously approved amendments to the Municipal Fee Schedule. These changes directly affect the cost of municipal services for every resident and business owner in Springfield. 

Local government works best when decisions are predictable and transparent. When high-significance items like environmental violations and financial abatements are handled off-agenda, it limits the public's ability to hold officials accountable. We will continue to monitor these proceedings to ensure Springfield residents are informed. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-04-13/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH