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Dismissed community safety concerns
At the May 11 Planning Board meeting, officials approved a 79-unit development at 492 Washington St. Despite resident warnings about 50mph speeds, the board only mandated a left turn lane, rejecting requests for a right turn lane based on... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/planning-board/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch
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Inconsistency in policy application
Why was a resident denied a simple curb cut due to 'traffic volume,' yet the Planning Board just approved a 79-unit project that will significantly increase traffic on Washington St? The Board has tasked staff to investigate this... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/planning-board/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch
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Summary of decision and impact
Claremont Planning Board update (5/11): A new 79-unit complex is coming to 492 Washington St. While the board approved the plan, they left residents' primary safety concerns regarding high-speed traffic partially unaddressed... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/planning-board/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH
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At the May 11 Planning Board meeting, a major decision was made regarding 492 Washington Street that residents need to know about. Here is what happened and why it matters for local safety. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH
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The Board approved a 79-unit residential development (68 multifamily units, 10 townhouses). While they did mandate a new left turn lane, they rejected calls for a right turn lane, citing technical industry standards rather than the high speeds residents reported.
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This decision highlights a growing tension: Residents reported vehicle speeds up to 50mph, but the Board’s mitigation requirements may not fully address the safety risks of turning into the development. Is 'industry standard' enough when local safety is at stake?
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Additionally, a resident raised a pointed question about fairness: If traffic volume was too high to allow a simple curb cut for a private property, how is a 79-unit development being cleared for the same road? Staff are now investigating this inconsistency.
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We will continue to monitor how the Board addresses these traffic and equity concerns as this development moves forward. #ClaremontNH #CivicAccountability https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/planning-board/2026-05-11/
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At the May 11 Planning Board meeting, the board approved a significant new residential development at 492 Washington Street. The project includes 68 multifamily units and 10 townhouses on an 18.18-acre lot, a move that will noticeably increase traffic density in the area. While the approval includes a requirement for a new left turn lane, the meeting revealed significant friction between residents and officials. Residents expressed serious concerns regarding vehicle speeds on Washington Street—reporting speeds as high as 50 mph—and requested both left and right turn lanes to ensure safety. The Board ultimately declined to mandate a right turn lane, citing technical industry warrant calculations rather than the lived experience of the community. Furthermore, the meeting brought a question of policy consistency to the forefront. A resident challenged the Board on why a previous request for a simple curb cut was denied due to traffic concerns, yet this massive 79-unit project is moving forward on the same stretch of road. In response, the Board has directed city staff to investigate the history of the previous denial and the connection to the Traffic Advisory Committee. As Claremont continues to grow, we must ask if our infrastructure decisions are prioritizing technical formulas over the actual safety and experiences of the people living here. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/planning-board/2026-05-11/ #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH