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Community concerns raised but dismissed/not answered
At the May 12 Select Board meeting, residents urged the board to provide a concrete plan for hiring a new Town Administrator. While the Board promised "public input," they failed to provide specific details on how that input... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-05-12/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
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Fiscal responsibility vs. long-term health/safety
A $130,000 decision looms for Warner taxpayers. The Select Board is weighing two options for the fire-damaged Highway Garage: a cheaper retrofit or a full wash/removal. DPW warns a retrofit may not remove odors or carcinogens... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-05-12/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
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Split votes/internal board dynamics
During the May 12 meeting, Select Board member Michael J. Smith abstained from both the approval of the town manifest (accounts payable/payroll) and the acceptance of previous meeting minutes. A notable departure from the rest... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-05-12/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
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Warner residents are asking questions about the town's future, but the Select Board is providing only generalities. Here is what happened at the May 12 meeting regarding the Town Administrator search and critical infrastructure repairs. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
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First, the Town Administrator search. Residents requested specific details on hiring methodology and the role of outside consultants. The Board expressed an intent to seek feedback but could not explain how that input would be collected or used.
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Second, the Highway Garage repairs. There is a $130,000 price gap between repair options. DPW noted that a cheaper 'retrofit' might leave carcinogens and odors in the building. The Board must decide: immediate savings or long-term health and safety?
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Finally, we saw internal divergence. While the Board voted unanimously on new hires, member Michael J. Smith abstained from approving the May 12 manifest and the April 28 minutes. We will be watching for more clarity on these decisions. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-05-12/
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At the May 12 Select Board meeting, several high-stakes issues were discussed that demand more transparency and specific planning from our town leadership. First, the process for hiring a new Town Administrator remains vague. Despite residents asking for concrete details regarding hiring methodology, the use of outside consultants, and how public feedback will actually be integrated, the Board provided only general intentions. Residents are looking for a clear roadmap, not just an assurance that they will be 'heard.' Second, the town faces a significant decision regarding the fire-damaged Highway Garage. The DPW presented two paths: a retrofit or a full removal and wash of the metal components. There is a $130,000 difference between these options. Crucially, the DPW warned that a retrofit might not eliminate odors or potential carcinogens. The Board must weigh the immediate fiscal impact against the long-term health and safety of our town employees. Finally, it is worth noting that while the Board was unified on administrative hires, Select Board member Michael J. Smith abstained from voting on both the town manifest (accounts payable/payroll) and the acceptance of the April 28 meeting minutes. We will continue to monitor these developments as the Board moves forward. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-05-12/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH