Windham public meetings in 2022
52 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Design Review Committee
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.
- Case 2022-37: 8,364 SF multi-tenant commercial building at 70-72 Range Road (parcels 17-H-30 and 17-H-31)
- Proposed uses: deli, professional office, personal service establishment, retail sales
- Applicant: Karl Dubay of the Dubay Group, Inc. for owner Crystal Ball Enterprise, LLC
- Election for officers of the subcommittee
- Approval of minutes from April 27, June 29, and November 15, 2022
Select Board
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.
- Approved $915,000 paving contract to R and D (4-0)
- Approved $132,480 cleaning services contract to Best of the Best (4-0)
- Approved $100,000 for Ambulance Replacement Fund Article 13 (4-0)
- Removed School Resource Officer from the warrant (4-0)
- Removed UTV Medical Equipment Vehicle Article 17 from warrant (4-0)
- Approved $200,000 for body worn cameras and interview room (3-1)
- Reduced property maintenance expendable trust fund to $75,000 (3-1)
- Reduced earned time trust fund contribution to $50,000 (3-1)
Conservation Commission
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.
- Approved metal detecting on Conservation land, excluding Deer Leap (4-0)
- Approved trail signs to be produced by American Flagging and Traffic Control (4-0)
- Approved entry into non-public session for land acquisition (4-0)
- Case #40-2022 (17 Armstrong): Board stated it has no issues with the plan as presented
- Case #41-2022 (67 Rockingham Road): Board stated it has no concerns as structure is outside WWPD
Planning Board
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.
- Approved Case 2022-34 for a new deck and walkway at 7 Prescott Rd, contingent on Keach-Nordstrom memo completion (4-0)
- Closed Case 2022-35 conceptual site plan for a 7,500 sq. foot convenience store at 13-15 Rockingham Road (5-0)
Forestry Committee
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.
- Approved July 21, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
- Approved proposed $9,000 Warrant Article for 2023 ballot (4-0-0)
Planning Board
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.
- Recommended Planning Board Amendment #1 (Minimum Lot Size and Density) for March ballot (7-0)
- Struck Planning Board Amendment 2A regarding the word 'sewer' (7-0)
- Recommended Planning Board Amendment #2 (WWPD wetland buffer increase) (7-0)
- Recommended Planning Board Amendment #3 (Housing for Older Persons) for town ballot (7-0)
- Moved amendment 619.3.3 to public hearing (7-0)
- Moved proposed wording for Item 7 and Article 8 to public hearing (7-0)
- Moved new CPU condition to public hearing (7-0)
- Approved addition of Jennifer Simmons to Master Plan Steering Committee (7-0)
Local Energy Committee
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.
- Reported Nesmith Library solar system reduced Eversource electricity by approximately 50% in November 2022 compared to November 2021
- Planned January meeting with Town Administrator to request Eversource streetlight upgrade proposal
- Planned January meeting with Town Administrator to discuss Community Power Aggregation Plan
- Reported completion of Energy Section contributions to the Master Plan
Searles Trustees
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.
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
Select Board
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.
- Approved amendments to Right-of-Way Ordinance, Winter Operations Policy, and Traffic Regulations (4-0-0)
- Approved adding a warrant article to increase Veterans’ Tax Credit from $500 to $750 (3-0-0)
- Granted administrative tax abatement of $87 for a 5.25-acre parcel on Rockingham Road (4-0-0)
- Approved community fire event on Town Common pending fire chief approval (4-0-0)
- Declined to move Conservation Commission maintenance items into the operating budget
- Approved December 5, 2022, meeting minutes as amended (4-0-0)
- Entered non-public session for personnel and reputation matters (4-0-0)
Historic District / Heritage Commission
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.
- Approved minutes of December 1st meeting (3-0)
- Approved minutes of December 9th site walk (2-0)
- Voted not to request demolition delay for 11 Indian Rock Road cabin with conditions for material reuse and motif reproduction (4-1)
Planning Board
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.
- Approved October 21, 2022 minutes (4-0)
Economic Development Committee
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.
- Added final edits to Community Input and Plan sections of Master Plan draft
- Reached consensus to publish only results from the reviewed survey
Planning Board
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.
- Approved Case 2022-36 commercial building at 5 Enterprise (6-0)
- Approved WWPD special permit for 5 Enterprise (6-0)
- Approved WPOD for 5 Enterprise (6-0)
- Approved site plan waivers 603.2.4.12 and 603.2.4.15 for 5 Enterprise (6-0)
- Approved waivers 703.1.2, 703.2.1, and 704.2.1 for 5 Enterprise (6-0)
- Denied motion to provide guidance on workforce housing unit counts for 64 Mammoth Road (2-4)
- Continued Case 2019-19F (64 Mammoth Road) to January 18th (6-0)
- Approved minutes from 8-23-22 and 9-14-22 (4-0-2)
Planning Board
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.
- Discussed conceptual site plan for Nouria Energy retail motor fuel outlet at 13-15 Rockingham Road
- Discussed pre-application for 6-lot subdivision at 5 Bissel Camp Rd
- Discussed final site plan for 8,364 SF multi-tenant commercial building at 70-72 Range Road
Select Board
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.
- Removed $750 TAC committee discretionary fund from IT budget (5-0-0)
- Removed Selectmen’s stipends from Town Offices budget (5-0-0)
- Approved use of $13,000 in unexpended 2022 funds for a Cemetery department laptop
- Entered non-public session to discuss personnel and reputation matters (5-0-0)
Historic District / Heritage Commission
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.
- Authorized Chris Sullivan to proceed with the plan for the Governor Dinsmore Wall pocket park (5-0)
- Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Agreed to hold a site walk of the "Bowery Brae" cabin on December 9th at 9:00AM
Economic Development Committee
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.
- Approved edits to chapter sections through Fiscal Strategies
- Scheduled follow-up meeting for next Wednesday to review final two sections
Select Board
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'.
- Approved American Legion request for nonfunctional equipment display (4-0-1)
- Approved request to move a town hall kiosk to the American Legion (unanimous)
- Approved changing 'storm' to 'event' in Winter Operations Policy (unanimous)
- Approved removal of section 3 regarding 2" accumulation in Winter Operations Policy (unanimous)
- No changes made to Police, Dispatcher, Fire, or Emergency Management budgets
Economic Development Committee
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.
- Approved September and October minutes (7-0)
- Proposed subcommittee updates for January meeting to be presented to Board of Selectmen
Economic Development Committee
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.
Planning Board
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.
- Extended restoration condition for 6 Thorndike Rd to October 30, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for small engine repair at 131 Range Rd with no auto/truck repair and a spill plan (7-0)
- Granted special permit for 61 Roulston Road commercial building conditional on site plan approval and low waterflow construction (5-1-1)
- Approved multiple requested waivers for 61 Roulston Road (6-1)
- Approved site plan for 61 Roulston Road with conditions including snow storage borders and an onsite inspector (4-3)
- Continued workforce housing case for 64 Mammoth Road to December 7, 2022 (5-0)
- Moved edits to Appendix A1, footnote 5 to public hearing on December 14, 2022 (7-0)
- Moved WWPD and 55+ zoning ordinance changes to public hearing on December 14, 2022
Searles Trustees
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.
- Approved October 18, 2022 minutes with one abstention
- Approved use of Peter Gumaskas Photography photo for brochures
- Approved brochure address as 3 Chapel Road (GPS 35 Range Road)
- Approved darkening brochure type for readability
- Agreed to use pavers with crushed stone in garden
- Accepted Tyler Palmer's bid for tower project and door repairs
Select Board
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.
- Appointed Elizabeth Gill to Searles School & Chapel Trustees through 2025 (Unanimous)
- Approved $8,014.05 tax abatement plus interest to El-Hefni Educational Foundation (Unanimous)
- Waived the bid process for Moeckel Pond stone wall re-construction (3-2)
- Released $3,872 bond for 155 Range Road to Mark & Patricia Harvey (Unanimous)
- Released $834,626.50 bond for Lilac Ridge (Unanimous)
- Tabled minutes approval
Conservation Commission
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.
- Approved Sam Pancoast’s Eagle Scout trail signage project (4-0)
- Approved sending Moosewood Ecological wildlife study proposal to Board of Selectmen (4-0)
- Approved $2,250 payment to Fieldworks for Campbell Farm mowing (4-0)
- Approved request for Board of Selectmen to reconsider bid process for Moeckel Pond stone wall (4-0)
- Approved 2023 recommended budget requests (4-0)
- Approved posting public hearing for $175,000 purchase of Parcel 21-U-1 (3-0-1)
- Voted not to meet on November 24th (4-0)
- Approved October 27th draft minutes as amended (4-0)
Museum Trustees
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.
- Approved minutes of the October 26th meeting (5-0)
Historic District / Heritage Commission
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.
- Approved $185 for cleaning Letizio benches at London Bridge Causeway (5-0)
- Approved transfer of remaining Windham Nutfield 300th medals to Museum Trustees (3-0)
Cable Advisory Board
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.
- Approved March 29, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Postponed Election of Officers until next meeting (4-0)
- Approved proposed 2023 Budget for submission to Selectmen (4-0)
- Approved equipment purchase not to exceed $6,500 for a new TriCaster (4-0)
Economic Development Committee
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.
- Edited first two sections of draft Economic Development Chapter
- Reviewed submission schedule
- Discussed staffing and digital sign-up plan for election day survey table
Planning Board
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.
- Reopened Case 2022-19 (61 Roulston Road) for further discussion (7-0)
- Continued Case 2022-19 to November 16th for independent environmental review (6-1)
- Approved $101,027.50 performance guarantee for 154 Rockingham Road (7-0)
- Recommended release of $834,626.50 from Lilac Ridge Road bond to Board of Selectmen (6-0-1)
- Released $3,872 bond for 155 Range Road (7-0)
- Approved adding housing for older persons overlay district to next workshop agenda (7-0)
- Approved adding Appendix A1 edits to next workshop agenda (6-1)
- Approved adding WWPD zoning and age-restricted housing comparisons to next workshop (7-0)
Select Board
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.
- Lifted watering restrictions (5-0-0)
- Approved $17,337.52 tax abatement for Shaw's Supermarket for 2020 (5-0-0)
- Approved $43,607.11 tax abatement for Shaw's Supermarket for 2021 (5-0-0)
- Waived bid process and authorized one-year IT contract with Rockport (4-1-0)
- Waived bid process and approved $151,561.50 in ARPA-funded IT projects (3-2-0)
Conservation Commission
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.
- Postponed public hearing for purchase of parcel 21-U-1 on Lowell Road (5-0)
- Approved wetlands permit application for 24 Rolling Ridge Rd (5-0)
- Approved Dredge and Fill permit for Parcel 11-C-425 (5-0)
- Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Voted to seal non-public session minutes for 2 years (5-0)
Economic Development Committee
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.
- Edited Goal and moved it to the last section of the chapter
- Edited Actions within the Economic Development chapter
- Reviewed schedule for chapter due dates and survey completion
Museum Trustees
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.
- Approved 2023 budget proposal (5-0)
- Accepted September 14th meeting minutes (5-0)
Planning Board
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.
- Approved minutes of October 14, 2022 (3-0)
- Adjourned at 11:10 a.m. (4-0)
Conservation Commission
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.
- Ashton Park: Proposed parking area on Castle Hill Rd
- Fosters Pond/Greenway: Beaver Flow control invoice submittal
- Allen Road: Minor Subdivision to adjust lot lines (Benchmark LLC)
- 21 & 23 Third Street and 24 Fourth Street: Minor Subdivision to swap land for a well (Benchmark LLC)
- 61 Roulston Road: Preliminary Site Plan and WWPD Special Permit for a storage building (LTD Storage, LLC)
Conservation Commission
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.
- Site walk at Ashton Park Rd Cul-D-Sac regarding beaver flow devices for Lot 14-B-3450
Conservation Commission
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.
- Site walk at Foster Pond Parking Lot on Nashua Road regarding Beaver Flow Devices
Conservation Commission
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.
- Campbell Farm mowing discussion
- Tree removal at Simpson boat launch
- Eagle scout project approval for Fosters Pond/Greenway
- Landry Easement repair follow up
- Bylaw revision regarding wildlife protection
Conservation Commission
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.
- ZBA Case # 10-2022: Variance request for a single-family dwelling at 6 Johnny Hill Rd
- Discussion of installation of flow devices for flooding mitigation
- Surveillance cameras discussion with Windham Police
- Wetlands Permit by Notification for 24 Horseshoe Rd
- Eagle Scout proposals for Deer Leap/Moeckel Pond and Brendon Ashworth
Conservation Commission
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.
- Review of variance request for a single-family dwelling at 6 Johnny Hill Rd
- Review of Major Final Site Plan to change 47 Enterprise Drive to a private school
- Approval of two bridge invoices for Fosters Pond/Greenway
- Discussion of hazardous tree removal at Deer Leap/Moeckel Pond
- Non-public session regarding land acquisition
Conservation Commission
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.
- Wetlands permit by notification for 5 Allen Rd (Parcel 13-J-12B)
- Shoreland Permit Application for 32 Walkey Rd (Parcel 17-I-112B)
Design Review Committee
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.
- 70-72 Range Road: New 7,068 SF multi-tenant commercial building, parking, and site improvements
- 47 Enterprise Drive: Change of use from professional office to a private school
- Approval of minutes from February 24, 2022
Conservation Commission
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.
- Discussion of HighClere, Wood Meadows, and Ryan Farm/Del Ray trails
- Possible development of lot 9-A-825 along the town owned rail bed near Kendall Pond Rd/Greenway
- Review of pedestrian easements throughout the town
- Southern NH Planning Commission update on Trail mapping
Conservation Commission
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.
- Gage land trail discussion
- Deer Leap/Moeckel Pond vandalism and surveillance camera discussion
- Fosters Pond/Greenway bridge estimate
- Rt. 28/Mclvaine Forest bridge estimate
Conservation Commission
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.
- Eagle Scout proposal for Island / Mason Monterio
- Fiscal Recovery Fund project proposal by Dianna Fallon & Norm Young
- ZBA Case #04-2022: 804 SF addition at 32 Walkey Rd
- ZBA Case #07-2022: 40x60 accessory building at 3 Lancelot Street
- ZBA Case #09-2022 & #2022-08: 1,868 SF home at 20 First Street
Conservation Commission
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.
- Case #04-2022: Variance request for addition and renovation at 32 Walkey Rd
- Case #05-2022: Variance request for setback requirements at 12 Acadia Drive
- Case 2022-04: Major Final Site Plan for two commercial buildings at 13-15 Rockingham Road
- Case 2022-05: Major Final Site Plan for a 9,600 square foot addition to Windham Woods School at 39 Roulston Road
- Case 2002-06: Major Cobbetts Pond/Canobie Lake WPOD application for 42 Gaumont Road
Design Review Committee
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.
- Case 2022-05: Proposed 9,600 square foot two-story addition and parking lot expansion at 39 Roulston Road
Conservation Commission
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.
- Case 2022-02: 1 & 7 Indian Rock Road development (8 single-family dwellings and two commercial buildings of 5,400 and 29,570 gross square feet)
- Review of Wetland and Watershed Protection District (WWPD) Special Permit for 1 & 7 Indian Rock Road
- Approval of January 27, 2022 meeting minutes
Design Review Committee
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.
- Case 2022-02: Proposed 8 single-family detached dwellings at 1 & 7 Indian Rock Road
- Proposed commercial buildings of 5,400 and 29,570 gross square feet at 1 & 7 Indian Rock Road
- Request for Wetland and Watershed Protection District (WWPD) Special Permit
- Review of Major Final Site Plan and Final Subdivision for Village Center Properties LLC
Conservation Commission
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.
- Windham Walkers night hike request
- Eagle Scout proposal by Brendan Ashworth (troop 266) for Fosters Pond/Greenway
- Donation and cleanup for Mammoth Rd. conservation area by Daniel Spalinger
- DES permits for 4 Cole Rd
- DES permits for 24 First St
Conservation Commission
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.
- Vote on using Conservation land trust fund for $6.2 million bond request
- Bridge quote discussion and approval for Rt. 28/Mclvaine Forest
- Case 2021-46: Major Final Site Plan for 68 residential duplex units at 86 Rockingham Road
- Case 2021-49: Major Final Site Plan for 3,600 sq.ft. commercial building at 154 Rockingham Road
- Case #03-2022: Variance request for a shed at 28 Turtle Rock Rd
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the creation of a beaver management policy.
- Discussion on creating a Beaver management policy