Windham Zoning Board approved variances for three residential projects in August meeting. The board unanimously approved variances for homes on restrictive Cross Street properties represented by Edward.
Windham Select Board contracts out general assistance administration as HR director departs. The Board voted 4-0 to engage Greater Derry Community Health for three months following the September departure of Human Resources Director Paula Carmichael after nine years with the town. The Board
Searles Trustees elect officers, approve $1,500 organ repair. Searles School and Chapel trustees unanimously elected Peter Griffin as chair, Ed Daigle as vice chair, and Michael Mazalewski as secretary. The board authorized up to $1,500 to complete organ repairs for full functionality, following
Windham Conservation Commission backs sports dome location. The commission voted unanimously to support the proposed facility at 39 Roulston Road, sending a letter of support to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Benchmark LLC's project for Windham Woods School includes dormitory-style housing for
Windham ZBA approved one variance and denied another on August 11. Vice Chair Michelle Stith moved to grant Edward Charity's request to expand an accessory building at 34 Ministerial Road, citing reasonable use of the property given lot constraints; the vote was 5-0.
Windham Cemetery Trustees transferred $174,965.47 from treasurer control to the Trustees of the Trust Funds, following an audit directive. Finance Director Cheryl Eastman presented the finding; trustees noted more transparency between departments would have helped. The board voted 3-0 to grant a
Windham Select Board advances five million facilities study with public engagement plan. The Board heard three architectural concepts for addressing structural deficiencies in the town's five municipal buildings and agreed by consensus to prepare a five million dollar Capital Improvement Plan
Windham Planning Board approved three major site plans and special permits in recent applications.
Windham zoning board reaffirms denial of 350-unit housing project after state appeal board remand. In reconsidering all five approval criteria following a June 25 Housing Appeals Board reversal and remand, Chairman Mike Scholz led the board to find the proposed development at 82 Range Rd and 102
Windham Select Board backs ramp project, exemption against assessor. The board voted unanimously to authorize a $20,000 ADA ramp replacement at the Senior Center and granted a charitable property tax exemption to the Canobie Lake Protection Association, overriding assessor Scott Marsh's