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Community concerns raised but dismissed
At the March 17 Select Board meeting, residents presented a resolution signed by 30 people regarding unfulfilled Right to Know requests and document access. The Board did not provide a substantive response to these transparency concerns... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-17/ #MeetingWatch
Financial oversight and internal controls
Financial oversight concerns at the March 17 meeting: The Town Treasurer noted that invoices lack Select Board signatures 90% of the time. Meanwhile, a motion to approve the March 17 manifest failed because a member had not reviewed it... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-17/ #MeetingWatch
Split board views on personnel/transparency
The Warner Select Board remains divided on the Town Administrator investigation. While some residents demand transparency on why a salary is being paid during an investigation, the Board cited legal restrictions on discussing the matter... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-17/ #MeetingWatch
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Transparency and financial oversight took center stage at the March 17 Warner Select Board meeting. Residents arrived with serious questions that remain largely unanswered. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
First, a resolution signed by 30 residents addressed unfulfilled Right to Know requests and concerns over document access. Despite the formal presentation, the Board did not provide a substantive response or commit to new transparency protocols.
Second, financial controls are under scrutiny. The Town Treasurer reported that 90% of invoices lack Select Board signatures. This led to a failed vote on the March 17 manifest after a member refused to approve it without prior review.
Finally, the Board is split on the Town Administrator investigation. While taxpayers seek clarity on why a salary is being paid during an ongoing investigation, the Board cited legal counsel as a barrier to providing details. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-17/
The March 17 Select Board meeting in Warner was marked by significant community tension and unresolved questions regarding town administration and financial oversight. Residents presented a formal resolution signed by 30 community members, calling for better document access and the fulfillment of Right to Know requests. However, the Board did not offer a substantive response to these demands for transparency. This comes at a time when the community is seeking clarity on the ongoing investigation by the Merrimack County Sheriff's Department involving the Town Administrator—an official who is currently receiving a salary despite not performing duties. Financial accountability was also a major theme. The Town Treasurer raised concerns that 90% of invoices are not signed by the Select Board, highlighting a gap in standard oversight. This lack of protocol was underscored when a motion to approve the March 17 manifest failed because a board member refused to vote without having reviewed the documents first. As these issues persist, residents deserve more than procedural discussions; they deserve clear answers on how taxpayer money is being managed and how much access the public actually has to town records. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-17/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH