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Off-agenda/unusual decision-making and legal risk
At the March 31 Select Board meeting, members voted to restrict Select Board member Michael Smith from accessing town buildings. The motion was only rescinded after legal counsel and public outcry warned of the legal risks to the town... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-31/ #MeetingWatch
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Significant community concern regarding infrastructure
Warner residents are raising alarms over a proposed 205-foot cell tower at the Transfer Station. The Select Board is currently discussing the proposal, noting potential signal repeater benefits from Verizon. #WarnerNH #CommunityAlert https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-31/ #MeetingWatch
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Internal board divisions and procedural integrity
The Warner Select Board remains divided. On March 31, a 2-1 vote attempted to bar an elected official from town buildings—a move that was immediately rescinded following concerns it was an unlawful attempt to prevent an official from... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-31/ #MeetingWatch
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A contentious March 31 Select Board meeting in Warner revealed deep divisions and a move that nearly created significant legal liability for the town. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
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The Board initially voted 2-1 to restrict Select Board member Michael Smith from accessing town buildings, limiting him to meetings and legal sessions. The motion was only rescinded after legal counsel and residents warned it could be unlawful.
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Residents at the meeting called the move a 'vendetta' and a 'restraining order' against an elected official, arguing it would prevent Smith from executing his duties. The discussion on Smith’s access has been tabled until April 14.
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Beyond the board conflict, the town is facing a major infrastructure decision: a proposed 205-foot cell tower at the Transfer Station. Residents are voicing concerns over the visual and landscape impact on our community. #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-31/
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The March 31 Select Board meeting in Warner was marked by high tension and decisions that raised serious questions about governance and legal liability. Most notably, the Board moved to restrict Select Board member Michael Smith from accessing town buildings, except for specific meetings and legal sessions. This decision was met with immediate pushback from residents, who argued the move was an attempt to prevent an elected official from performing his duties. Following advice from legal counsel regarding the potential for municipal lawsuits, the Board voted to rescind the motion and table the matter until April 14. In addition to the internal Board conflict, the town is facing a major visual and infrastructural change. The Board discussed the proposal for a 205-foot cell tower at the Transfer Station. While the Board noted potential benefits regarding signal repeaters from Verizon, residents expressed significant concern regarding the tower's height and placement. As these issues develop, residents should stay informed on how these decisions affect town operations and our local landscape. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-31/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH