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Planning Board — April 14, 2026
The meeting was marked by a split leadership election and resident opposition to infrastructure projects, though most administrative votes were unanimous.
Public impact
Issues from this meeting with documented community impact.
01
Conditional Driveway Permits
Changes the sequence of permitting and allows for conditional approvals contingent on future culvert repairs. Affected: Property owners and developers requiring driveway access and culvert infrastructure.
other high impact
Decisions logged
Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
Election of Board Chair
Jon Mishcon elected as Chair.
Passed (4 votes for Mishcon, 3 for Duclos)
00:00
Election of Vice Chair
Jacob Gilman elected as Vice Chair.
Passed (Unanimous)
00:00
Election of Secretary
Nancy Walsh-Robart elected as Secretary.
Passed (Unanimous)
00:00
Approval of Conditional Driveway Permits
Motion to allow the land use office to approve conditional driveway permits provided culverts are replaced within a reasonable timeframe and other requirements are met.
Passed (Unanimous)
00:00
Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
The minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting were approved.
Passed (Unanimous)
00:00
Topics discussed
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00:00 Election of Officers
The Board held elections for the positions of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
Speakers: Donna Crisp-Duclos, Jon Mishcon, Jacob Gilman, Roland Carter, Les Fenton
00:00 Review Procedure for Issuance of Driveway Permits
The Board discussed the sequence of building and driveway permits and the potential for issuing conditional driveway permits involving culvert repairs.
Speakers: Christine Vigeneault, Don Seiburg, Roland Carter, Karen Brule
00:00 New Subdivision Application: 419 Flaghole Road
An administrative review of a subdivision application was conducted, noting compliance with road frontage and acreage but raising concerns regarding wetland boundaries.
Speakers: Jessica Rand
00:00 Non-Binding Consultation: 89 Switch Road
A resident sought guidance on the requirements for subdividing a lot to build an additional home; the Board provided zoning requirements and recommendations.
Speakers: Lauren Dash
00:00 Review of Vertex Towers Meeting Minutes
The Land Use office identified conflicting Planning Board minutes regarding cell tower approvals; the Board discussed reconstructing minutes from recordings and potential fee adjustments.
Speakers: Jessica Rand, Christine Vigeneault, Don Seiburg, Debra Hunter
00:00 Master Plan Update
Discussion regarding the use of AI-generated drafts for the transportation portion of the Master Plan and protocols for distributing documents under RSA 91-A.
Speakers: Jon Mishcon
Controversy & dissent
Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.
Potentially controversial issues
01
Election of Board Chair
The election for the leadership position resulted in a split vote, indicating a division in preference regarding the Board's direction or leadership style.
Board position: The majority supported Jon Mishcon for Chair.
Internal dissent
The vote was 4 for Mishcon and 3 for Duclos.
low concern
02
Vertex Towers Cell Tower Construction
A resident voiced opposition to the construction of a cell tower in Cilleyville, representing ongoing community friction regarding utility infrastructure.
Board position: The Board maintained that the project had already received conditional approval in previous hearings.
medium concern
03
Inaccurate Meeting Minutes (Vertex Towers)
The Land Use office identified conflicting minutes regarding cell tower approvals, necessitating a reconstruction of records from recordings, which touches on administrative accuracy and transparency.
Board position: The Board acknowledged the discrepancies and tasked the Land Use office with reconstructing the minutes using recordings.
medium concern
Split votes
Election of Board Chair
4-3
Community vs. board tension
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Action items
Who owes what, by when.
Forward the 419 Flaghole Road application to the Board and schedule a public hearing.
Assigned: Land Use Office
Review recordings to update and reconstruct Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment minutes regarding Vertex Towers.
Assigned: Land Use Office
Present updated minutes to the respective boards for approval.
Assigned: Land Use Office
Work with a wetlands specialist and surveyor to determine subdivision viability and return to the Board.
Assigned: Lauren Dash
Distribute all communications via email using BCC to Board members to comply with RSA 91-A and avoid accidental meetings.
Assigned: Land Use Office
Notable statements
Both the Planning Board and Zoning Board meetings were recorded so the Board and Land Use Office could review the meetings to correct and reconstruct the minutes. — Don Seiburg · Addressing discrepancies in the Vertex Towers application minutes. 00:00
Utilized Notebook LM which created a draft for the transportation portion of the master plan. — Jon Mishcon · Discussing progress on the Master Plan update. 00:00
Member positions
5 issues · 0 explicit · 25 inferred
Jon Mishcon
Present
Chair
Election of Board Chair
YES
✓
Supported himself for Chair
Election of Vice Chair
YES
~
Election of Secretary
YES
~
Approval of Conditional Driveway Permits
YES
~
Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
YES
~
Jacob Gilman
Present
Vice Chair
Election of Board Chair
NO
~
Voted for Donna Crisp-Duclos
Election of Vice Chair
YES
✓
Election of Secretary
YES
~
Approval of Conditional Driveway Permits
YES
~
Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
YES
~
Donna Crisp-Duclos
Present
Member
Election of Board Chair
NO
✓
Supported herself for Chair
Election of Vice Chair
YES
~
Election of Secretary
YES
~
Approval of Conditional Driveway Permits
YES
~
Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
YES
~
Karen Brule
Present
Member
Election of Board Chair
YES
~
Voted for Jon Mishcon
Election of Vice Chair
YES
~
Election of Secretary
YES
~
Approval of Conditional Driveway Permits
YES
~
Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
YES
~
Nancy Walsh-Robart
Present
Member
Election of Board Chair
YES
~
Voted for Jon Mishcon
Election of Vice Chair
YES
~
Election of Secretary
YES
✓
Approval of Conditional Driveway Permits
YES
~
Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
YES
~
Roland Carter
Present
Member
Election of Board Chair
YES
~
Voted for Jon Mishcon
Election of Vice Chair
YES
~
Election of Secretary
YES
~
Approval of Conditional Driveway Permits
YES
~
Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
YES
~
Les Fenton
Present
Ex-Officio
Election of Board Chair
YES
~
Voted for Jon Mishcon
Election of Vice Chair
YES
~
Election of Secretary
YES
~
Approval of Conditional Driveway Permits
YES
~
Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
YES
~
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position.
Public comment
What residents said — verbatim, with timestamps.
2
Total speakers
1
Addressed
1
Partial
0
Not addressed
Lauren Dash
Addressed
Dash expressed interest in potentially subdividing her lot to build an additional home for her mother. She requested guidance from the Board regarding the requirements and process for such a subdivision.
Key concern
Understanding the requirements and feasibility of subdividing her property for a new residence.
Board responseThe Board provided information on zoning requirements (road frontage and acreage) and noted potential environmental constraints like streams and wetlands. They recommended she consult a wetlands specialist and surveyor before returning to the Board.
The Board directly answered her request for information by outlining specific zoning requirements and providing actionable next steps.
Debra Hunter
Partial
Hunter voiced concerns regarding the construction of a cell tower located on Cilleyville.
Key concern
Opposition or concern regarding the cell tower construction in Cilleyville.
Board responseThe Board acknowledged her concerns and reminded her that the towers had been conditionally approved during previous public hearings.
The Board acknowledged her presence and concern, but they did not change the status of the project or offer a solution to her concern, as the matter had already been decided in previous hearings.
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