Is this the way a corporation with assets worth $750 Million should be run???
On February 26, 2024, Patenaude Properties sent a letter to the town of Henniker offering to sell a parcel of land for the purpose of building a new police station. (read here)
On November 19, 2024, the selectboard moved a motion to spend $250,000 to purchase the property;
Item #7 – Police Facility Assessment Committee – Land Purchase
Chairman Blomback recused himself.
Jarrod Gleason, Police Facility Assessment Committee member, reported the committee’s findings. The full report can be found on the PFAC page of the website or at Town Hall. The detailed report recommends purchasing 5B-96-X1 and constructing a new station. Discussion ensued. Vice-Chairman Marko moved to approve the expenditure of $250,000 to purchase 5B-96-X1 from Patenaude Properties, funds to come from the Police Department Building Maintenance Fund, seconded by Selectman Martin. Motion carried 3-0-1.
February 4, 2025, Staff report on Police Facility land purchase.
Handling the public’s money is this fashion is unconscionable…As we speak this contract submitted to the board on February 4th has not been signed nor discussed in an open meeting…WHY????
Our representatives need to be paying more attention to details…
OHB, keeping it real…you can be the judge…