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Warner select board adopts, then moves to rescind, access restriction for Selectman Michael Smith after public outcry
Summary
The select board narrowly approved a motion to restrict Selectman Michael Smith’s access to town buildings, drawing extended public comment and legal discussion; the board later moved to rescind that motion and agreed to reconsider the issue at its April 14 meeting.
The Warner select board on March 31 briefly approved a motion restricting select board member Michael Smith’s access to town buildings, then—after extended public comment and legal guidance—moved to rescind the restriction and agreed to reconsider the matter at its April 14 meeting.
Chair read the motion under RSA 41:11‑a specifying that Michael Smith “shall not be permitted to enter, access or use any town buildings except for attendance at select board meetings” and allowing five‑minute access immediately before and after such meetings. The chair made the motion and a second was recorded. In the roll call recorded in the meeting, the named votes were Ricky — yes; Michael — no; Hanson — yes; the motion was recorded as passing…
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