What is the new notice requirement for the selectmen’s acquisition or sale of town land or buildings?
A. RSA 41:4-a and 41:4-c permit the town meeting to delegate to the selectmen the authority to acquire and/or sell town land and buildings, with some important exceptions for town conservation land, town forest land and land given to the town for charitable or community purposes. The law requires the selectmen to submit the proposed acquisition or sale to the planning board and conservation commission for review and recommendation and then hold two public hearings at least 10 but not more than 14 days apart. However, if at least 50 voters submit a petition to the selectmen before the selectmen’s final vote on the matter, the proposed acquisition or sale must be inserted as an article in the town meeting warrant. Before the statute was amended, the selectmen’s vote was required to take place no sooner than 10 days nor later than 14 days after the second public hearing. HB 408, Chapter 80 of the Session Laws of 2005, amends RSA 41:14-a to require the selectmen’s vote to take place no soo
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