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Drafts ready to share. Click to copy, then post. Planning Board · Warner, NH · June 1, 2026.
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Highlighting the incomplete nature of the application despite being accepted as 'complete'.
The Planning Board accepted the CATCH Neighborhood Housing application (34 units on Rt 103 W) as complete on 6/1/26, but technical details on building height, lighting, and excavation are still missing. The hearing is continued... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/planning-board/2026-06-01/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
Highlighting community concerns that remain unaddressed by the current application.
Residents raised significant concerns at the 6/1/26 Planning Board meeting regarding the CATCH housing proposal: strain on police, fire, schools, and water supply, plus impacts on the local river and Warner's rural character... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/planning-board/2026-06-01/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
Pointing out a decision that appears to prioritize semantics over substantive planning.
At the 6/1/26 meeting, the Planning Board conditioned its acceptance of the CATCH housing application on a terminology change: it must be called 'workforce housing' rather than 'affordable housing.' Why does the label matter if... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/planning-board/2026-06-01/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
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The proposed 34-unit CATCH housing development on Route 103 West is moving forward, but major questions remain regarding how it will affect Warner's infrastructure and character. Here is what happened at the June 1 Planning Board meeting. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH
The Board accepted the application as 'complete,' but the record shows missing information on building height, lighting, excavation plans, and power company notifications. They also required a terminology shift from 'affordable' to 'workforce' housing.
Residents and the Conservation Commission raised serious alarms about the project's impact: strain on schools, police, and fire services; water supply adequacy; and protection of the nearby river. These aren't just minor details—they affect taxpayer costs.
The hearing is continued to July 6, 2026. The Board is waiting on reports from the Water District, Fire, Police, and Conservation Commission. We need to ensure these municipal impacts are weighed more heavily than developer terminology. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/planning-board/2026-06-01/
At the June 1, 2026, Planning Board meeting, the board moved forward with the CATCH Neighborhood Housing application for a proposed 34-unit development on Route 103 West. While the board accepted the application as 'complete,' this acceptance came with several caveats and a notable requirement: the developer must change the terminology in the application from 'affordable housing' to 'workforce housing.' This decision comes despite significant concerns raised by residents and the Conservation Commission. Public testimony highlighted potential risks to Warner’s infrastructure, including increased strain on the local police and fire departments, the school system, and the municipal water supply. There were also pointed questions regarding stormwater management, the protection of the local river, and whether this density aligns with the town’s rural character. The Board has continued the public hearing until July 6, 2026. This delay is intended to allow the Water District, Fire Department, Police Department, and Conservation Commission to provide their formal input. Residents should attend the July meeting to ensure these critical municipal impacts are addressed with evidence rather than semantics. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/warner/planning-board/2026-06-01/ #MeetingWatch #WarnerNH