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Selectmen debate legal-directive wording, opt to use NHMA guidance for routine questions

Board of Selectmen · November 20, 2025
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Summary

Selectmen pulled a proposed legal directive for rewording and discussed when department heads should consult NHMA versus the town attorney; the board also considered posting a year-long schedule of regular meeting notices per NHMA guidance that state law requires at least 24 hours' notice for meetings.

Selectmen pulled a proposed legal directive from the consent agenda to rework its language and discussed guidelines for when department heads should first consult the New Hampshire Municipal Association (NHMA) instead of the town attorney.

Board members said NHMA can provide general guidance but cautioned that NHMA advice can…

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