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Off-agenda controversial decision regarding service reduction
At the July 13 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Board discussed and decided to eliminate Thursday evening office hours. This significant change to town services was not listed on the public agenda. Residents should have been... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-07-13/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH
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Fiscal impact and service reduction
The Board confirmed that eliminating Thursday evening office hours will result in $0 in taxpayer savings because the affected staff are salaried. Residents are losing evening access to town services without any fiscal benefit. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-07-13/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH
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Discrepancy between transcript and official record
Transparency alert: The July 13 Board meeting transcript shows two separate non-public sessions, but official minutes only record one. Discrepancies in how non-public sessions are documented prevent a full understanding of... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-07-13/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH
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Transparency issue at the July 13 Board of Selectmen meeting: A major decision affecting town services was made without being listed on the public agenda. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH
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The Board addressed staff harassment and subsequently reaffirmed the decision to eliminate Thursday evening office hours. This change limits resident access to town services, yet it was not on the formal agenda for public review.
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When residents asked about the fiscal impact, the Board stated there are no taxpayer savings because the employees are salaried. Residents are losing evening access to the town office with no budget reduction to show for it.
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Additionally, while the meeting transcript records two separate non-public sessions, the official record only accounts for one. Accurate documentation of non-public sessions is vital for civic accountability. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-07-13/
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At the July 13 Board of Selectmen meeting, a significant change to town services was discussed and decided upon—despite not being listed on the public agenda. Citing concerns over the harassment of officials and staff, the Board reaffirmed its decision to eliminate Thursday evening office hours. The Board stated this move is a safety measure to ensure no staff member works alone. However, when residents inquired about the impact on taxpayers, the Board clarified that there would be no cost savings, as the affected employees are salaried. This means residents are losing evening access to town services without any corresponding reduction in the town budget. Beyond the agenda omission, there appears to be a discrepancy in the official record. While the meeting transcript shows the Board entered non-public session twice, the official minutes only reflect one session. When significant changes to service availability are made, residents deserve prior notice so they can prepare to participate in the discussion. We will continue to monitor how these service reductions impact our community. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/select-board/2026-07-13/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH