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Public hearing draws mixed views on proposal to expand Select Board from three to five members
Summary
At a public hearing during the March 3 meeting, residents and board members debated a petition warrant article to change the Select Board from three to five members. Speakers expressed concerns about volunteer availability, candidate quality and local precedent.
The Ossipee Board of Selectmen held a public hearing on March 3, 2025 about a petition warrant article proposing to expand the Select Board from three members to five. Residents, current board members and other attendees offered mixed views during the hearing.
Opponents argued that expanding the board could dilute candidate quality and impose additional costs. Several speakers said it is already…
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