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Drafts ready to share. Click to copy, then post. Planning Board · Mason, NH · May 27, 2026.
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Split votes and board division
At the May 27 Planning Board meeting, the Onyx Corp excavation proposal (67 acres on Brookline Rd) was continued to June 24. The board was split 4-1 on the motion to continue, signaling internal disagreement on how to handle this... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/mason/planning-board/2026-05-27/ #MeetingWatch #MasonNH
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Community concerns raised
During the Onyx Corp hearing on 5/27, residents raised serious questions: Will dust mitigation harm local businesses? Will calcium chloride damage wildlife? Do heavy trucks exceed our road/bridge capacities? The board has... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/mason/planning-board/2026-05-27/ #MeetingWatch #MasonNH
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Prioritizing regulation/evidence over application
Is the Onyx Corp excavation even legal under current Mason rules? During the 5/27 Planning Board meeting, residents argued the proposal lacks an 'accepted use' under existing excavation regulations. The board has yet to address... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/mason/planning-board/2026-05-27/ #MeetingWatch #MasonNH
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The May 27 Mason Planning Board meeting centered on a massive 15-year, 67-acre excavation project by Onyx Corp. While the hearing was continued, the debate revealed deep concerns regarding our infrastructure and environment. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #MasonNH
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Residents presented significant evidence regarding the impact of the Brookline Road site: potential road/bridge degradation from heavy trucks, dust control issues for local businesses, and the use of calcium chloride near pristine wetlands.
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Crucially, community members argued the proposal doesn't actually have an 'accepted use' under Mason’s current excavation regulations. The board has requested a traffic study and more engineering data, but a direct response to the legality of the use is still pending.
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The board was divided on the next step, voting 4-1 to continue the hearing to June 24. Residents: stay engaged. The decisions made on June 24 will shape the landscape of Brookline Road for the next decade and a half. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/mason/planning-board/2026-05-27/
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At the May 27 Planning Board meeting, the town faced intense scrutiny over the proposed Onyx Corporation excavation project. This 8-phase plan involves 67 acres on Brookline Road and could span up to 15 years, significantly impacting local residents, businesses, and our environment. During the public hearing, residents raised specific, high-stakes concerns: the impact of heavy truck traffic on our local roads and bridges, the effectiveness of dust mitigation for nearby businesses, and the environmental risks of using calcium chloride near wetlands. Most notably, members of the community pointed out that the proposal may not even have an 'accepted use' under Mason’s existing excavation regulations—a legal point the board has not yet formally addressed. The board ultimately voted 4-1 to continue the hearing to June 24, 2026, to allow the applicant to submit a traffic study and more detailed engineering documentation. This split vote indicates that even the board is not in total agreement on how to proceed with this massive project. This is a major issue for anyone living near Brookline Road or concerned about our town's infrastructure and environmental protections. Mark your calendars for June 24. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/mason/planning-board/2026-05-27/ #MeetingWatch #MasonNH