In response to an email sent to Planning Board members concerning zoning bill in Concord the board responded at the 5/7/2025 meeting. The opinion of the board is that they believe they should not have an opinion on the bills until after they know if they have become law. Email…
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What’s Happening in Concord, 5/13/2025
Join Rep Ron Dunn and Rep Kristine Perez Information about Bills that will impact you and Londonderry Open to all residents May 13, 2025 6-7:30 pm Leach LibraryDownstairs Meeting Room
NHAT: Why is Housing So Expensive?
Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire Event NHAT: Why is Housing So Expensive? New Hampshire’s housing crisis isn’t a market failure—it’s the predictable result of policies that restrict individuals from acting freely to meet their housing needs. Outdated zoning laws limit supply, raise costs, and block NH families from improving their…
Utilities Committee Meeting Agenda, 5/6/2025
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.Moose Hill Conference Room- Londonderry Town Hall I. Call to Order– Pledge of Allegiance II. Public Comment III. Pennichuck Water Works- Londonderry Municipal Water System Buildout DiscussionErin Holmes P.E.- Director of Engineering and Environmental ServicesCasey Harding P.E. IV. Administrative board worka. Approval of April…
Leach Library Board of Trustees Agenda, 5/7/2025
Town of LondonderryLeach Library Board of TrusteesMEETING NOTICEDATE: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 TIME: 7 p.m.LOCATION: Leach Library Meeting Room A. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE B. NON-PUBLIC SESSION1. Non-Public Session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3,11(a) C. PUBLIC COMMENT D. NEW BUSINESS E. OLD BUSINESS F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES G. OTHER BUSINESS H….
Planning Board Agenda, 5/7/2025
268B Mammoth Road – Moose Hill Conference RoomMay 7, 2025 7:00 p.m.Download the latest agenda HERE 1. Call to Order 2. Administrative Board Work 3. Old Businessa. Request for planning board recommendation for a building permit on a Class VI Road in accordance with NHRSA 674:41. James Smith Jr. &…
Town Council Agenda, 5/5/2025
Londonderry Town Council Meeting Monday, May 5, 2025, 7 p.m., Moose Hill Council ChambersDownload the latest agenda HERE A. CALL TO ORDERB. PUBLIC COMMENT1. Proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week2. Introduction of New Hires C. BOARD APPOINTMENTS & REAPPOINTMENTS D. PUBLIC HEARING E. NEW BUSINESS F. OLD BUSINESS G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES…
NH Municipal Association Opposes Zoning Mandates from Concord
The information below is from the New Hampshire Municipal Association (NHMA). The HHMA supports effective municipal government by leveraging the collaborative strengths of New Hampshire cities and towns through education, training, advocacy, and legal services. The association is opposed to a number of bills currently being debated in Concord. Representative…
Video: Planning Board Zoning Amendment Discussion with Town Council, 4/24/2025
Planning Board Zoning Amendment Discussion with Town Council on 4/24/2025. Due to short notice of the meeting the only members of the Town Council in attendance were Shawn Faber, Dan Bouchard, and Ron Dunn. Dunn left the meeting before the discussion began. The discussion reveals frustration among Planning Board members regarding a…
State Representative Perez ‘I’m Afraid for Londonderry’
State Representative Kristine Perez, brought her concerns over zoning bills in Concord to the Planning Board. The Board. Perez had addressed the Town Councilor earlier in the week Rep Kristine Perez Addresses Concerns over Housing Bills in Concord. The Planning Board did not seem to share the same concern, but…
Londonderry Times Articles, April 20, 2025
Grail Quest Published on April 20, 2025 Ethan White and Janna Mori played Sir Galahad and the Lady of the Lake during the Ovation Theatre Company’s performance of Monty Python’s Spamalot over the weekend at the Derry Opera House. More photos page 8. Photo by Chris Paul The post Grail…
Rep Kristine Perez Addresses Concerns over Housing Bills in Concord
Londonderry State Rep Kristine Perez new Housing Committee in Concord Representative Kristine Perez voices her strong opposition to several proposed state housing bills in New Hampshire. She believes these bills, particularly Senate Bills 84 and 163, would remove essential local control over zoning and development from individual towns. Perez argues that a one-size-fits-all approach is detrimental given…
Video: Former Town Manager Growth in Londonderry, the lowest since the 1920’s?
Former Town Manager, Kevin Smith addresses the Town Council, sharing a historical perspective on Londonderry’s population growth, which he argues has been far higher in previous decades than it is currently. Smith highlights significant growth spurred by factors like the completion of I-93 and discusses measures the town took to manage rapid expansion in the…
Video: Planning Board Discusses Zoning Ordinance Amendments, 4/24/2025
The Planning Board and discussed potential zoning ordinance amendments. Key topics covered include revising the definition of “abutter” to potentially expand notification radius, amending parking requirements for certain housing types, and considering changes to where workforce (inclusionary) housing is permitted, with a focus on commercial versus residential zones. The board also analyzes the potential removal of the Route…
Video: North School Traffic Safety Discussion
At the 4/21/2025 Town Council meting, several residents and town officials discuss concerns regarding traffic safety and congestion at the intersection of Sanborn Road and Route 28, particularly during school dismissal times at North School. Parents express alarm about near misses and the dangerous nature of the intersection, advocating for increased police presence….
HB 273 – Parent’s Access To Their Minor Child’s Library Records
The Senate Children and Family Law Committee will hold a hearing on April 24, 2025 10:20AM – HB 273 – relative to a parent’s access to their minor child’s library records. AN ACT relative to a parent’s access to their minor child’s library records. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House…
Londonderry Times Articles, April 17, 2025
Training Week Published on April 13, 2025 The Londonderry Fire Department’s latest hire, Ryan Young, works to open a secured door during his one-week training session last Thursday. Young started his 365-day Probationary Period on March 31. See details on page 5. Photo by Chris Paul The post Training Week…