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Select Board — April 8, 2026

The meeting was a standard work session focused on administrative appointments and routine motions with no public comment or recorded tension.

Date Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Decisions 6 Routine

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At the April 8 Select Board meeting, the board focused on administrative appointments and moved into a closed-door session to discuss personnel matters.

First, the board passed several 3-0 votes to fill vacancies and reappoint members to key town positions. These include members for the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Planning Board, and the Pillsbury Free Library Board of Trustees. These appointments ensure the continuity of local oversight and services.

However, the board also voted unanimously to enter a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a). This session was specifically designated to discuss the dismissal, promotion, compensation, disciplining, or investigation of a public employee. While the law allows for these discussions to be private to protect individual privacy, personnel decisions involving town staff are matters of high importance to the community and impact how our local government functions.

We will continue to monitor how these personnel discussions translate into policy and staffing changes for the town of Warner.

Apr 8, 2026 6 decisions Routine
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“This is a work session and there will not be public comment.”

— Alfred Hanson · Opening the meeting. 00:00

“I have received a text message that someone is unable to watch the meeting on Zoom.”

— Michael Smith · Addressing a technical issue with the Zoom feed.
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Topics ⁠discussed

Each topic expands to quotes and full context.
Speakers: Alfred Hanson, Michael Smith
What was discussed

The Board discussed the purpose of entering a non-public session regarding personnel matters before moving into executive session.

Speakers: Alfred Hanson, Rick Bixby, Michael Smith
What was discussed

The Board conducted a series of motions to fill vacancies and reappoint members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, and Library Board of Trustees.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.

Potentially controversial issues

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Non-Public Session on Personnel Matters

The board moved into a non-public session regarding the dismissal, promotion, compensation, disciplining, or investigation of a public employee. While legally protected under RSA 91-A:3 II (a), personnel matters involving potential discipline or dismissal are inherently sensitive and impact public trust and staffing.
Board position: The board voted unanimously to enter executive session to handle these matters privately.
low concern

Public ⁠comment

What residents said — verbatim, with timestamps.
No public comments were identified in this meeting.

Decisions ⁠logged

Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
Reappoint Barbara Marty to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (Full Member, 3-year term)
Term: 4/1/2026 – 4/1/2029. Motion by Hanson, seconded by Bixby.
Passed (3-0)
Appoint Ian Rogers to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (Alternate, 2-year term)
Term: 4/1/2026 – 4/1/2028. Motion by Hanson, seconded by Bixby.
Passed (3-0)
Reappoint Barak Greene to the Planning Board (Full Member, 3-year term)
Term: 4/1/2026 – 4/1/2029. Motion by Hanson, seconded by Smith.
Passed (3-0)
Appoint Robert Holmes to the Planning Board (Full Member, 3-year term)
Promoted from Alternate position. Term: 4/1/2026 – 4/1/2029. Motion by Hanson, seconded by Smith.
Passed (3-0)
Reappoint Sherry Colfer to the Pillsbury Free Library Board of Trustees (Alternate, 1-year term)
Term: 4/1/2026 – 4/1/2027. Motion by Hanson, seconded by Bixby. Note: Transcript contains typo 'Colfre'; corrected to Colfer.
Passed (3-0)
00:00
Motion to enter Non-Public Session (RSA 91-A:3 II (a))
Regarding dismissal, promotion, compensation, disciplining, or investigation of a public employee. Motion by Hanson, seconded by Bixby.
Passed (3-0)

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The Warner Select Board remains unified. During the April 8 meeting, all appointments to the Zoning Board, Planning Board, and Library Board were passed with 3-0 votes. #WarnerNH #TownGovernance https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-04-08/ #MeetingWatch
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On April 8, the Warner Select Board held a work session focused on administrative appointments and personnel matters. Here is what you need to know about the decisions made. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
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The Board unanimously (3-0) approved several appointments, including reappointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, and the Pillsbury Free Library Board of Trustees. These roles are essential for town operations.
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Critically, the Board also voted 3-0 to enter a non-public session regarding the dismissal, promotion, compensation, disciplining, or investigation of a public employee. Because these matters happen behind closed doors, transparency is vital for public trust.
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While such sessions are protected under RSA 91-A, the community should remain attentive to how personnel decisions affect our town's staff and services. Stay informed on how Warner is being run. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-04-08/
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At the April 8 Select Board meeting, the board focused on administrative appointments and moved into a closed-door session to discuss personnel matters.

First, the board passed several 3-0 votes to fill vacancies and reappoint members to key town positions. These include members for the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Planning Board, and the Pillsbury Free Library Board of Trustees. These appointments ensure the continuity of local oversight and services.

However, the board also voted unanimously to enter a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (a). This session was specifically designated to discuss the dismissal, promotion, compensation, disciplining, or investigation of a public employee. While the law allows for these discussions to be private to protect individual privacy, personnel decisions involving town staff are matters of high importance to the community and impact how our local government functions.

We will continue to monitor how these personnel discussions translate into policy and staffing changes for the town of Warner. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-04-08/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Sign necessary appointment documents for newly appointed/reappointed members
Assigned: Select Board · Due: Immediate

Member ⁠positions

7 issues · 0 explicit · 6 inferred
Present
Reappoint Barbara Marty to the Zoning Board of Adjustment YES
Supported the reappointment
Appoint Ian Rogers to the Zoning Board of Adjustment YES
Supported the appointment
Reappoint Barak Greene to the Planning Board YES
Supported the reappointment
Appoint Robert Holmes to the Planning Board YES
Supported the appointment
Reappoint Sherry Colfer to the Pillsbury Free Library Board of Trustees YES
Supported the reappointment
Motion to enter Non-Public Session (RSA 91-A:3 II (a)) YES
Supported entering non-public session
Present
Reappoint Barbara Marty to the Zoning Board of Adjustment YES
Supported the reappointment
Appoint Ian Rogers to the Zoning Board of Adjustment YES
Supported the appointment
Reappoint Sherry Colfer to the Pillsbury Free Library Board of Trustees YES
Supported the reappointment
Motion to enter Non-Public Session (RSA 91-A:3 II (a)) YES
Supported entering non-public session
Reappoint Barak Greene to the Planning Board YES ~
Supported the reappointment
Appoint Robert Holmes to the Planning Board YES ~
Supported the appointment
Michael Smith
Member
Present
Reappoint Barak Greene to the Planning Board YES
Supported the reappointment
Appoint Robert Holmes to the Planning Board YES
Supported the appointment
Reappoint Barbara Marty to the Zoning Board of Adjustment YES ~
Supported the reappointment
Appoint Ian Rogers to the Zoning Board of Adjustment YES ~
Supported the appointment
Reappoint Sherry Colfer to the Pillsbury Free Library Board of Trustees YES ~
Supported the reappointment
Motion to enter Non-Public Session (RSA 91-A:3 II (a)) YES ~
Supported entering non-public session
Present
Reappoint Barbara Marty to the Zoning Board of Adjustment YES ~
Supported the reappointment
Present
Reappoint Barak Greene to the Planning Board YES ~
Supported the reappointment
Present
Appointments and Reappointments YES
Participated in appointments

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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