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Community concerns being upheld
At the 6/16 ZBA meeting, the Board denied a request to unmerge lots at 2 Track Way. Neighbors argued the merger was vital for their privacy and property values. The Board found the request failed to meet legal criteria for... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Prioritizing evidence over applicant claims
The ZBA is pausing the 160-acre gravel pit reclamation project until they can hire an independent environmental expert. Residents and the Conservation Commission raised serious doubts about aquifer safety and whether the... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Board refusal to accept inadequate information
Transparency check: The Amherst ZBA continued the Chestnut Hill Road pavilion hearing because the applicant provided inconsistent info on dimensions and setbacks. The Board refused to grant a variance based on incomplete data... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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The June 16 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting in Amherst saw high tension over two major issues: residential privacy and watershed protection. Here is what you need to know about how the Board handled these contentious cases. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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First, the Board denied a variance to unmerge lots at 2 Track Way. Neighbors testified that they bought their homes based on the assurance that the land behind them was non-buildable. The Board ruled the request didn't meet the legal standard for hardship.
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Second, the massive 160-acre gravel pit reclamation project is on hold. Despite the applicant's claims, the Conservation Commission and residents voiced distrust regarding water quality and aquifer safety. The Board is now seeking an independent expert review.
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The takeaway: In these major cases, the Board is being forced to weigh developer interests against specific community concerns regarding property values and environmental safety. The next big hearing is July 21st. Stay informed. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-06-16/
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During the June 16th Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, two high-stakes issues highlighted the tension between development interests and community protections in Amherst. First, the Board denied a variance request for 2 Track Way that would have unmerged two lots for a new home. This decision was a significant win for local abutters, who testified that the existing lot merger was essential to protecting their privacy and property values. The Board ultimately found that the application failed to meet the statutory requirements for unnecessary hardship and public interest. Second, the Board took a cautious approach to a large-scale gravel pit reclamation project involving 160 acres. While the applicant argued the project was necessary for stormwater management, the Amherst Conservation Commission and local residents raised alarms about potential risks to the local aquifer and the Witches Brook watershed. Rather than taking the applicant's word at face value, the Board voted to continue the hearing until they can hire an independent environmental expert to conduct a technical review. These decisions show a Board grappling with significant community pressure to prioritize evidence and neighbor rights over development requests. The gravel pit hearing is scheduled to continue on July 21st. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH