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Prioritizing speed over adherence to established town procurement policy.
At the March 3 Select Board meeting, the Board voted 2-1 to award the 2025 Town Audit to Vachon Clukay, despite only receiving two bids. Member Mike Smith voted NO, noting that Town policy requires three quotes. #WarnerNH #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-03/ #MeetingWatch
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Community concern regarding town errors causing significant financial harm.
A resident faced an $8,000 tax bill and a lien due to errors in the town's current use mapping. While the Select Board agreed to investigate the LUCT dispute, no immediate remedy was offered for the financial impact on the resident... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-03/ #MeetingWatch
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Internal board divisions and split votes.
The Warner Select Board is showing internal division. In the March 3 meeting, member Mike Smith voted against or abstained from three major decisions: the town audit, the new land sale policy, and energy legislation. #WarnerNH... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-03/ #MeetingWatch
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A series of recent decisions by the Warner Select Board raise questions about policy adherence and resident impact. Here is a breakdown of the March 3 meeting. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
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First, the Board voted 2-1 to award the 2025 Town Audit to Vachon Clukay. Member Mike Smith dissented, stating that Town policy requires three quotes, but only two bids were received. The majority argued it was 'reckless' to delay further.
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Second, a resident brought a serious issue to the Board: an $8,000 tax bill and a lien resulting from errors in the town's current use mapping. The Board promised to investigate, but the resident's financial standing remains at risk.
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Finally, the Board is increasingly divided. Beyond the audit vote, member Mike Smith abstained from the new Land Sale Policy vote and voted NO on supporting Senate Bill SB538. Transparency in how these splits affect town direction is vital.
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Stay informed on how Warner is managed. Follow us for more updates on local governance. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-03/
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At the March 3 Select Board meeting, several decisions highlighted a tension between administrative speed and adherence to established town policies. One major point of contention was the selection of the 2025 Town Auditor. Despite receiving only two bids, the Board voted 2-1 to award the contract to Vachon Clukay. Select Board member Mike Smith voted against the move, citing Town policy which requires three quotes for such contracts. The majority argued that delaying the decision any longer would be 'reckless,' effectively prioritizing a quick selection over strict policy compliance. Additionally, the Board addressed a high-stakes dispute involving a resident who was hit with an $8,000 tax bill and a lien due to errors in the town's current use mapping (LUCT). While the Board agreed to investigate the matter, the meeting offered no immediate resolution for the resident, who is dealing with the direct financial consequences of town mapping inaccuracies. With split votes on the audit, energy legislation, and abstentions on the new land sale policy, the Board is clearly navigating significant internal divisions. We will continue to monitor how these decisions impact Warner residents and taxpayers. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-03/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH