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Off-agenda decision regarding board staffing
Transparency Alert: At the June 16 ZBA meeting, the Board passed a motion to request two new full-time members and one alternate from the Select Board. This substantive staffing change was not on the public agenda. Residents... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/zoning-board/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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Board admitting to procedural/legal errors
The Andover ZBA admitted to procedural errors at the June 16 meeting. The Board granted a rehearing for 91 Maple Street after acknowledging they failed to list required criteria in a previous written decision, as mandated by... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/zoning-board/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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Community concerns regarding environmental impact
At the June 16 ZBA meeting, the Board approved a request to demolish a seasonal home at 25 Bradley Point Ln to build a larger 1,400 sq ft structure. Residents raised concerns regarding the impact on shoreline trees and the lake... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/zoning-board/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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What happened at the June 16 Andover ZBA meeting? While some decisions were expected, two issues demand resident attention: an off-agenda motion regarding board staffing and an admission of procedural errors regarding state law. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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First, the Board passed a motion to ask the Select Board for two new full-time ZBA members and one alternate. This motion was not included on the public agenda, meaning residents were not given prior notice to prepare or comment on this significant staffing request.
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Second, the Board granted a motion for rehearing for 91 Maple Street. During the discussion, members acknowledged that a previous decision failed to list required criteria as mandated by state law. This highlights a failure in following the legal procedures required for land-use decisions.
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Accountability matters. When boards make substantive moves regarding their own size or fail to follow state-mandated decision protocols, the public deserves to know. Stay informed on Andover's local governance. #AndoverNH #LocalGovernment #Transparency https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/zoning-board/2026-06-16/
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At the June 16 Andover Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) meeting, two significant issues surfaced that warrant community attention regarding transparency and legal procedure. First, the Board passed a motion to request that the Select Board appoint two full-time members and one alternate to the ZBA. While the board cited the need for better coverage, this substantive motion regarding board staffing was not included on the public agenda. Residents were not given the opportunity to review or comment on this expansion of the board before the vote was taken. Second, the Board addressed a motion for a rehearing regarding 91 Maple Street. During this discussion, it was acknowledged that a previous decision made by the Board contained procedural errors—specifically, the failure to list the required criteria in the written decision as mandated by state law. The Board ultimately granted the motion for a rehearing to correct these errors. When local boards make decisions that affect staffing or fail to adhere to state-mandated legal procedures, it is essential for residents to stay engaged and hold their officials accountable to the standards of transparency and law. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/zoning-board/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH