Planning Board — April 14, 2026
No public speakers, no dissent, and both items were routine safety and permitted-use approvals with no off-agenda action or value conflict.
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At its April 14 meeting the New London Planning Board approved removal of one damaged pine tree owned by the Murray Pond Association. The tree had been dropping limbs into the water during storms. Replanting will use native shrubs and trees from the UNH list, with the board to be notified once selected.
The board also approved renovation of the former Dunkin' Donuts building into a professional real estate office with conference rooms. The change is a permitted use in the commercial zone and requires only minor cosmetic updates with no added parking.
Both decisions passed unanimously. Official minutes have not yet been posted.
Topics discussed
Discussion of removing a single damaged pine tree owned by Murray Pond Association due to safety concerns from falling limbs, with a replanting plan using native shrubs (e.g., blueberry) and trees selected from UNH Cooperative Extension list, accounting for proximity to dam and wing wall.
Proposal to renovate former Dunkin' Donuts space into a professional office with conference rooms, maintaining existing parking and making minor exterior cosmetic changes including sign replacement and removal of refrigeration unit.
Review of next meeting date (April 28) as TBD pending potential agenda item, followed by motion to adjourn.
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