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Off-agenda controversial decision
Transparency Alert: At the 7/20 Selectboard meeting, the board approved a proposal for the Farmers Market to install a path on town property. This was not on the public agenda, meaning residents weren't given notice to prepare... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/selectboard/2026-07-20/ #MeetingWatch #SunapeeNH
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Prioritizing grant funding over constitutional/procedural concerns
During the 7/20 meeting, a board member raised concerns that a new $13,300 highway safety grant requires officers to make a minimum number of stops per hour—a requirement that could lead to constitutional violations. The board... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/selectboard/2026-07-20/ #MeetingWatch #SunapeeNH
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Community concerns dismissed/ignored
Residents at the 7/20 Selectboard meeting criticized the town's lack of transparency regarding municipal property leases. Concerns were raised about the failure to use RFPs and a lack of public notice when leasing a visitor... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/selectboard/2026-07-20/ #MeetingWatch #SunapeeNH
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What happened at the July 20 Selectboard meeting matters for Sunapee residents. From off-agenda decisions to constitutional concerns, here is what you missed. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #SunapeeNH
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First, a significant land-use decision was made without prior notice. The board approved a proposal for the Farmers Market to install a path on town property. Because this wasn't on the agenda, residents couldn't prepare or attend to voice their views.
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Second, the board voted to accept a $13,300 highway safety grant. A board member warned that the grant's stop requirements could lead to Fourth Amendment violations, but the board moved forward with the vote regardless.
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Finally, residents voiced frustration over how municipal property is leased. They are calling for a formal RFP process to ensure transparency and proper tax assessment, noting a recent lease of a visitor center lacked public notification. The board... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/selectboard/2026-07-20/
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During the July 20 Selectboard meeting, several issues were addressed that directly impact Sunapee residents, including decisions made without prior public notice. Most notably, the board approved a proposal for the Farmers Market to install a public path on town property. This item was not included on the official public agenda, meaning residents were not given the opportunity to review the proposal or prepare for the discussion before the vote was taken. One board member expressed skepticism regarding the 'snowball effect' such land-use changes could have on local access. There were also concerns regarding police enforcement and transparency. The board voted to accept a $13,300 highway safety grant despite a board member's warning that the grant's requirements for a minimum number of stops per hour could lead to Fourth Amendment violations. Additionally, residents used the public comment period to criticize the town's process for leasing municipal property to private businesses, citing a lack of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and public notification. The board did not take formal action on these resident concerns during the meeting. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/selectboard/2026-07-20/ #MeetingWatch #SunapeeNH