Tag Archives: Zoning

Planning Board Prepares Zoning Amendment Warrant Article To Permit High Density Housing in All Zones

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

At the November 8, 2017 Planning Board (PB) meeting, the PB okayed the writing of several amendments to Chapter 133 Henniker Zoning Regulations. Two of these amendments will have significant impact; I.) The Planning Board has authorized the Part Time Town Planer … Continue reading →

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Concord Zoning Board Approves Plans for Mosque

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The zoning board in Concord, New Hampshire, has approved plans for what could become the city’s first permanent mosque. The Concord Monitor reports the Islamic Society of Greater Concord hopes to move out of a rented space … Continue reading →

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Pelham Voters To Consider Ban On 55-And-Over Housing

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

A town in Southern New Hampshire is considering banning 55-and-older housing. Voters in Pelham will decide the issue during a special meeting this Saturday. The ballot question would also impose tighter zoning regulations on 62-plus housing built in town. The … Continue reading →

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Coos County looks to update zoning rules

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

For the first time in three decades, zoning regulations for the unincorporated areas of Coos County are being comprehensively reviewed and updated, and by early summer, it is expected that residents will have a chance to comment. More… | NHBR

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Fraternity Zoning Amendment Fails in Hanover

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Hanover — Dartmouth College students on Tuesday flocked to the Hanover polls to vote on a zoning amendment that would have given new autonomy to the school’s fraternities. The proposal ultimately failed, 1,471-1,993.  More… *| Valley News *Print media sites … Continue reading →

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Hanover to Decide on Zoning Changes

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

The floor portion of Town Meeting will convene on May 9, at 7 p.m., in the Hanover High auditorium. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the same location.Hanover — Residents at next month’s Town … Continue reading →

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