A state that has historically prided itself on local representation and deliberative process collides with rising polarization.
At a public hearing on Nov. 3, twelve residents spoke against adopting a new policing ordinance that complies with New Hampshire’s sanctuary city ban.
At their biweekly convening, the Hanover Selectboard voted to approve a draft of the policing ordinance that will require Hanover Police to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The plan is intended to make biking and walking safer while reducing parking availability.
Members also voted to create a “sustainability dashboard” to view town climate progress at their biweekly meeting on Oct. 6.