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Conservation Commission — June 10, 2026

Andover Conservation Commission approved off-agenda $150 ASLPT contribution and discussed ZBA appeal at June 10 meeting

The meeting consisted of informational updates and unanimous approvals on routine administrative and maintenance items with no public opposition or internal disagreement expressed.

Date Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Public comments 2 Decisions 4 Routine

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At the June 10 Andover Conservation Commission meeting, members approved a $150 contribution to ASLPT even though the request was not listed on the public agenda. The same meeting covered a potential appeal of a May 19 ZBA driveway permit near the McDonough Easement because the commission and ASLPT were never notified as abutters. Runoff concerns into wetlands were noted. Both matters were handled without prior public notice. Official minutes have since been published and confirm the unanimous votes and action items that followed.

Jun 10, 2026 2 public comments 4 decisions Routine
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“Should we propose a warrant article that any money left over in our annual budget should be turned over into the conservation fund?”

— Nancy R · Budget surplus discussion 00:00
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Public ⁠impact

Issues from this meeting with documented community impact.
What was discussed

Up to $1,500 allocated for inspection and maintenance by external contractor

What happened

Motion to allocate up to $1,500 passed unanimously; work scheduled for summer.

Topics ⁠discussed

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Speakers: Nancy R, Nancy T
What was discussed

Approved the May amended minutes.

What happened

Motion passed; all in favor.

Speakers: Kurt Yuengling
What was discussed

Kurt Yuengling presented on the EPA-funded Climate Pollution Reduction grant and development of NH's Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP).

What happened

Presentation received; no formal action taken by commission.

Speakers: Don Moyer
What was discussed

Don Moyer reported on trail maintenance, visitor counts, parking improvements at Highland Lake, and plans for historic granite blocks from Route 11 bridge project.

What happened

Information shared; commission invited to suggest collaboration ideas.

Speakers: Nancy R
What was discussed

Chaffee Beach sand replenishment project placed on hold; approved $150 contribution to ASLPT.

What happened

Motion to contribute $150 passed unanimously.

Speakers: Jesse, Nancy R, Jenny
What was discussed

Approved funding for inspection and maintenance of beaver deceivers by Skip Lisle.

What happened

Motion to allocate up to $1,500 passed unanimously.

Speakers: Jesse, Nancy T
What was discussed

Discussed improper notification for Route 11 driveway permit near McDonough Easement and potential appeal.

What happened

Commission may appeal; contacted Land Use Coordinators for future notifications.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.

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ZBA Driveway Permit Notification and Potential Appeal

Improper notification to the commission and ASLPT regarding a Route 11 driveway permit near the McDonough Easement raised concerns about runoff into wetlands and lack of abutter notification; the commission is considering an appeal.
Board position: May file an appeal of the ZBA decision and requested improved future notifications from Land Use Coordinators
medium concern

Public ⁠comment

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Kurt Yuengling
00:00
Not addressed
Presented an update on the NHDES Climate Pollution Reduction grant and ongoing work to develop a statewide Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) due in November 2026. Noted high municipal participation, survey results on climate priorities, and challenges with decentralization and lack of a central data hub in NH. Highlighted Andover's own weatherization and solar projects as positive examples. Key concern
Informational briefing on state climate planning process and opportunities for municipal coordination
This was an informational presentation to the commission; no specific request or concern was raised requiring board action or response.
Don Moyer
00:00
Not addressed
Provided an update on the Friends of the Northern Rail Trail (FNRT), including volunteer maintenance efforts, trail usage statistics, coordination with NH Bureau of Trails, and upcoming work on the Route 11 bridge. Offered contact methods for reporting trail issues and invited collaboration ideas with the ACC. Key concern
Trail maintenance, access, and potential collaboration between FNRT and the Conservation Commission
This was an informational presentation; the board took no action or formal response during the meeting.

Decisions ⁠logged

Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
00:00
Approve May amended minutes
Motion by Nancy R, seconded by Nancy T
All in favor
00:00
Contribute $150 to ASLPT
Motion by Miranda, seconded by Jenny
All in favor
00:00
Allocate up to $1,500 for Beaver Deceivers inspection and maintenance
Motion by Nancy R, seconded by Jenny
All in favor
00:00
Close meeting
Motion by Miranda, seconded by Laurel at 8:44
All in favor

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off-agenda spending decision
Andover Conservation Commission on 6/10 approved a $150 contribution to ASLPT. The item was not on the published agenda. Residents had no notice of the funding request before the meeting. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/conservation-commission/2026-06-10/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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off-agenda ZBA appeal discussion
June 10 meeting: Commission discussed appealing a May 19 ZBA driveway permit near McDonough Easement due to missing abutter notice and wetland runoff risks. No public notice of this agenda item either. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/conservation-commission/2026-06-10/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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off-agenda project status change
Commission also placed Chaffee Beach sand replenishment on hold after a resident withdrew. This update occurred under Communications and Funding Requests, outside listed agenda topics. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/conservation-commission/2026-06-10/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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board unity on decisions
All four recorded votes at the 6/10 Andover Conservation Commission meeting passed unanimously. No split votes or recorded objections on funding or the potential ZBA appeal. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/conservation-commission/2026-06-10/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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Andover Conservation Commission met 6/10. They approved $150 for ASLPT and discussed appealing a ZBA driveway permit near McDonough Easement. Neither item appeared on the public agenda. #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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The ASLPT contribution came up under Communications. The ZBA notification failure and possible appeal were raised by Jesse and Nancy T. Residents received no advance notice to comment or attend on these topics.
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Meeting minutes later recorded the $150 vote and the ZBA discussion. The commission requested better future notifications from Land Use Coordinators but took no final appeal vote that night. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/conservation-commission/2026-06-10/
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At the June 10 Andover Conservation Commission meeting, members approved a $150 contribution to ASLPT even though the request was not listed on the public agenda. The same meeting covered a potential appeal of a May 19 ZBA driveway permit near the McDonough Easement because the commission and ASLPT were never notified as abutters. Runoff concerns into wetlands were noted. Both matters were handled without prior public notice. Official minutes have since been published and confirm the unanimous votes and action items that followed. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/conservation-commission/2026-06-10/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Contact new couple at Ragged Mountain about open commission position
Assigned: Sooze
Contact John Champagne and John Thompson for McDonough bench estimates
Assigned: Nancy R
Follow up with surveying company on Bradley Lake property pins and costs
Assigned: Jesse

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