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Planning Board — March 24, 2026

The meeting consisted of routine administrative approvals, building permit reviews, and planning discussions with no public testimony or voiced disagreement.

Date Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Decisions 1 Routine

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The Andover Planning Board is moving forward with a comprehensive update to the town’s Master Plan, a decision that will have long-term implications for every resident.

During the March 24 meeting, the Board discussed the methodology for the update, noting that the current plan lacks necessary detail regarding modern housing needs and enforcement procedures. This process will be funded by a $20,000 Master Plan Expendable Trust Fund established via a town warrant article.

Because the Master Plan dictates town maps, zoning, and how local regulations are enforced, these changes directly affect property rights and the future development of our community. The Board has agreed to use upcoming work sessions to drive this planning process forward.

Residents should stay engaged and attend future work sessions to ensure the new plan reflects the actual needs and values of the Andover community.

Mar 24, 2026 1 decisions Routine
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“The Master Plan lacks detail regarding modern housing and enforcement procedures.”

— Les Fenton · Critique of the current Master Plan's deficiencies.
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Public ⁠impact

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What was discussed

Comprehensive update to town maps, housing data, and enforcement procedures.

What happened

The board agreed to use upcoming work sessions to drive the planning process forward.

Topics ⁠discussed

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Speakers: Donna Crisp-Duclos, Jacob Gilman, Jessican Rand, Nancy Walsh-Robart, Les Fenton
What was discussed

The Board discussed the funding, structure, and methodology for updating the town's Master Plan.

What happened

The Board agreed to utilize work sessions to move the update process forward.

Speakers: Jessican Rand, Christine Vigneault
What was discussed

Land Use Coordinators presented details regarding six recent building permit applications.

What happened

The applications were reviewed by the board.

Speakers: Jacob Gilman, Nancy Walsh-Robart
What was discussed

The Board reviewed and formally approved the minutes from the February 24, 2026, meeting.

What happened

The motion passed unanimously.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

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

Potentially controversial issues

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Master Plan Review and Update

The update involves the allocation of a $20,000 trust fund and addresses critical deficiencies in housing and enforcement, which shapes the long-term development and regulatory landscape of the town.
Board position: The board moved to advance the update process using work sessions and external coordination.
low concern

Public ⁠comment

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No public comments were identified in this meeting.

Decisions ⁠logged

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Approval of February 24, 2026, meeting minutes
Motion made by Gilman, seconded by Robart.
All in favor, none opposed

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High-level summary of the Master Plan impact
At the March 24 Planning Board meeting, officials began moving forward with a major overhaul of Andover’s Master Plan. This update will reshape town maps, housing data, and enforcement procedures for years to come. #AndoverNH #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/planning-board/2026-03-24/ #MeetingWatch
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Fiscal and regulatory impact
The Andover Planning Board is utilizing a $20,000 Expendable Trust Fund to update the town's Master Plan. The goal: addressing current gaps in modern housing and enforcement procedures. Stay informed on how this affects your property... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/planning-board/2026-03-24/ #MeetingWatch
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Call to action/Next steps
The Planning Board's next steps for the Master Plan involve upcoming work sessions and coordination with the LRPC. Residents should monitor these sessions, as they will dictate the town's future development and zoning landscape. #AndoverNH https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/planning-board/2026-03-24/ #MeetingWatch
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Andover is preparing for a major shift in how our town is managed. At the March 24 Planning Board meeting, the process to update the town's Master Plan officially moved forward. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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The update isn't just paperwork. It involves a $20,000 trust fund and will fundamentally change town maps, housing data, and—critically—enforcement procedures for local regulations.
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Board members noted the current plan is deficient in addressing modern housing needs. This update will determine how Andover grows and how rules are enforced on your property. Keep an eye on upcoming work sessions. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/planning-board/2026-03-24/
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The Andover Planning Board is moving forward with a comprehensive update to the town’s Master Plan, a decision that will have long-term implications for every resident. 

During the March 24 meeting, the Board discussed the methodology for the update, noting that the current plan lacks necessary detail regarding modern housing needs and enforcement procedures. This process will be funded by a $20,000 Master Plan Expendable Trust Fund established via a town warrant article.

Because the Master Plan dictates town maps, zoning, and how local regulations are enforced, these changes directly affect property rights and the future development of our community. The Board has agreed to use upcoming work sessions to drive this planning process forward.

Residents should stay engaged and attend future work sessions to ensure the new plan reflects the actual needs and values of the Andover community. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/planning-board/2026-03-24/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Discuss Master Plan update assistance further with the LRPC.
Assigned: Jessican Rand

Member ⁠positions

2 issues · 0 explicit · 0 inferred
Jacob Gilman
Vice Chair
Present
Approval of February Minutes YES
Present
Master Plan Review and Update
Discussed the town-approved warrant article for funding the update.
Present
Approval of February Minutes YES
Les Fenton
Ex-Officio
Present
Master Plan Review and Update
Noted the current plan lacks detail on modern housing and enforcement.

Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”

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