The week in ⁠Sunapee

The Sunapee Selectboard moved forward on hydro dam repairs tied to an expected FERC inspection failure even though the topic was absent from the published agenda. Residents had no advance notice of the safety issues or the planned bidding process through CMA engineers. ⁠This approach left little room for public input on a key infrastructure matter.

The same meeting featured several off-agenda personnel updates, including a new Buildings & Grounds foreman start date, a 1099 code compliance hire, and the July 10 resignation of staff member Josh. The board also approved a $65,000 contract for George's Mills boat launch stabilization and appointed two fire wards. ⁠These items advanced without prior listing or opportunity for comment.

Residents should watch the upcoming bidding process for the dam repairs and any developments around the FERC inspection. The July 10 staff resignation may affect town operations in the near term. ⁠Attention to agenda transparency at future meetings will remain important.