Windham Cemetery Trustees authorize $800 in monument repairs, affirm playground support. Trustees Bruce Moeckel, Erin Moulton Robinson, and Barbara Coish voted unanimously to accept Colizzi Memorials' offer to repair damaged monuments and affirmed confidence in Cheryl Haas's management of
Windham Planning Board approves residential pool project, reviews major developments. The Board voted 7-0 to approve a 250-square-foot in-ground pool and 60-square-foot deck at 23 Osgood Street, with impervious coverage reaching 29.9 percent of the allowable 30 percent maximum. The Board also
Windham Zoning Board approves five property variances in single meeting. Vice Chair Michelle Stith presided in the absence of Chairman Mike Scholz as the board granted setback relief for garages at 105 Nashua Rd and 147 Castle Hill Rd, approved a screened porch expansion at 24 Fish Rd, and
Windham energy committee explores municipal and community solar installations. The Local Energy Committee approved support for the Nesmith Library's September 30 energy efficiency workshop in a 7-0 vote and directed members to investigate solar options for the Fire, Police, and High School
Windham Select Board expresses interest in additional water allocation. The Board voted 4-0 to express interest in purchasing up to 110,000 additional gallons per day of water rights from the Southern New Hampshire Regional Water Project at an estimated cost of $392,700, citing long-term water
Windham Economic Development Committee reviews development pipeline as Urbon assumes full membership. Bill Urbon has been promoted to full member to replace Shariq Yousfi; one alternate seat is now open. Economic Development Director Alex Mello reported on multiple commercial and residential
Windham conservation board reviews three development proposals. The Conservation Commission heard presentations from Ian Ainslie and Kurt Meisner of Meisner Brem Corporation on three development cases: a deck-and-pool project at 23 Osgood Street, six contractor buildings on multiple Salem Road and
Windham Zoning Board Chairman Mike Scholz led a unanimous vote approving a front-yard garage at corner lot. Brad Andren's 36-foot by 36-foot garage at 46 Governor Dinsmore Road received approval with the condition it not be used as a dwelling unit. The board determined the site's septic, well, and
Windham Planning Board denies application for dog training home occupation permit on Mammoth Road. Applicant Steven Roberts sought a Conditional Use Permit to conduct private dog training lessons at 59 Mammoth Road, limited to four dogs at a time, but a motion to deny passed 3-2 on grounds the use
Searles Trustees advance public rebranding of historic school and chapel. Following a June 15 presentation to the Select Board, the trustees agreed to brainstorm alternative names over two weeks, coordinate a public survey via Trent Saunders, and narrow options to three to five choices before