Select Board — March 17, 2026
Routine procedural items passed smoothly, but nine public speakers created sustained tension over the unresolved Town Administrator matter with minimal board engagement.
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At the March 17, 2026 Select Board meeting in Warner, nine residents spoke during public comment and presented a resolution signed by roughly 30 people. It called for reinstatement of Town Administrator Kathy Frenette, completion of outstanding RSA 91-A requests, and concrete steps on the 2024 audit findings such as welfare list leaks and duplicate payments.
The board declined to engage on the resolution or any reinstatement vote, citing advice from legal counsel tied to the ongoing Merrimack County Sheriff's investigation. Mike Smith stated that nothing legally bars the board from acting and that the new board is entitled to information on the matter. No other members responded.
The same meeting approved a manifest exceeding $1.2 million by a 2-1 vote, with Smith dissenting, and set a regular schedule of second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:00 PM. No timeline was given for addressing the audit or personnel issues raised by residents.
Topics discussed
Nominations and votes for Chair and Vice Chair positions.
Clerk reported on capital reserve fund transfers required within 10 days of Town Meeting vote.
Board members assigned to various town committees including Parks & Rec, Conservation, Planning Board, and others.
Board agreed to meet on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:00 PM with optional work sessions at 4:00 PM.
Discussion on scheduling regular meetings with department heads and volunteer boards.
Board directed posting of weight limits on Class V roads until end of April.
Multiple residents spoke on Town Administrator reinstatement, audit findings, transparency, and personnel issues.
Approval of accounts payable and payroll manifests with discussion on invoice signing procedures.
March 3 minutes tabled; meeting adjourned at 7:03 PM.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Town Administrator reinstatement, audit accountability, and transparency
Split votes
Community vs. board tension
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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