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Off-agenda/unusual decision-making and attempt to restrict elected official
At the March 31 Select Board meeting, the Board initially voted 2-1 to bar elected official Michael Smith from accessing town buildings. After public outcry and legal warnings regarding potential lawsuits, the motion was rescinded and... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-31/ #MeetingWatch
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Community concerns regarding legality and fiscal risk
Warner residents raised serious concerns at the 3/31 Select Board meeting, arguing that attempting to restrict an elected official's access to Town Hall was an unlawful 'restraining order' that could expose the town to massive lawsuits... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-31/ #MeetingWatch
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Split votes and internal board divisions
During the March 31 meeting, the Warner Select Board remains divided. A 2-1 vote to restrict Select Board member Michael Smith's building access highlights deep internal tensions and questions regarding the board's direction. #WarnerNH... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-31/ #MeetingWatch
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The March 31 Warner Select Board meeting was one of the most contentious in recent memory. The Board attempted a move that could have exposed the town to significant legal liability. Here is what happened. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
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The Board initially voted 2-1 to restrict Select Board member Michael Smith's access to town buildings, limiting him only to specific meetings. This move was sparked by allegations of document tampering, but it drew immediate backlash from the public.
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Residents argued the move was an unlawful attempt to sideline an elected official and warned it could open the town to massive lawsuits. After legal counsel advised the Board, they voted to rescind the motion and tabled the matter until April 14.
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With the Board split 2-1 on this issue and residents questioning whether personal animosity is driving policy, the tension in Warner remains high. We will continue to monitor the follow-up meeting on April 14. 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 a decision that could have had serious legal and financial consequences for our town. During the meeting, the Board initially voted 2-1 to restrict Select Board member Michael Smith’s access to town buildings, effectively barring an elected official from entering Town Hall except for specific meetings. The decision was based on allegations of document tampering, but it was met with intense opposition from residents. Public speakers argued that this action functioned as an unauthorized 'restraining order' against an elected official and warned that the move could expose the town to massive, costly lawsuits. Following legal counsel's advice and significant public debate, the Board ultimately voted to rescind the motion and tabled the discussion until the April 14 meeting. This incident highlights a deep division within the Board and raises serious questions about whether decisions are being made based on legal procedure or personal grievances. We will be watching closely as the Board revisits this issue next month. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-03-31/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH