Windham, New Hampshire

Capital Improvements Committee

Esta es una reunión procesal del subcomité del Programa de Mejoras de Capital. El único punto de la agenda es una visión general y discusión del proceso del CIP. No hay proyectos, contratos ni audiencias públicas específicos programados.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

La Junta de Ajuste de Zonificación de Windham llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre tres solicitudes de variación, incluyendo una revisión continua de un gran proyecto de domo deportivo en Range Road y Delahunty Drive. La junta también considerará una solicitud para un garaje en el patio delantero en Gov. Dinsmore Road y escuchará que un solicitante ha retirado su solicitud de variación para una terraza. Estas decisiones involucran excepciones a las reglas de retroceso, altura, cobertura del lote y distrito de zonificación.

• Audiencia pública: Domo deportivo de Windham Woods School en 41 Range Rd, solicitando alivio de altura de hasta 100 pies y aumento de cobertura del lote.
• Audiencia continuada: Garaje independiente de 36x36 pies en el patio delantero de un lote esquinero en 46 Gov. Dinsmore Rd.
• Audiencia: Variación para terraza de 8x8 pies en 46 Hadleigh Rd (solicitante se ha retirado).
• Solicitudes de alivio de zonificación que cubren aguas pluviales, amortiguadores de arroyos y requisitos de paisajismo para el sitio de Range Road.

Planning Board

La Junta de Planificación de Windham revisará un permiso de uso condicional para un negocio de entrenamiento de perros desde el hogar en 59 Mammoth Road. Los miembros también considerarán una liberación de garantía financiera para un proyecto en 135 Rockingham Road. Los elementos procesales estándar incluyen la revisión de las actas de reuniones anteriores y la recepción de informes de enlace.

• Permiso de uso condicional para entrenamiento de perros en 59 Mammoth Road
• Liberación de garantía financiera para 135 Rockingham Road

Select Board

La Select Board discutirá un nuevo término de contrato para la agregación de energía comunitaria y considerará varias solicitudes de reducción y exención del impuesto a la propiedad. La junta también revisará solicitudes de nuevo equipo de reproducción por cable y medidas de calmado de tráfico en Searles School.

• Recomendación para el próximo término del contrato de agregación de energía comunitaria
• Solicitud para eximir el proceso de licitación de un nuevo sistema de reproducción por cable
• Propuesta de reductores de velocidad/mesas para Searles School y Chapel Driveway
• Aceptación de donación de $4,000 de Windham Lacrosse
• 13 solicitudes de reducción del impuesto a la propiedad y 3 solicitudes de exención

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación considerará dos casos de la Junta de Ajustes de Zonificación: un domo deportivo en 41 Range Rd y una adición de garaje dentro de los buffers de arroyos en 30 Telo Road. Los asuntos antiguos y nuevos incluyen actualizaciones sobre Golden Meadow, Fessenden Dam, senderos y otras propiedades de conservación. La reunión también cubre facturas, permisos de humedales y aprobación de actas anteriores.

• Caso 15-2026: Construcción de domo deportivo en 41 Range Rd / 3 Delahunty Dr (Benchmark LLC)
• Caso 35-2026: Garaje independiente y adición dentro del buffer de arroyo de 100 pies en 30 Telo Rd
• Actualizaciones sobre Golden Meadow, Fessenden Dam, Clyde Pond, Campbell Farm
• Asuntos del Comité de Senderos e intención de cortar
• Aprobación de actas de reuniones del 21 de mayo, 28 de mayo y 11 de junio de 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

La Junta de Ajustes de Zonificación celebrará audiencias públicas para varios propietarios que buscan variaciones para garajes, terrazas y ampliaciones de viviendas. La junta también considerará una solicitud para modificar un desarrollo de viviendas planificado en 2 Sharma Way.

• 2 Sharma Way: Solicitud para reducir un proyecto de 31 viviendas adosadas para personas mayores a 16 viviendas unifamiliares de mercado
• 165 Kendall Pond Rd: Variación para una ADU de 30'x30' y garaje con sistema séptico cerca de humedales
• 12A Lakeshore Rd: Variación para una terraza en un lote de 5,054 pies cuadrados (se requieren 50,000 pies cuadrados)
• 4 Fish Rd: Variación para un garaje para dos autos y una habitación superior cerca de Cobbetts Pond
• 48 Gov. Dinsmore Rd: Solicitud para construir un garaje independiente de 36'x36' en un patio delantero

Historic District / Heritage Commission

The Historic District/Heritage Commission voted 3-0 to not support a proposed 125,000 sq. ft. sports dome at 41 Range Road/3 Delahunty Drive, citing negative impact on the historic setting of Searles School and Range Road. The Commission also changed its regular meeting time to 6:00 PM and canceled the July meeting.

• Not supported the sports dome project (3-0)
• Changed regular meeting time to 6:00 PM (4-0)
• Canceled July meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned at 6:59 PM (4-0)

Planning Board

La Planning Board considerará dos nuevas solicitudes de desarrollo. La junta revisará una propuesta para un gran complejo de almacenamiento comercial y una solicitud para construir una nueva vivienda unifamiliar en un distrito de protección de humedales.

• Caso # 2026-10: Instalación de almacenamiento autogestionado de 78,000 pies cuadrados y 18 unidades comerciales en 14 Ledge Road
• Caso # 2026-12: Nueva vivienda unifamiliar y entrada de vehículos porosa en 19 Fish Road
• Audiencias públicas para las solicitudes anteriores

Zoning Board of Adjustment

La Junta escuchará varias solicitudes de variación que involucran retrocesos de edificios residenciales e impactos en amortiguadores comerciales. Los elementos incluyen una adición de segundo piso en un garaje no conforme y la eliminación de condiciones sobre el uso del garaje en 63 Mammoth Rd.

• Variación para modificaciones de concesionario de motocicletas/RV en 60 Range Rd
• Solicitud para demoler y reemplazar vivienda unifamiliar en 2 Cross St
• Adición de segundo piso en un garaje no conforme en 5 County Rd
• Enmienda para eliminar restricciones de espacio comercial/residencial en 63 Mammoth Rd
• Solicitud de invasión de construcción de cubierta en 46 Hadleigh Rd

Zoning Board of Adjustment

La Junta de Ajuste de Zonificación realizará un recorrido del sitio en 41 Range Rd/3 Delahunty Drive para una solicitud de variación para construir un Sports Dome. No se tomarán decisiones en este recorrido del sitio; la audiencia pública está programada para el 1 de julio.

• Recorrido del sitio para el Caso 15-2026: variación para construir un Sports Dome

Select Board

La Select Board llevará a cabo una sesión no pública para contratar a un empleado público, luego una sesión pública que incluirá la colocación de insignias de un teniente de bomberos, decomisos civiles de perros, múltiples solicitudes de impuestos a la propiedad y exenciones, una actualización sobre el cambio de nombre de Searles School, aceptación de donaciones recreativas por un total de $1,375 más servicios, una actualización del estacionamiento de Roger's Field, revisión de los procedimientos del fondo recreativo, renuncia de un fideicomisario de la biblioteca, nominaciones de la junta de planificación y revisión de las condiciones de sequía.

• Sesión no pública para contratar a un empleado público (RSA 91-A:3, II (b))
• Colocación de insignia del Teniente de Bomberos Ryan Pitts
• Decomisos civiles de perros por parte del Secretario Municipal
• Solicitud de evaluación de impuestos a la propiedad (Mapa/Lote 13A/198) y 7 solicitudes de exención (caritativas, religiosas, educativas, estatutarias)
• Aceptar $1,000 del Windham Lions Club, $375 de DiPietro Real Estate, $200 en semillas de girasol y servicios de fotografía

The board approved multiple tax exemptions for religious, educational, and charitable organizations. A full religious exemption for Roman Catholic Diocese properties failed 2-2-1; a partial exemption passed 4-1. The board also approved an amended Recreation Revolving Fund SOP and accepted recreation donations.

• Approved conditional offers for beach attendants (5-0)
• Granted educational exemption for Windham Academy (5-0)
• Granted charitable exemption for McAuley Commons (4-0-0)
• Granted charitable exemption for Shepard's Pantry (5-0)
• Denied full religious exemption for Catholic Diocese (2-2-1)
• Granted partial religious exemption for Catholic Diocese (4-1)
• Approved Recreation Revolving Fund SOP as amended (5-0)
• Accepted recreation donations (5-0)

Joint Loss Management Committee

The Joint Loss Management Committee reviewed incident reports and discussed building inspections, a wasp issue, and ventilation. No formal decisions, approvals, or denials were made; the meeting was procedural only.

Conservation Commission

La Conservation Commission realizará una visita al sitio en 41 Range Rd/3 Delahunty Drive para el Caso 15-2026, una solicitud de varianza para construir un Sports Dome. La discusión formal y la decisión tendrán lugar en la reunión pública del 25 de junio de 2026.

• Visita al sitio para el Caso 15-2026: varianza para construir Sports Dome en 41 Range Rd/3 Delahunty Drive

Conservation Commission

La Conservation Commission discutirá varios casos de la junta de zonificación que involucran variaciones de amortiguamiento para cercas, terrazas y garajes cerca de humedales y cuerpos de agua, incluyendo un plan de sitio mayor para una instalación de autoalmacenamiento con unidades comerciales en Ledge Road. Los asuntos antiguos incluyen actualizaciones sobre varias áreas de conservación del pueblo.

• 14 Ledge Road: Plan de Sitio Mayor Final para instalación de autoalmacenamiento de 78,000 sq ft y 18 unidades comerciales
• 165 Kendall Pond Rd: Variación para construir garaje y ADU dentro de 33.8 ft de humedal (se requiere amortiguamiento de 100 ft)
• 14 Londonderry Rd: Instalación de cerca dentro del amortiguamiento WPOD
• 12A Lake Shore Rd: Reconstruir terraza de 12 ft de profundidad moviendo escaleras, a 2 ft de la línea del lote
• 2 & 4 Fish Rd: Garaje adjunto con habitación arriba, requiere solicitud de Major Watershed

Planning Board

Esta es una reunión de taller de la Windham Planning Board. El tema principal es una presentación de la Southern NH Planning Commission sobre sus servicios y una discusión de tarifas de impacto. No se programan votaciones ni decisiones.

• Presentación de Nate Miller, SNHPC
• Discusión de tarifas de impacto

Planning Board

Esta es una reunión de taller de la Junta de Planificación de Windham, centrada en una presentación informativa de la Comisión de Planificación del Sur de NH. El tema principal de discusión son las tarifas de impacto. No se esperan decisiones formales ni votaciones.

• Presentación de Nate Miller sobre el rol de SNHPC y las tarifas de impacto

Zoning Board of Adjustment

La Junta de Ajuste de Zonificación (ZBA) sostendrá una reunión pública para decidir si un domo deportivo propuesto en 41 Range Rd / 3 Delahunty Drive califica como desarrollo de impacto regional. También considerará prórrogas para varias solicitudes de variación, una nueva audiencia sobre una variación denegada y enmiendas a sus reglas de procedimiento.

• Determinación de desarrollo de impacto regional para domo deportivo en 41 Range Rd / 3 Delahunty Drive
• Prórroga solicitada para variación para construir un garaje independiente en 105 Nashua Rd
• Prórroga para variación para convertir un espacio de tres estaciones en área habitable en 24 Fish Rd
• Solicitud de nueva audiencia tras denegación de variación en 34 Doiron Rd
• Enmienda a las Reglas de Procedimiento, Secciones 8.8 y 12.3

Economic Development Committee

Esta es una reunión de rutina sin audiencias públicas ni decisiones importantes. La agenda incluye presentar a un nuevo miembro, nombrar suplentes, revisar actas anteriores y escuchar actualizaciones de enlaces y subcomités.

• Presentación del nuevo miembro Bill Urbon
• Nombramiento de suplentes para miembros ausentes
• Revisión de actas de la reunión de mayo
• Actualización de Desarrollo Económico por Alex Mello
• Informes de enlaces de BOS, PB, SNHC

Historic District / Heritage Commission

La Comisión de Patrimonio recibirá una presentación sobre un propuesto Sports Dome y discutirá actualizaciones sobre Fessenden Mill, pintura del ayuntamiento e instalación de banderas. También revisarán donaciones de madera y paja, actualizarán códigos QR para Indian Rock Park y revisarán respuestas a un informe de evaluación del edificio. Otros asuntos de rutina incluyen la revisión de actas de reuniones anteriores.

• Presentación del Sports Dome
• Donación de 10 pacas de paja
• Actualizaciones de Fessenden Mill
• Pintura del Town Hall
• Actualización del código QR para Indian Rock Park

The Heritage Commission approved minutes from two prior meetings, canceled its July 2 meeting by consensus, and tabled further action on the municipal building evaluation report. No funding or regulatory decisions were made.

• Approved May 7, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 21, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Canceled July 2, 2026 meeting by consensus
• Tabled response to municipal building evaluation report

Planning Board

The Planning Board considerará un plan de sitio para un nuevo complejo de autoalmacenamiento de varios pisos y unidades de servicio comercial. La junta también discutirá la Growth Management Ordinance y los candidatos para el CIP y el Design Review Committee.

• Caso # 2026-10: Plan de Sitio Mayor Final para una instalación de autoalmacenamiento de 78,000 sq ft en 14 Ledge Road
• Propuesta para 18 unidades de servicio comercial (1,800 sq ft cada una) en 14 Ledge Road
• Discusión sobre la Growth Management Ordinance
• Revisión de los candidatos para el CIP y el Design Review Committee

Capital Improvements Committee

Esta es una reunión procesal del CIP Subcommittee para discutir el proceso del programa de mejoras de capital. No hay decisiones ni proyectos específicos en la agenda.

• Discusión de la visión general del proceso del CIP

Zoning Board of Adjustment

La Junta de Ajuste de Zonificación está realizando un recorrido del sitio para revisar una solicitud de variación para modificaciones en 60 Range Rd (Nault's Honda). El solicitante busca permiso para cambios de almacenamiento accesorio, estructuras en amortiguamientos WWPD/WPOD y acceso pavimentado a Gateway Blvd cerca de humedales. El caso se discutirá en la reunión pública del 16 de junio de 2026.

• Variación para modificaciones de almacenamiento accesorio a lo largo de Range Rd
• Permitir estructuras de almacenamiento accesorio en el amortiguamiento WWPD/WPOD
• Acceso pavimentado a Gateway Blvd dentro de 75 pies y 40 pies de humedal
• Patios de acceso pavimentado reconfigurados en amortiguamientos WWPD/WPOD
• Caso 13-2026 será escuchado en reunión pública el 16 de junio de 2026

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a Board of Health hearing on a request to replace a septic system at 8 Fish Road, seeking a variance to place the drain field closer than required to an abutting well. Other items include updates on Nashua Road Field Well, road paving at Roger's Field, disposal of surplus town equipment, and a proclamation for Juneteenth.

• BOH hearing on septic variance for 8 Fish Road
• Nashua Road Field Well update
• Roger's Field parking lot paving update
• Request to dispose of town hall piano and projector
• Proclamation declaring June 19th Juneteenth

The Board of Health approved a septic system waiver for 8 Fish Road, allowing placement within 60 feet of an abutter's well instead of the required 75 feet (4-1). The Select Board authorized $4,500 for Nashua Road well expenses, adopted an SOP for the Fire Department Revolving Fund, and voted to send letters supporting HB1491 and opposing HB1588. A drought waiver for 17 Sharon Road was denied, and the Board approved advertising the Town Hall piano for disposal.

• Approved septic system waiver for 8 Fish Road (4-1)
• Authorized $4,500 for Nashua Road well expenses (5-0)
• Adopted Fire Department Vehicle and Capital Equipment Revolving Fund SOP (5-0)
• Approved advertising Town Hall piano for disposal (5-0)
• Denied drought waiver for 17 Sharon Road (5-0)
• Sent letter supporting HB1491 (risk pools) to governor (3-2)
• Sent letter opposing HB1588 (multi-family in commercial zones) (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including payroll manifests (5-0)

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación revisará varias solicitudes de variación y un plan de sitio importante final para una instalación de autoalmacenamiento con 18 unidades comerciales en 14 Ledge Road. Otros puntos incluyen actualizaciones sobre corte de césped, presas, estanques y asuntos del comité de senderos.

• Plan de sitio importante final para autoalmacenamiento (78,000 pies cuadrados, 18 unidades comerciales) en 14 Ledge Road
• Caso de Variación 20-2026: 3 Cobbetts Road – expansión de terraza en zona de amortiguamiento de WWPD para salas de aislamiento de mascotas enfermas
• Caso de Variación 25-2026: 24 Fish Road – cerrar porche con mosquitero para ampliar estructura no conforme
• Caso de Variación 27-2026: 63 Mammoth Road – eliminar condición que prohíbe uso comercial del garaje
• Caso de Variación 28-2026: 2 Sharma Way – revisar plan maestro de Gateway Park para reducir uso mixto y cambiar a 16 viviendas unifamiliares

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Windham Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider seven variance applications. Requests include replacing a home on a non-conforming lot, constructing detached garages with accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and building a deck for a veterinary clinic in a wetland buffer. The board will also review meeting minutes and may enter non-public session.

• Raze and replace house with larger non-conforming structure at 2 Cross St
• Detached garage with ADU requiring reduced setback and separate driveway at 3 Doiron Rd
• Pool less than 100 ft from wetland at 122 Brookdale Rd
• Septic within 33.8 ft of wetland at 165 Kendall Pond Rd
• Deck for vet clinic isolation rooms in WWPD buffer at 3 Cobbetts Pond Rd

Trustees of the Trust Funds

This is a procedural meeting notice for the Trustees of the Trust Funds. No specific agenda items are listed, indicating only routine business or administrative matters.

The Trustees approved the minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting. They discussed future MS9 and MS10 reporting to the NH DOJ and continued planning for the annual audit. Alan Carpenter will digitize stock certificates held in trust, and actions with Computershare regarding dividends and account names were completed. No substantive financial decisions were made beyond routine deposits of small dividend checks.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2026
• Discussed future MS9/MS10 reporting to NH DOJ
• Continued audit classification and contents discussion
• Alan Carpenter to digitize stock certificates
• Completed Computershare actions on reinvesting dividends and removing names

Historic District / Heritage Commission

The commission will discuss the proposed plans for a town building. This is a discussion item with no formal vote indicated.

• Discussion of proposed town building plans

Conservation Commission

The Commission is reviewing four variance applications for construction projects that require exceptions to wetland buffer and setback requirements. Each case involves proposed garages, ADUs, or decks that encroach into protected buffers. Decisions will affect property owners at specific streets.

• 3 Doiron Road: Variance to build 30x31.5 garage with ADU, front setback 36ft where 50ft required, separate driveway for ADU.
• 9 Glenwood Road: Variance to build 30x42 garage within 126ft of WWPD buffer where 200ft required, waiver from special permit.
• 165 Kendall Pond Rd: Variance to build attached garage with ADU, new septic 33.8ft from wetland where 100ft buffer required.
• 3 Cobbetts Road: Variance to build 6.5x23ft deck for pet isolation rooms expanding into WWPD buffer.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a conceptual site plan for a large sports complex at 140 Rockingham Road, including a 100,300 sq ft building, football field, and softball/baseball field. Also on the agenda is a final minor subdivision and WWPD special permit at 101 Londonderry Road to create one new residential lot. Old business includes a discussion about DJ Rogers Collision & Service Center at 2 Rockingham Road.

• Conceptual Site Plan for 100,300 sq ft sports complex at 140 Rockingham Road with fields and parking
• Final Minor Subdivision and WWPD Special Permit at 101 Londonderry Road to create one new lot
• Old/New Business: DJ Rogers Collision & Service Center at 2 Rockingham Road
• Review of meeting minutes from April 22 and May 6, 2026

Searles Trustees

The board approved the April 21 meeting minutes (8-0) and authorized up to $200 for two easels for tenant use (8-0). They also agreed to attempt to rebook a canceled wedding date and will revisit the return of the deposit if the date is rebooked (8-0). Other topics received updates but no decisions were taken.

• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 easels up to $200 (8-0)
• Approved policy to try rebooking canceled wedding date and revisit deposit if rebooked (8-0)

Local Energy Committee

The Windham Local Energy Committee will discuss the launch of the Community Power Plan and a change in supplier for the town's municipal electric contract. They will also elect officers and welcome a new member.

• Approve minutes of March 30, 2026 meeting
• Introduction of new LEC member Michael Caulley
• Election of officers
• Status of Community Power Plan launch
• Change in supplier and POC for Windham's municipal electric contract

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear and decide on several zoning and subdivision applications, including a proposed sports dome at 41 Range Road and a new residential lot at 101 Londonderry Road. They will also review old business items like dam updates and trail matters.

• Case 15-2026: Sports dome construction at 41 Range Rd
• Case 16-2026: Demolish and rebuild dwelling at 2 Cross St
• Case 18-2026: Inground pool at 122 Brookdale Rd
• Case #2026-09: Final minor subdivision at 101 Londonderry Rd
• Old business: Golden Meadow, Fessenden Dam, Campbell Farm updates

The Commission elected Kara Feldberg as Chair, Michael Specian as Vice Chair, and Lisa Ferrisi as Secretary, all unanimously with abstentions. They reviewed several ZBA cases (sports dome at 41 Range Rd, subdivision at 101 Londonderry Rd, new dwelling at 2 Cross St, and a pool at 122 Brookdale Rd) but took no final votes. The Commission also entered non-public session and voted to seal those minutes.

• Elected Kara Feldberg as Chair (unanimous, Feldberg abstained)
• Elected Michael Specian as Vice Chair (unanimous, Specian abstained)
• Elected Lisa Ferrisi as Secretary (unanimous, Ferrisi abstained)
• Entered non-public session (8-0)
• Exited non-public session (8-0)
• Sealed non-public session minutes (5-0)

Cable Advisory Board

The Windham Cable Advisory Board will review financial reports, the coordinator's report, and discuss a new equipment proposal. They will also handle correspondence, board member updates, and approval of minutes.

• Discussion of new equipment proposal

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board holds a workshop to discuss the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and review Site Plan Regulations. No specific proposals or votes are listed; the agenda is procedural with general discussion items.

• Discussion of Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
• Review of Site Plan Regulations

The Planning Board held a workshop to discuss the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) process and proposed changes to site plan regulations. No formal votes or substantive decisions were made; the board agreed to consult with staff on several regulatory language points.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Windham Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several cases, including a major request from Benchmark LLC to construct a sports dome and site improvements at 41 Range Rd and 3 Delahunty Drive, requiring relief from multiple zoning ordinances. The board will also revisit a reopened case due to missing Conservation Commission comments and consider a withdrawal request for a home addition variance.

• Case 15-2026: Sports dome with height up to 100 ft (max 35 ft), 49.9% impervious coverage (max 30%), and other variances at Windham Woods School
• Case 07-2026: Reopening of 8 Mitchell Pond Rd due to previous Conservation Commission comments not read into record
• Case 12-2026: Continued variance for 198 sq ft addition at 50 Ministerial Rd; owner requests withdrawal
• Discussion on making modifications to previously approved variances with conditions

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a site walk and public meeting to consider a variance from Sections 406.2 & 702/Appendix A-1 for a 198 sq ft addition to a non-conforming single-family dwelling at 50 Ministerial Rd. The addition would be 8.5 ft from one side yard lot line and 11.6 ft from the other.

• Variance request (Case 12-2026) for 198 sq ft addition at 50 Ministerial Rd, requiring reduced side yard setbacks of 8.5 ft and 11.6 ft on a pre-existing non-conforming lot

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on a $20,000 paving donation for Rogers Field and policy revisions. They will also conduct a Board of Health hearing on a septic/well variance at 14 Second Street, consider a Conservation Fund expenditure for fencing at Fessenden Dam, and award bids for beautification plantings. Additionally, they will discuss water restrictions, the fire department vehicle revolving fund, and a request to authorize funds for a new town facility.

• Acceptance of $20,000 paving donation from Windham Baseball Softball League for Rogers Field
• Board of Health hearing on septic system and well setback variance at 14 Second Street
• Request to expend Conservation Fund for fencing at Fessenden Dam
• Award of bids for beautification plantings at 2, 3, and 4 North Lowell Road
• Consideration of authorizing funds for new town facility concept

The Select Board accepted a $20,000 donation of services from the Windham Baseball Softball League to pave the Rogers Field parking lot. The Board also adopted revised Grants and Donations and Investment policies. Several board appointments were approved, while others were deferred to nonpublic session. A Board of Health hearing on a septic/well waiver at 14 Second Street was held but no decision was recorded.

• Approved paving donation from Windham Baseball Softball League (5-0)
• Adopted revised Grants and Donations Policy (5-0)
• Adopted revised Investment Policy with correction (5-0)
• Appointed Tom Nolan and Dan Pasquarella to Cable Advisory Board (5-0)
• Appointed Wanda Rice to Forestry Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Derek Saffie to Historic District/Heritage Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Derek Saffi and Diane Farmer to Museum Trustees (5-0)
• Deferred appointments to Conservation Commission, Economic Development, Searles Trustees, Housing Authority, Local Energy Committee to nonpublic session

Economic Development Committee

The Windham Economic Development Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting. Agenda items include a review of April minutes, an economic development update from Alex Mello, liaison reports from the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, and Southern New Hampshire Coalition, and subcommittee reports on infrastructure, land use, and promoting Windham. The meeting also includes appointment of alternates and old/new business.

• Appointment of alternates for absent members
• Review of minutes from April meeting
• Economic Development Update by Alex Mello
• Liaison reports from BOS, PB, SNHC
• Subcommittee reports (Infrastructure, Land Use, Promote Windham)

The Windham Economic Development Committee approved minutes from April 10, 2026. Members received liaison reports, including that the Planning Board approved a Starbucks project and that nearly unanimous support was expressed for Alternative 5 (four roundabouts) of the RT 111 study. Subcommittee discussions focused on promoting local businesses and upcoming speaker events. No substantive votes were taken on new projects or expenditures.

• Approved minutes from April 10, 2026 (6-0-4)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 AM (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Windham Economic Development Committee will hold a routine meeting to review April minutes, hear an economic development update from Alex Mello, and receive liaison reports from the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, and SNHC. Subcommittees on Infrastructure, Land Use, and Promote Windham will also report. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Appointment of alternates for absent members
• Review of April meeting minutes
• Economic development update by Alex Mello
• Liaison reports from BOS, PB, SNHC
• Subcommittee reports on Infrastructure, Land Use, Promote Windham

Historic District / Heritage Commission

The Windham Historic District/Heritage Commission will meet to discuss a public hearing regarding a town building overview. Members will also receive updates on the 250th sesquicentennial, Fessenden Mill, London Bridge Causeway signs, and several ongoing projects including records scanning, barns, and a cemetery project. The agenda includes filling open positions and preparations for the Strawberry Festival table.

• Discussion on public hearing regarding town building overview
• 250th Sesquicentennial update
• Fessenden Mill sign update
• London Bridge Causeway sign update
• Update on town records scanning project

The commission voted unanimously to allocate available Town Hall foundation stones for use at Fessenden Mill Park. They also discussed updates on the cemetery project, QR codes for Indian Rock, and planning for the 250th celebration. A workshop was scheduled for May 21 to review town office space suggestions.

• Approved allocation of Town Hall foundation stones for Fessenden Mill Park (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 2 meeting, as amended (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Agreed to donate a basket for Windham Pride Fest raffle (5-0)
• Agreed to purchase a folding table for future use (consensus)
• Agreed to seek replacement of misplaced HDC/HC tent (consensus)
• Scheduled workshop on May 21 to review town office space suggestions (consensus)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a revised final major site plan for a previously approved coffee shop at 5 Enterprise Drive. The applicant proposes improvements to site access, circulation, parking, and drainage while reducing impervious surfaces and retaining walls. No other significant items are on the agenda.

• Case #2026-08: Final Major Site Plan, WWPD Special Permit, and Major WPOD for coffee shop at 5 Enterprise Drive
• Proposal reduces impervious area and retaining walls, improves drainage and site layout
• No increase in parking, seats, usage intensity, or septic flows

The Board approved the Final Major Site Plan, WWPD Special Permit, and Major WPOD for a redesigned coffee shop at 5 Enterprise Drive, subject to conditions including erosion control, WWPD boundary markers, native vegetation, ADA ramp if needed, and revised fertilizer language. The vote was 4-2. The Board also waived the street tree requirement, appointed members to the CIP and WEDC committees, and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Final Major Site Plan for 5 Enterprise Drive coffee shop with conditions (4-2)
• Approved WWPD Special Permit (6-0)
• Approved WPOD Special Permit (6-0)
• Waived Section 704.2.1 for street trees (6-0)
• Appointed Ballaya and Balestrieri to CIP (5-0-1, Balestrieri abstained)
• Appointed Ballaya to WEDC (5-1)
• Approved March 4, 2026 minutes (4-0-2)
• Approved March 18 and April 15, 2026 minutes (5-0-1 each)

Highway Safety Committee

The committee reached consensus that adding a second driveway at 20 Hancock Road and another at 28 Governor Dinsmore Road poses no safety issues. Chief McPherson will notify the Board of Selectmen of the approvals. An update on speed bumps on Chapel Road noted they will be included in 2026 paving projects.

• Approved second driveway at 20 Hancock Road (consensus)
• Approved second driveway at 28 Governor Dinsmore Road (consensus)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Windham Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear three variance applications: a home addition on Ministerial Rd, modifications to the Nault's commercial property on Range Rd, and a shed on Mitchell Pond Rd. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and may enter non-public session.

• Case 12-2026: Variance for 198 sq ft addition at 50 Ministerial Rd, 8.5 ft and 11.6 ft side setbacks
• Case 13-2026: Variance for accessory storage and paved access at 60 Range Rd (Nault's), involving wetland buffers
• Case 14-2026: Variance for 12x20x8 shed within 100 ft WWPD buffer at 20 Mitchell Pond Rd

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a request from Police Chief Bryan Smith to purchase and outfit police vehicles using sole source vendors. They will also discuss authorizing a $100,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund grant/loan application, review updates to the Grants and Donations Policy, and consider advertising for a part-time recreation events assistant. Additionally, the board will hold non-public sessions for personnel matters and legal advice, and will hear multiple property tax abatement requests.

• Police vehicle purchase via sole source vendors
• Authorize signing $100,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund grant/loan application
• Advertise for part-time/on-call Recreation Events/Program Assistant
• Review and update Grants and Donations Policy
• Eleven property tax abatement requests (various parcel IDs)

The Board approved the purchase of two police vehicles for up to $130,000, authorized advertising for a part-time recreation assistant, and approved a $100,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund grant/loan application. They also promoted a police corporal to sergeant and approved multiple property tax abatements. Additionally, the Board approved the minutes and consent agenda.

• Promoted Corporal Jason Dzierlatka to Sergeant effective June 18, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved $130,000 purchase of two police vehicles via sole source vendors (5-0)
• Authorized advertising for part-time on-call Recreation Events Program Assistant (5-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign $100,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund application (5-0)
• Approved abatement for 11 Burnham Road (assessment reduced $445,200) (5-0)
• Approved abatement for 47 Rockingham Road (assessment reduced $326,700) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, payroll, and accounts payable manifests (5-0)
• Approved April 13, 2026 and 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1, 4-0-1)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss and potentially make recommendations on a Major Final Site Plan application for a coffee shop redesign at 5 Enterprise Drive, which aims to improve site layout and reduce environmental impacts. They will also consider a variance request for a shed within the Wetlands and Watercourse Protection District buffer at 20 Mitchell Pond Rd. The agenda includes updates on various conservation lands, trails, and dam projects.

• Major Final Site Plan for coffee shop at 5 Enterprise Drive (reduced impervious areas, WWPD work, retaining walls)
• Variance request for shed at 20 Mitchell Pond Rd (within 100 ft WWPD buffer)
• Girl Scout Gold Award Project (unspecified)
• Updates on Campbell Farm, Fessenden Dam, and other conservation areas
• Approval of meeting minutes and invoices

The commission unanimously approved two Girl Scout signage projects: trail markers along the Greenway and safety information for kiosks. They also adopted a conservation mission statement and approved $950 for "Closed Dusk to Dawn" signs. No action was taken on the proposed shed variance for 20 Mitchell Pond Rd.

• Approved Greenway trail signage project (5-0)
• Approved safety kiosk signage project (5-0)
• Adopted Conservation Commission mission statement (5-0)
• Approved $950 for 10 'Closed Dusk to Dawn' signs (5-0)

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board will hold a workshop to discuss growth management and a potential moratorium on development. They will also review minutes from a previous meeting and may enter non-public session. No public hearings or votes are scheduled.

• Discussion on growth management strategies
• Consideration of a development moratorium
• Review and approval of February 18, 2026 minutes

The Board appointed Derek Monson to a full member seat, and Hussein Savichkin, DJ Withee, and Joe Byron as alternates. They recommended Monson as liaison to the Conservation Commission (4-0-1). Approved minutes from February 18, 2026 (3-0-2). Also discussed potential workshops on GMO, site plan regulations, impact fees, and zoning.

• Appointed Derek Monson to full member seat (5-0)
• Appointed Hussein Savichkin to 2-year alternate seat (5-0)
• Appointed DJ Withee to 1-year alternate seat (5-0)
• Appointed Joe Byron to 1-year alternate seat (5-0)
• Recommended Monson as Conservation Commission liaison (4-0-1)
• Approved minutes from 2/18/26 (3-0-2)
• Directed staff to post advertisement for Design Review Committee

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will deliberate and vote on two continued cases seeking variances to build new single-family homes on undersized, non-conforming lots on Cross Street. Both applications request relief from minimum lot size, frontage, and setback requirements, including zero frontage on a Class V road.

• Case 03-2026: Replace existing structure with 1,908 sq ft home on 10,098 sq ft lot, seeking variance from 50,000 sq ft minimum, 175 ft frontage, and setbacks.
• Case 04-2026: Build new 2,058 sq ft home on 8,688 sq ft lot, seeking variance from 50,000 sq ft minimum, 175 ft frontage, and 30 ft side setbacks.
• Approval of minutes from 3/18, 3/24, and 4/14 meetings.
• Old/New Business: Case 07-2026 regarding missing conservation comments.

Searles Trustees

The Searles Trustees approved a $50 re-booking fee for a tenant, a $150 gift card for rebranding consultant Trent Saunders, and hiring a contractor to grind two stumps. They also discussed updates on rebranding, roof, HVAC, and other facility projects, but took no major policy decisions.

• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved $50 re-booking fee for tenant (7-0)
• Approved $150 Windham gift card for Trent Saunders (8-0)
• Approved hiring contractor to grind two stumps (8-0)

Trustees of the Trust Funds

The Trustees of the Trust Funds will meet to approve minutes and address auditor requests. They will also complete items MS-9 and MS-10.

• Approval of minutes
• Completion of MS-9 and MS-10
• Review of auditor requests

The Trustees of the Trust Funds held a routine meeting. No substantive decisions were made; actions included approving the previous meeting's minutes, updating a banking resolution, and noting several deposits. Discussion of audit classification and digitalization of stock certificates will continue.

• Approved minutes of March 27, 2026 meeting (motion passed)
• Updated and notarized Resolution of Authorized Persons for banking

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will discuss next steps for the Angelene Meadows 49-unit elderly housing project, including submitting for town permits. They will also review meeting minutes and confirm the next meeting date.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion on next steps for Angelene Meadows 49-unit project
• Involvement of contractor Simon Beylin (Beylin Development) and engineer Karl Dubay (The Dubay Group)
• Confirming next meeting date

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a workshop to discuss updates to the 2026 Zoning Ordinances and review its mission statement. The meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2026, with the next meeting set for April 23, 2026. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Update 2026 Zoning Ordinances
• Discussion of Commission Mission Statement
• Next meeting set for April 23, 2026

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board will discuss three new applications: a major WPOD addition at 17 Prescott Road, a conditional use permit for a home-based personal training studio at 1 First Street, and a conceptual site plan for the Gateway Master Plan project at 2 Sharma Way. The board will also consider candidates for vacancies and approve prior minutes.

• Case 2026-05: Major WPOD addition at 17 Prescott Road with septic and drainage improvements
• Case 2026-06: Conditional use permit for garage-based personal training studio at 1 First Street
• Case 2026-07: Conceptual site plan for Gateway Master Plan with flexible commercial/mixed-use buildings at 2 Sharma Way

The Planning Board approved a conditional use permit for a home occupation personal training studio at 1 First Street, with operating hours restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (5-0). Also approved a major Watershed Protection Overlay District application for a residential addition at 17 Prescott Road (5-0). A conceptual site plan for the Gateway Master Plan project was discussed but no vote taken; the board closed the conceptual plan review.

• Approved Case 2026-06: conditional use permit for home occupation (5-0, with hours 6am-7pm)
• Approved Case 2026-05: major WPOD application for home addition (5-0)
• Closed conceptual site plan review for Case 2026-07 (Gateway Master Plan) without vote

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear four new variance requests and one continued case. Cases involve expansions or replacements of non-conforming structures near lakes and wetlands, and a sign variance for a business. The board will also vote on meeting minutes and possibly enter non-public session.

• Variance for 798 sq ft garage addition at 34 Doiron Rd, 6 ft from side and front, 27 ft from Shadow Lake
• Variance for freestanding sign exceeding 6 ft height and 20 sq ft at 47 No Lowell Rd (Trendezza, LLC)
• Variance to raze and replace 931 sq ft non-conforming home with 1,372 sq ft home at 19 Fish Rd, increase volume from 13,369 to 32,004 cu ft
• Variance to keep family ice rink within 100 ft WWPD buffer near Canobie Lake at 43A Woodvue Rd
• Continued case: variance for 640 sq ft inground pool and patio within 100 ft wetland buffer at 8 Mitchell Pond Rd

Select Board

The Board will review 2025 year-end and 2026 first-quarter financial reports, consider a recommendation and authorization to spend funds on new financial software, and discuss updates to the investment policy. Also on the agenda are multiple property tax abatement requests, a request to waive purchasing policy for using grant funds to buy protective clothing for the fire department, and a proposal to hire a consultant to sell tax-deeded property. The Board will also enter non-public sessions to discuss hiring, dismissal, or compensation of a public employee.

• Authorization to expend funds for financial software (amount not specified)
• 14 property tax abatement requests (parcels 3-A-569, 5-A-1009, 11-A-220, 11-A-1602, 14-B-3825, 16-D-7, 16-Q-172, 17-C-94A, 17-C-97, 17-M-26, 17-M-28, 19-B-1550, 22-L-17, 22-L-24)
• Request to waive purchasing policy and authorize grant expenditure for fire protective clothing & equipment
• Engage consultant to assist with disposition of tax deeded property
• Approval to advertise for part-time/on-call building inspector

The Board approved the purchase of MTS Financial Software for up to $55,000 to replace the current MUNIS system, and authorized the town administrator to sign the contract. They also approved property tax abatements for 12 properties, denied one, and waived purchasing policy to allow the Fire Department to use FEMA grant funds for forestry gear. Additionally, they proclaimed April 24, 2026 as Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day, and approved a $75 mailbox reimbursement with conditions.

• Approved $55,000 purchase of MTS financial software (4-0)
• Proclaimed April 24, 2026 as Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day (4-0)
• Granted abatement for 26 Mitchell Pond Road, reducing assessment by $59,500 (4-0)
• Granted abatement for 35 Hawthorne Road, abating $42 (4-0)
• Granted abatement for 78 Blossom Road, abating $3,253 (3-1)
• Denied abatement for 30 First Street (4-0)
• Waived bid process and awarded fire gear contract to Industrial Protective Services (4-0)
• Approved $75 mailbox reimbursement for 8 Doiron Road, contingent on height adjustment (4-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Windham Economic Development Committee meets to review minutes, receive an economic development update from Alex Mello, hear liaison reports from the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board, and discuss subcommittee reports on infrastructure, land use, and promotion. No major decisions or specific projects are listed on the agenda.

• Appointment of alternates for absent members
• Review of March meeting minutes
• Economic Development Update by Alex Mello
• Liaison Reports from BOS, PB, SNHC
• Subcommittee Reports: Infrastructure, Land Use, Promote Windham

The Windham Economic Development Committee heard a presentation on a proposed sports dome at Windham Woods School but took no formal action, deciding they need more information. The only formal decision was approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of March 13, 2026 (6-0-2)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to hire Great Bay Facility Maintenance Service to remove graffiti from Deer Leap rocks using a powdered glass slurry, at a cost of $2,650 funded by Friends of Moeckel Pond. They also approved two memorial benches at Fessenden Dam (each 5-0) and approved the March 26 meeting minutes. No decisions were made on pending ZBA cases, which were discussed only.

• Approved $2,650 graffiti removal contract with Great Bay Facility Maintenance (5-0)
• Approved bench at Fessenden Dam honoring Carol Pynn and Carolyn Webber (5-0)
• Approved second bench at Fessenden Dam with plaque for Peter Griffin (5-0)
• Approved March 26, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Museum Trustees

The Windham Museum Trustees will vote on meeting minutes and discuss planning a Town Wide Scavenger Hunt with the Nesmith Library. They will also work on cataloging new donations including the Cobbetts Pond plot plan, scrapbooks from the Women's Service Club, and records from the Windham Antiquarian Society.

• Vote to accept February 11 meeting minutes
• Town Wide Scavenger Hunt planning with Nesmith Library
• Adding/labeling items in new tall display cases
• Cataloging Cobbetts Pond plot plan, Women's Service Club scrapbooks, and Antiquarian Society records
• Review of uncataloged items in metal storage cases

The trustees decided to hold an open house on July 8 from 6:30-8:00 PM in place of the regular monthly meeting. They also voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the February 11 meeting.

• Held open house July 8 instead of regular meeting (consensus)
• Approved minutes of February 11 meeting (4-0)