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Windham public meetings in 2022

52 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 28, 2022

Design Review Committee

Design Review Subcommittee to consider 8,364 SF commercial building at 70-72 Range Road

The Design Review Subcommittee will review a major final site plan, special permits, and final subdivision for a new 8,364-square-foot multi-tenant commercial building at 70-72 Range Road. The proposed uses include a deli, professional office, personal service establishment, and retail sales. The subcommittee will also elect officers and approve minutes from previous meetings.

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Wed Dec 28, 2022

Select Board

✓ Decided: Select Board approves $915,000 paving contract and modifies budget articles

The Board approved a paving contract with R and D and a cleaning services contract with Best of the Best. Several proposed warrant articles were modified or removed to reduce the budget increase, including the removal of a School Resource Officer position and a UTV medical vehicle.

Thu Dec 22, 2022

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission allows metal detecting on most conservation lands

The Commission approved metal detecting on conservation land, excluding Deer Leap. The board also approved the production of trail signs by American Flagging and Traffic Control. Several zoning and site plan cases were reviewed, with the board requesting a peer review for a commercial project on Range Road.

Wed Dec 21, 2022

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves deck project and reviews convenience store concept

The board approved a permit for a residential deck and walkway at 7 Prescott Rd. A conceptual site plan for a convenience store at 13-15 Rockingham Road was reviewed and closed. The board also discussed potential DoT traffic improvements at Roulston Road and Rt. 28.

🏢 Building at this address: Rockingham Honda Preowned Outlet · 5 m tall
Fri Dec 16, 2022

Forestry Committee

✓ Decided: Forestry Committee approves $9,000 warrant article for 2023 ballot

The Committee approved a request for $9,000 to fund invasive species work, trail construction, and the possible replacement of the Bayberry Bridge over a three-year period. Members also reviewed trail conditions and discussed the management of Special Forestry Funds.

Wed Dec 14, 2022

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends three zoning amendments for voter approval

The Planning Board recommended zoning amendments regarding lot size, density, and housing for older persons for the March ballot. The board also approved a wetland buffer increase and struck a proposed amendment regarding sewer language. Additionally, Jennifer Simmons was added to the Master Plan Steering Committee.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

Local Energy Committee

✓ Decided: Local Energy Committee reports 50% electricity reduction at Nesmith Library

The committee reviewed the first full month of solar operations at the Nesmith Library and discussed contributions to the Town Master Plan. Members planned upcoming meetings with the Town Administrator regarding streetlight upgrades and community power aggregation. No formal votes were taken on policy or spending.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

Searles Trustees

✓ Decided: Searles Trustees approve November meeting minutes

The board reviewed the 2022 financial status of the Searles School & Chapel and discussed cleaning costs and bond payments. No new policies were adopted, and rental fee revisions were postponed pending a new cleaning service bid.

Mon Dec 12, 2022

Select Board

✓ Decided: Select Board approves right-of-way and winter operations amendments

The Board approved amendments to the Right-of-Way Ordinance, Winter Operations Policy, and Traffic Regulations. It also voted to place a proposal to increase the Veterans’ Tax Credit on the town warrant and granted a tax abatement for a town-acquired property.

Fri Dec 9, 2022

Historic District / Heritage Commission

✓ Decided: Commission waives demolition delay for 11 Indian Rock Road cabin

The Commission voted to not request a demolition delay for the Whitefield cabin at 11 Indian Rock Road. This decision is conditional upon the reuse of chimney bricks and the 3D scanning and reproduction of the chimney's Native American head motif for a memorial. The Commission determined the structure was beyond salvage and too costly to move.

Fri Dec 9, 2022

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Master Plan Process Committee reviews second drafts

The subcommittee evaluated the content and writing of second drafts using a grading system. Members divided sections of the land use chapter for individual review prior to a January 6 meeting.

Wed Dec 7, 2022

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Economic Development Committee finalizes edits for Master Plan draft

The committee added final edits to the Community Input and Plan sections of the Master Plan draft for the Master Plan committee. Members also reached a consensus to publish only the results from the reviewed survey.

Wed Dec 7, 2022

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves commercial building project at 5 Enterprise

The board approved a 2,500 square foot commercial building at 5 Enterprise, including a special permit and site plan waivers. A proposal for a workforce housing development at 64 Mammoth Road was continued to a future meeting after a motion to provide specific guidance on unit counts failed.

Wed Dec 7, 2022

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Technical Review Committee discusses three commercial and residential projects

The Technical Review Committee met to review a conceptual site plan for a retail motor fuel outlet, a pre-application for a 6-lot subdivision, and a final site plan for a multi-tenant commercial building. No formal votes were recorded; the meeting consisted of departmental feedback and applicant responses.

🏢 Building at this address: Rockingham Honda Preowned Outlet · 5 m tall
Mon Dec 5, 2022

Select Board

✓ Decided: Select Board removes TAC fund and Selectmen stipends from 2023 budget

The Board conducted budget workshops for the 2023 fiscal year, reviewing IT, Solid Waste, Roads, and other departments. Two specific funding removals were approved, and the Board reached a consensus on a laptop purchase for the Cemetery department.

Thu Dec 1, 2022

Historic District / Heritage Commission

✓ Decided: Commission authorizes conceptual plan for Governor Dinsmore Wall pocket park

The Commission approved a motion to allow Chris Sullivan to proceed with planning a pocket park at the Governor Dinsmore Wall Historic District. Members also discussed the pending removal of the "Bowery Brae" cabin and scheduled a site walk to document it. The Commission approved the November 3, 2022 meeting minutes.

Wed Nov 30, 2022

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Economic Development Committee edits Master Plan draft

The committee reviewed and edited sections of a chapter through the Fiscal Strategies section. These edits will be included in a revised draft for the Master Plan committee.

Mon Nov 28, 2022

Select Board

✓ Decided: Select Board approves American Legion equipment display and updates winter policy

The Board approved requests from the American Legion to display a nonfunctional artillery piece and move a kiosk. Members also modified the Winter Operations Policy to replace specific snowfall measurements with the term 'event'.

Fri Nov 18, 2022

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Economic Development Committee reviews Master Plan survey results

The committee reviewed survey results showing 78% of respondents favor future economic development for the town. Members discussed revisions to the Master Plan Economic Development Chapter draft, which is due November 30, 2022.

Wed Nov 16, 2022

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Economic Development Committee reviews survey results and chapter draft

The committee held a workshop to review survey results and discuss their inclusion in a chapter. The session served as a review in advance of a full meeting scheduled for the following Friday. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Wed Nov 16, 2022

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves commercial building and home business permit

The board approved a special permit and site plan for a commercial building at 61 Roulston Road and a conditional use permit for a small engine repair business at 131 Range Road. A workforce housing project at 64 Mammoth Road was continued to December. Several zoning ordinance edits were moved to a public hearing.

Tue Nov 15, 2022

Searles Trustees

✓ Decided: Searles Trustees approve brochure details and tower project timeline

The board approved the use of a donated photograph for brochures and agreed on the address and typography for printing. The tower project was confirmed with a completion date of May 1, 2023. Trustees also agreed to use crushed stone between garden pavers for easier maintenance.

Mon Nov 14, 2022

Select Board

✓ Decided: Select Board approves tax abatement and releases over $838K in bonds

The Board appointed a new trustee for Searles School & Chapel and approved a tax abatement for the El-Hefni Educational Foundation. The Board also voted to waive the bid process for a stone wall reconstruction and released two development bonds. Discussions were held regarding Board of Health staffing and updates to police traffic regulations.

Thu Nov 10, 2022

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission approves 2023 budget requests and land purchase hearing

The Commission approved the 2023 budget requests and a $2,250 payment for mowing at Campbell Farm. It also voted to move a wildlife study proposal to the Board of Selectmen and schedule a public hearing for a $175,000 land purchase.

Wed Nov 9, 2022

Museum Trustees

✓ Decided: Museum Trustees approve October 26 meeting minutes

The Trustees accepted the minutes from the October 26 meeting. The board discussed the high school volunteer program, a scavenger hunt for Cub Scouts, and the setup of a new printer.

Thu Nov 3, 2022

Historic District / Heritage Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves funding for London Bridge Causeway bench cleaning

The Commission approved $185 for cleaning marble benches and voted to transfer remaining Nutfield 300th medals to the Museum Trustees. Members discussed potential projects for the Governor Dinsmore Wall and Clyde Pond, as well as budget allocations for 2023.

Thu Nov 3, 2022

Cable Advisory Board

✓ Decided: Cable Advisory Board approves 2023 budget and studio equipment purchase

The board approved the proposed 2023 budget to be sent to the Selectmen and authorized a purchase for studio equipment. The board also postponed the election of officers until the next meeting.

Wed Nov 2, 2022

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Economic Development Committee reviews Master Plan draft and election day survey plan

The committee held a workshop to edit the first two sections of the draft Economic Development Chapter of the Master Plan. Members reviewed the submission schedule and discussed staffing and sign-up plans for a survey table on election day.

Wed Nov 2, 2022

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board reopens 61 Roulston Road case for environmental review

The board voted to reopen and continue the 61 Roulston Road site plan case to allow for an independent third-party review of environmental impacts. Additionally, the board approved a performance guarantee for 154 Rockingham Road and released several development bonds.

Mon Oct 31, 2022

Select Board

✓ Decided: Select Board approves IT contracts and tax abatements for Shaw's Supermarket

The Board voted to lift local watering restrictions and approve two tax abatements for Shaw's Supermarket. The Board also authorized a contract with Rockport for IT services and approved $151,561.50 in ARPA-funded IT security projects, waiving the bidding process for both.

Thu Oct 27, 2022

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission postpones public hearing on $175,000 land purchase

The Commission postponed a public hearing regarding the purchase of an 18-acre parcel on Lowell Road for $175,000. The board approved two wetlands-related permits and approved minutes from previous meetings. Members also discussed trail maintenance, signage, and water levels at Clyde Pond.

Wed Oct 26, 2022

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Economic Development Committee reviews Master Plan chapter updates

The committee held a workshop to review the Economic Development chapter for the Windham Master Plan. Members edited goals and actions, reviewed a model plan from Auburn, and discussed a public survey.

Wed Oct 26, 2022

Museum Trustees

✓ Decided: Museum Trustees approve 2023 budget proposal

The Board of Trustees approved a 2023 budget proposal identical to the 2022 budget. The board also accepted the minutes from the September 14th meeting.

Fri Oct 21, 2022

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board subcommittee reviews Master Plan draft sections

The Master Plan Process Committee reviewed draft sections submitted by supporting boards and committees, including Demographics, Housing, Transportation, and others. They discussed edits and will send tracked-changes feedback to each board. The meeting was procedural with no final decisions made.

Thu Jun 23, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission discusses land updates and subdivision applications

The Commission will review updates for Clyde Pond/Ashton Park and Fosters Pond/Greenway. Several minor subdivision and site plan applications from Benchmark LLC are also scheduled for discussion.

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Mon Jun 20, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to conduct site walk at Ashton Park Rd

The Conservation Commission is conducting a public site walk to review beaver flow devices for Lot 14-B-3450. Discussion and potential action on this item are scheduled for a public meeting on June 23, 2022.

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Mon Jun 20, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission site walk regarding beaver flow devices

The Conservation Commission is conducting a site walk at the Foster Pond Parking Lot on Nashua Road. The commission will discuss the findings and take any necessary action during the public meeting on June 23, 2022.

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Thu Jun 9, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission discusses land updates and wildlife protection

The Commission will review updates regarding Campbell Farm, Clyde Pond, Deer Leap/Moeckel Pond, and Fosters Pond. Discussion includes a potential town-wide wildlife habitat study and conservation bylaw revisions.

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Thu May 26, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to discuss land acquisition and local project updates

The Conservation Commission will review updates for various town lands and discuss flooding mitigation and surveillance cameras. The body will also consider a variance request for a single-family dwelling at 6 Johnny Hill Rd. A non-public session is scheduled to discuss land acquisition.

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Thu May 12, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to review land use cases and land acquisition

The Conservation Commission will discuss maintenance updates for town ponds and forests. The body will review a variance request for a home at 6 Johnny Hill Rd and a site plan for a private school at 47 Enterprise Drive. A non-public session is scheduled to discuss land acquisition.

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Thu Apr 28, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission reviews wetland and shoreland permit applications

The Commission will review meeting minutes from March 24 and April 14, 2022. The agenda includes two DES permit items regarding Allen Road and Walkey Road.

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Wed Apr 27, 2022

Design Review Committee

Proposed commercial building and private school use change in Windham

The Design Review Subcommittee is reviewing two development cases. One involves a new 7,068 SF multi-tenant commercial building at 70-72 Range Road, and the other involves changing a property at 47 Enterprise Drive from professional office to a private school.

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Wed Mar 30, 2022

Conservation Commission

Trails Subcommittee discusses local trails and potential lot development

The Trails Subcommittee will discuss specific trail locations including HighClere, Wood Meadows, and Ryan Farm/Del Ray. The meeting includes a discussion on the possible development of lot 9-A-825 near Kendall Pond Rd/Greenway and a review of pedestrian easements.

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Thu Mar 24, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission discusses land trails, pond security, and bridge estimates

The Commission will discuss a bond with the Finance Department and trail discussions regarding Gage land. Updates include vandalism and surveillance at Deer Leap/Moeckel Pond, as well as bridge estimates for Fosters Pond/Greenway and Rt. 28/Mclvaine Forest.

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Thu Mar 10, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission reviews land updates and ZBA variance requests

The Commission will review several project proposals for Deer Leap/Moeckel Pond. The agenda also includes various Zoning Board of Appeals cases regarding residential additions, accessory buildings, and new home construction.

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Thu Feb 24, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission reviews site plans and variance requests

The Conservation Commission is reviewing several development applications, including two major final site plans and two zoning variance requests. The body is also addressing a Cobbetts Pond/Canobie Lake WPOD application.

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Thu Feb 24, 2022

Design Review Committee

Design Review Committee to consider addition at 39 Roulston Road

The Planning Board Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a site plan for the Windham Woods school. The committee will evaluate a proposal for a two-story addition and parking lot expansion.

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Thu Feb 10, 2022

Conservation Commission

Commission reviews development proposal for 1 & 7 Indian Rock Road

The Conservation Commission is reviewing a proposal for a development at 1 & 7 Indian Rock Road. The project includes eight single-family homes and two commercial buildings. The body will consider a Major Final Site Plan, Final Subdivision, and a Wetland and Watershed Protection District Special Permit.

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Wed Feb 9, 2022

Design Review Committee

Design Review Committee to consider development at 1 & 7 Indian Rock Road

The Planning Board Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a proposed development project. The committee will consider a site plan and subdivision for a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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Thu Jan 27, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission reviews land use and project proposals

The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss various land management requests and project updates. The body will review specific property permits and a scout project proposal.

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Thu Jan 13, 2022

Conservation Commission

Commission to vote on using land trust funds for $6.2 million bond

The Conservation Commission will discuss and vote on using the Conservation land trust fund to cover a $6.2 million bond request. The body will also review site plans for residential and commercial developments and a bridge quote for Mclvaine Forest.

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Thu Jan 6, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to discuss beaver management policy

The Conservation Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the creation of a beaver management policy.

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