What’s an open public meeting, and why should you care?

New Hampshire’s constitution requires that the public have access to governmental meetings and records

By: Annmarie Timmins

Outlets: Granite State News Collaborative

Published: September 19, 2025

Words: 774

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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The town of Warner made headlines this summer that no town wants. The town administrator sought a restraining order against a selectman for alleged assault. Shortly afterward, the assault charges were dropped and she was put on leave. A firm hired to audit the town’s finances abruptly quit, citing concerns about the reliability of the town’s records, among other things.

All of it — and more — played out in public …

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