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Dismissal of public comment
During the April 8 Select Board meeting, Alfred Hanson stated: "This is a work session and there will not be public comment." When local officials shut down public input, residents lose their ability to engage with town governance... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-04-08/ #MeetingWatch
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Routine administrative oversight
The Warner Select Board moved forward with several key appointments on 4/8, including new members for the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Board. Oversight begins with knowing who is making decisions for our community. #WarnerNH... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-04-08/ #MeetingWatch
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Technical barriers to public access
Technical issues hindered transparency at the 4/8 Select Board meeting, with reports of residents being unable to access the Zoom stream. Reliable remote access is essential for public oversight in Warner. #WarnerNH #Transparency https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-04-08/ #MeetingWatch
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Transparency in local government relies on two things: access and input. At the April 8 Warner Select Board meeting, both were called into question. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
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First, access. During the meeting, Michael Smith reported that residents were unable to watch the proceedings via Zoom. When digital access fails, the public is effectively locked out of the room.
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Second, input. At the start of the session, Alfred Hanson stated, "This is a work session and there will not be public comment." While work sessions are common, labeling a meeting as 'no public comment' limits resident engagement.
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Between technical barriers and the explicit restriction on public comment, the April 8 meeting made it difficult for Warner residents to actively participate in the decisions being made. We need more than just a seat; we need a voice. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-04-08/
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Transparency and public access are the foundations of accountable local government. During the Warner Select Board meeting on April 8, 2026, residents faced two significant hurdles to meaningful participation. First, technical issues prevented some community members from watching the meeting via Zoom. In an era where remote access is a primary way for residents to monitor town business, these technical failures create a barrier to oversight. Second, the opportunity for public engagement was explicitly limited. At the opening of the meeting, Alfred Hanson stated, "This is a work session and there will not be public comment." While the Board proceeded with several routine appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, and Library Trustees, the lack of a mechanism for public input means residents could not voice concerns regarding these appointments or other business. We encourage all Warner residents to stay engaged and demand reliable access and clear opportunities for public input at all town proceedings. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-04-08/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH