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Zoning Board conflict of interest and mitigation

At the July 21 Select Board meeting, a conflict of interest was identified involving the new land use secretary, who is an abutter in a pending case. The Board appointed a substitute to ensure procedural fairness. Details on... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-07-21/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH

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FEMA floodplain ordinance updates and community impact

Warner residents in floodplain areas: The town must update flood ordinances and site plan regulations by Nov 13, 2026, to meet state requirements. The Select Board will meet in August to review these changes. Stay tuned for how... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-07-21/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH

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Split vote on non-public session

The July 21 Select Board meeting saw a 2-1 split vote on entering a non-public session. While the board was unified on most administrative items, the dissent highlights internal division on when the public should be excluded... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-07-21/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH

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What happened at the July 21 Select Board meeting? From zoning conflicts to looming FEMA deadline changes, here is what Warner residents need to know about decisions affecting our community. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH

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First, a procedural issue: A conflict of interest was identified regarding the new land use secretary, who is an abutter in a pending case. To protect the integrity of the process, the Board appointed Judy Newman-Rogers to step in for this specific case.

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Second, upcoming regulatory changes: The state has approved the FEMA floodplain study. Warner has until Nov 13, 2026, to update town ordinances and site plan regulations. This will impact property owners and developers in regulated areas.

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Finally, a split on transparency: The Board voted 2-1 to enter a non-public session. While the board moved forward together on most issues, the lone dissent on entering a closed session is worth noting for those watching how much is discussed in public. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-07-21/

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Important updates from the July 21 Select Board meeting regarding local governance and land use.

First, the Board addressed a conflict of interest involving the new land use secretary, who is an abutter in a pending case. To ensure the process remains fair and follows proper procedure, the Board decided that Judy Newman-Rogers will step in for Peg Bastien for this specific case. Town Counsel is currently reviewing the rules of procedure to provide clearer definitions regarding the 'appearance of conflict of interest' moving forward.

Second, residents living in or near floodplain areas should be aware of upcoming regulatory changes. Following the state's approval of the FEMA floodplain study, Warner is required to modify its town ordinances and site plan regulations by November 13, 2026. The Select Board is scheduled to meet in August to review these proposed modifications, which will directly impact local zoning and development.

Lastly, while the Board was largely unified on administrative matters, there was a 2-1 split vote regarding the motion to enter a non-public session. We will continue to monitor how the Board balances private discussions with the public's right to transparency. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/select-board/2026-07-21/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH