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Master Plan survey validity and resident exclusion
The Holderness Planning Board just voted to halt the Land Use chapter of the Master Plan. Why? Because the initial survey may have excluded residents in favor of non-resident property owners. A full re-survey via first-class... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/holderness/planning-board/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #HoldernessNH
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Potential long-term taxpayer liability regarding cell towers
Who pays if a cell tower becomes obsolete? At the 5/19 Planning Board meeting, a resident questioned if decommissioning bonds are in place to prevent taxpayer liability. The Board has deferred this to the Town Administrator... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/holderness/planning-board/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #HoldernessNH
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Call to action for upcoming re-survey
Holderness Planning Board update: The Master Plan survey is being restarted to ensure residents—not just non-resident owners—have a say. A new 3-week survey period is coming via first-class mail. Watch for your QR code/link... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/holderness/planning-board/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #HoldernessNH
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Is the Holderness Master Plan actually reflecting what residents want? At the May 19 Planning Board meeting, members admitted the initial survey methodology may have been flawed. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #HoldernessNH
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The issue: Postcards were reportedly not mailed to residents, meaning non-resident property owners may have had more input than those living here. The Board voted to pause the Land Use chapter until a proper re-survey is completed.
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What’s next: The Board is initiating a first-class saturation mailing to 1,133 addresses. Residents will have a 3-week window to respond via a mailed QR code. This is a critical chance to ensure the town's long-term character is decided by residents.
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Additionally, the Board is investigating whether decommissioning bonds are required for new cell towers to ensure residents aren't stuck with the bill if technology changes. Stay tuned for updates from the Town Administrator. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/holderness/planning-board/2026-05-19/
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Transparency and resident input took center stage at the May 19 Holderness Planning Board meeting, but the discussion revealed some significant gaps in how the town’s future is being shaped. The Board addressed a major concern regarding the Master Plan survey methodology. It appears that initial survey results may not accurately represent the community because postcards were not mailed to local residents, potentially giving disproportionate influence to non-resident property owners. Because of this, the Board voted to put the Land Use chapter on hold and launch a new, more inclusive survey via first-class mail to approximately 1,133 addresses. Residents should watch their mail for a QR code/link to participate in this three-week window. In other news, the Board is looking into potential long-term liabilities. Following a resident's inquiry, the Board is investigating whether there are sufficient decommissioning bonds in place for proposed cell towers. This would ensure that if the technology becomes obsolete, the cost of dismantling the towers doesn't fall on the taxpayers. The Town Administrator has been tasked with looking into this enforcement mechanism. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/holderness/planning-board/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #HoldernessNH