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Split vote on major zoning changes

At the 5/18 Town Council meeting, the Council passed a new PUD zoning ordinance with a narrow 3-2 vote. Despite resident concerns over town character and traffic, the vote split the board, with two members questioning the... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/town-council/2026-05-18/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH

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Fiscal accountability and split votes on municipal expenditures

Londonderry Council approved a 15.3% salary increase for the elected Town Clerk on 5/18. While some cited years of stagnation, the decision was not unanimous, with two councilors voting against the amount. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/town-council/2026-05-18/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH

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Internal governance and administrative conflict

Governance crisis in Londonderry: On 5/18, the Town Manager issued a formal memo accusing Councilor Ted Coombs of violating the Town Charter by interfering with staff. The meeting reflected deep internal divisions. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/town-council/2026-05-18/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH

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Londonderry is at a crossroads. The May 18 Town Council meeting was marked by internal conflict, narrow votes on major zoning changes, and a formal charge against a sitting council member. Here is what happened. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH

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First, a major zoning shift: The Council passed Ordinance 2026-06 (PUD amendments) in a 3-2 vote. While intended to manage growth, two councilors expressed concerns over the ordinance's quality and existing 'gaping holes' in regulation.

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Second, a governance crisis: The Town Manager read a formal memorandum accusing Councilor Ted Coombs of violating the Town Charter by interfering with administrative staff. This adds significant tension to an already divided board.

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Finally, fiscal and policy concerns: The Council approved a 15.3% salary increase for the Town Clerk (3-2 vote) and faced resident frustration over 'tabling without tabling' important policy updates. Transparency and stability remain key concerns.

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As Londonderry grows, these split decisions on development and governance will shape our town for years. Stay informed. #LondonderryNH #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/town-council/2026-05-18/

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The May 18 Town Council meeting revealed deep divisions within Londonderry’s leadership regarding the future of our town’s development and governance.

In a narrow 3-2 vote, the Council approved amendments to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance. This decision is significant for all residents, as it changes how large-scale commercial and residential projects are negotiated. While the majority argued this allows the town to better manage growth, dissenting council members and many residents raised concerns about the quality of the ordinance and its ability to protect our town's character, farmland, and traffic flow.

Internal tensions were also on full display. The Town Manager issued a formal memorandum accusing Councilor Ted Coombs of violating the Town Charter by interfering with administrative staff. Additionally, the Council narrowly approved a 15.3% salary increase for the elected Town Clerk, a move that split the board along fiscal and procedural lines.

Between the heated debates on zoning and the formal administrative charges, it is clear the Council is struggling to find consensus on the issues that matter most to Londonderry residents. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/town-council/2026-05-18/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH