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Board votes to resume tax‑office hours beginning Aug. 17 after staffing debate

Barnstead town board · August 11, 2026
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Summary

After weeks of discussion about staffing and software training, the board voted to return the tax‑clerk office to its regular schedule starting Aug. 17; members had debated an earlier Aug. 10 reopening and agreed an Aug. 17 date gave more time for hiring and training.

The board held an extended discussion about tax‑clerk office hours, staffing and the timeline for bringing a new hire on board. Committee members and staff discussed interview schedules, training time and whether to open Aug. 10 or give additional time for onboarding; there was no consensus to reopen the following Monday.

Committee member S3 moved to resume a regular schedule beginning Aug. 17; S2 seconded the motion and the board voted in favor with "Aye" recorded. Members asked that staff continue interviews and keep the board apprised of hiring progress; the chair emphasized that timely communication with residents about the office schedule is important.