Planning Board — April 14, 2026
The meeting was largely administrative, but tension was present due to resident opposition to a cell tower and the need to correct official records regarding that same project.
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Transparency and accuracy issues took center stage at the Andover Planning Board meeting on April 14.
Most concerning was the admission that official meeting minutes regarding the Vertex Towers cell tower approvals were conflicting. The Board and Land Use office are now tasked with reviewing recordings to 'reconstruct' these records to ensure legal and procedural accuracy. Accurate minutes are essential for public trust and for ensuring that land-use decisions are legally defensible.
Residents also raised concerns regarding the cell tower construction in the Cilleyville area. While the Board acknowledged the community's apprehension, they did not offer a path for reconsideration, noting that conditional approvals had already been issued in previous hearings.
Additionally, residents should be aware that the Board is discussing potential adjustments to permit fees for building and land use applications. If these adjustments are passed to the Select Board, they could increase the costs for residents and developers navigating the permitting process in Andover.
Public impact
The Board is discussing adjustments to be submitted to the Select Board, which could increase the cost of development and permitting.
Topics discussed
The Board conducted elections for the positions of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
The Board discussed clarifying the sequence of building and driveway permits and addressed the possibility of issuing conditional driveway permits.
The Board performed an administrative review of a subdivision application, noting road frontage and acreage requirements but raising concerns regarding wetland boundaries.
A resident requested guidance on subdividing a lot for a secondary home; the Board provided zoning requirements and recommendations for professional consultation.
The Land Use office identified conflicting meeting minutes regarding cell tower approvals; the Board discussed reconstructing accurate minutes and potential fee adjustments for building applications.
The Board discussed drafting the transportation portion of the Master Plan and established protocols for document distribution via email to comply with RSA 91-A.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Vertex Towers Cell Tower Construction
Inaccurate Meeting Minutes (Vertex Towers)
Split votes
Community vs. board tension
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
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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