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Off-agenda discussion regarding regional childcare study
At the 3/19 Planning Board meeting, a proposal to use Springfield as a pilot town for a regional childcare study was introduced. This topic was not on the public agenda, meaning residents weren't given notice to prepare or... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/planning-board/2026-03-19/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH
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Significant zoning changes regarding solar development
Springfield Planning Board is moving to change solar zoning rules. Member Steve Dzubak is tasked with drafting amendments to distinguish 'permitted-by-right' vs 'conditional use' projects based on acreage. This will change... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/planning-board/2026-03-19/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH
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Incomplete official record regarding solar ordinance action items
Transparency check: The official minutes for the 3/19 Planning Board meeting fail to record a specific action item: Steve Dzubak was tasked with drafting solar ordinance amendments. If it's not in the record, how can we... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/planning-board/2026-03-19/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH
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Springfield residents deserve to know what's being discussed at Planning Board meetings before they happen. At the March 19 meeting, a new topic was introduced without prior notice: a regional childcare study. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH
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Tim Josephson proposed using Springfield as a pilot town for a UVLSRPC study on family-based childcare. Because this wasn't on the public agenda, residents had no opportunity to weigh in on how this pilot might impact our community.
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Additionally, the Board is moving toward new solar zoning regulations. Steve Dzubak is tasked with drafting amendments to change how solar projects are permitted based on acreage. This is a major shift in land-use policy.
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Finally, a note on the record: The official minutes for the 3/19 meeting omit the specific directive for Dzubak to draft these solar amendments. We need complete records to ensure the Board is held accountable for its assignments. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/planning-board/2026-03-19/
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At the March 19 Planning Board meeting, two issues surfaced that warrant close attention from Springfield residents regarding transparency and land use. First, a proposal was introduced to use Springfield as a pilot town for a regional study on family-based childcare. This topic was not included on the public agenda. When substantive discussions like this occur without prior notice, residents are denied the chance to prepare or participate in the conversation. Second, the Board is moving toward significant changes to our solar energy regulations. Member Steve Dzubak has been tasked with drafting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance that would distinguish between 'permitted-by-right' solar projects and larger projects requiring 'conditional use' permits based on acreage. These changes will directly impact property rights and the visual landscape of our town. Note: The official minutes for this meeting currently fail to record the specific action item regarding the solar ordinance drafting. We are calling for complete and accurate records so the community can effectively track these policy shifts. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/springfield/planning-board/2026-03-19/ #MeetingWatch #SpringfieldNH