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Warner, NH
Tracking 6 boards and committees in Warner. Every meeting transcribed, every vote logged.
At a glance
This town in numbers.
8
Worth watching
53
Decisions logged
47
Public comments
11
Meetings analyzed
11
Meetings analyzed
6
Boards tracked
47
Comments tracked
8
Worth watching
Worth watching here
Recent meetings flagged as heated, off-agenda, or otherwise consequential.
Minute Taker Employment Status
The transition from a contract basis to a part-time employee involves questions of benefits, hiring transparency, and workload allocation. The community raised specific questions about formal posting and benefit eligibility.
Contentious
Town Management and Administration
Public speakers expressed fundamental disagreement with the board's ability to govern, specifically calling for the hiring of a professional Town Administrator to replace the current Select Board management style.
Contentious
Employment Status of Town Administrator Kathy Frenette
The board voted not to reinstate the Town Administrator amidst significant public outcry. Residents expressed a lack of confidence in her ability to perform duties professionally, and there were public allegations regarding a conflict of interest involving the Board Chair.
Contentious
Driveway Regulation Reform
The board is debating how to define private vs. shared driveways. This is contentious because regulation costs directly impact housing affordability, creating a conflict between town equipment accessibility/safety and the economic feasibility of development.
Peacock Hill Rd LLC Site Plan
The approval involved complex technical requirements including septic, well, terrain, and stormwater runoff mitigation, which often trigger environmental or neighbor concerns.
Jurisdiction of Home-Based Business Complaints
There is internal debate over whether the Planning Board or the Select Board has the authority to handle business complaints, indicating a potential gap in administrative clarity.
Alleged Conflict of Interest and Procedural Fairness
A member of the public challenged the impartiality of Board Chair Alfred Hanson, alleging he should have recused himself from votes involving Kathy Frenette due to a personal legal matter (a restraining order).
Contentious
Restriction on Select Board Member Michael Smith's Access
The board attempted to bar an elected official from accessing town buildings. This sparked debate over the legality of such a move, potential violations of RSA 643:1, and the risk of municipal lawsuits.
Contentious
Community responsiveness
How well does each board address what residents say in public comment? Higher is better.
Based on 55 public comments across 3 boards. Trend compares recent vs. older meetings.
Boards & committees
Click any board to see meeting reports.
S
Select Board
8 meetings tracked
Latest: 2026-05-12
50% responsive
7 heated
K
Kearsarge Regional School Board
4 meetings tracked
Latest: 2026-05-21
12% responsive
4 heated
P
Planning Board
3 meetings tracked
Latest: 2026-05-04
0% responsive
1 heated
B
Budget Committee
0 meetings tracked
C
Conservation Commission
0 meetings tracked
Z
Zoning Board of Adjustment
0 meetings tracked
Recent reports
Published reports across every board.
Select Board — Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Town Administrator Vacancy — The leadership structure of the town is in transition, affecting municipal management and service delivery.
Routine
Other High Impact
Select Board — Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Communication Tower Infrastructure Development — Potential long-term change to land use and local infrastructure/visual landscape.
Routine
Other High Impact
Planning Board — Monday, May 4, 2026
The meeting was a standard conceptual consultation focused on technical requirements and regulatory adherence rather than heated debate.
Routine
Select Board — Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The meeting was marked by significant public dissatisfaction, with multiple residents using their time to criticize the board's management, financial prudence, and transparency.
Contentious
Safety Change
Select Board — Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The meeting was marked by high-stakes personnel decisions, public accusations of lack of integrity/conflict of interest against the Chair, and significant gaps between public testimony and the official minutes.
Contentious
Other High Impact
Select Board — Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The meeting was a standard work session focused on administrative appointments and lacked public comment or debate.
Routine
Planning Board — Monday, April 6, 2026
Driveway Regulation Impact on Housing Affordability — Significant; board members noted that $10,000 in added costs can translate to $24,000 over the life of a 30-year mortgage.
Routine
Other High Impact
Select Board — Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The meeting was marked by heated public testimony regarding the rights of elected officials and accusations of personal vendettas among board members.
Contentious
Other High Impact
Select Board — Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The meeting was marked by high public turnout, a formal resolution from residents regarding transparency, and heated debate regarding personnel and legal restrictions.
Contentious
Other High Impact
Planning Board — Monday, March 16, 2026
No public speakers, no off-agenda decisions, and all substantive actions passed without dissent or external pressure.
Routine
Select Board — Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Land Use Change Tax (LUCT) accuracy — Individual cases involve significant tax bills (e.g., $8,000) and potential liens/credit damage.
Routine
Tax Increase
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