Select Board approves motion to seal minutes; Chair cites reputational concerns

The New Durham Select Board voted to seal the minutes from its nonpublic session following a motion the Chair described as being made "per RSA statute." The Chair explained the rationale, saying the divulgence "would adversely affect the reputation of any other person," and identified the mover as "Bridal Rossello" with a second from Ken.

Board members discussed the length of the sealing period; the Chair referenced a statutory three-year review and noted the practice of reviewing archives that may extend back 10 years. The Chair announced, "Motion passes 3 to nothing," recording the action as approved by the board. The transcript does not include the substantive details of the nonpublic discussion that led to the motion to seal.