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Hiring procedure course correction
During the April 28 Select Board meeting, the Board initially moved to hire a specific individual as a part-time minute taker before voiding the motion to follow proper hiring procedures. Transparency in town hiring matters. #WarnerNH... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-04-28/ #MeetingWatch
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Split votes and board internal dynamics
At the 4/28 Select Board meeting, Michael J. Smith abstained from votes on the Consent Agenda, payroll manifests, and previous meeting minutes. This repeated pattern of abstention on routine items warrants resident attention. #WarnerNH... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-04-28/ #MeetingWatch
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Fiscal impact of infrastructure decisions
The town is moving forward with the Ballard Brook culvert replacement. Total cost: $185,807. The town’s share is $46,451.75. The Board accepted the grant terms on 4/28. #WarnerNH #TaxpayerAlert https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-04-28/ #MeetingWatch
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What is the future of management in Warner? During the April 28 Select Board meeting, public comment highlighted growing tension over how our town is run. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
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Residents challenged the Board’s ability to manage town affairs, arguing that the current structure is inadequate and that Warner needs a professional Town Administrator to run operations more like a business. The Board did not issue a formal response.
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The meeting also saw a mid-session course correction regarding the minute-taker position. After a motion to hire a specific individual was made, the Board voided it to ensure the position is properly posted and follows standard hiring procedures.
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Finally, we noted a pattern of abstentions from Board member Michael J. Smith on routine administrative items, including payroll and previous minutes. We will continue to monitor how these internal dynamics affect town business. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-04-28/
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At the April 28 Select Board meeting, several issues surfaced regarding how Warner is managed and how town business is conducted. Public comment highlighted significant resident dissatisfaction with the current management structure. One resident explicitly stated that the Select Board cannot adequately manage the town and argued for the appointment of a professional Town Administrator. The Board offered no formal response to these concerns, which touch on the fundamental way our community functions. There was also a notable discussion regarding town hiring. The Board initially moved to hire an individual for the minute-taker position, but realized the need to follow standard procedures and voided the motion. The position will now be publicly posted to ensure transparency and compliance with hiring protocols. Lastly, residents should note that while the Board was unified on major infrastructure projects—like the $185,807 Ballard Brook culvert replacement—Board member Michael J. Smith abstained from several routine administrative votes, including payroll and the approval of previous minutes. We will continue to track these developments to ensure Warner's government remains transparent and responsive. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-04-28/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH