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Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 8 weeks available.

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Week of 2026-08-24

Windham Select Board approves $5M CIP placeholder, hires building inspector

The Windham Select Board on Aug. 10 approved a $5 million placeholder for the Capital Improvement Plan, extended a conditional job offer to a part-time building inspector, and granted a $260 tax abatement. The board also denied a separate abatement and reappointed a cemetery trustee.

Select Board decisions

The board voted 5-0 to prepare a $5 million placeholder for the Capital Improvement Plan, a step in the town's capital planning process. It also set up public outreach for the September and November elections.

In a 5-0 vote, the board approved a $260 abatement for 11 Rocky Ridge Road (Map 17, Lot J-100A), correcting an assessment error that reduced the valuation from $1,439,200 to $1,420,800. A separate abatement for 47 North Lowell Road (Map 11, Lot A-885) was denied 5-0, as recommended by the assessor.

The board extended a conditional offer of employment to David Fuller as part-time/on-call building inspector at $46.6734 per hour, in a 5-0 vote. It also reappointed Wendy Devlin as Cemetery Trustee Alternate for a one-year term ending May 31, 2026, by a 4-1 vote.

Other actions included approving accounts payable manifests dated Aug. 10 (5-0), issuing an intent to cut wood/timber at 64 Mammoth Road (Map 19, Lot A200) (5-0), and approving the July 27 draft minutes as written (4-0-1, with Stith abstaining). The board also agreed to have Attorney Maher request additional information on the Angelene Meadows project, with an end-of-August deadline, by consensus.

Other recent meetings

Several other boards met during the past two weeks, but their agendas were published without final decisions. The Local Energy Committee met Aug. 11 to review potential Capital Improvement Program requests. The Zoning Board of Adjustment held hearings Aug. 11 on four variance requests, including a proposal to convert approved elderly townhouses to detached homes at 2 Sharma Way. The Planning Board held a workshop Aug. 12 on the Growth Management Ordinance and stormwater rules. The Conservation Commission met Aug. 13 to consider three variance requests, including a sports dome at 39 Roulston Rd. The Economic Development Committee met Aug. 14 for routine updates. The Planning Board met Aug. 19 to review a self-storage facility at 14 Ledge Road and other applications. The CIP Subcommittee met Aug. 20 to hear presentations from town administration, conservation, and local energy.

Coming up

The Select Board will hold a public hearing Aug. 24 to accept $26,448 from Primex and $54,000 from the Windham Endowment for Senior Center renovations. The board will also hear the 2025 audit report, review proposed credit card policy changes, kick off the 2027 budget process, and hold a workshop on fire apparatus capital needs.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings Aug. 25 on six variance requests, including a continuation for the Windham Woods School project at 41 Range Rd / 3 Delahunty Dr, and requests for non-conforming lots at 6 Cross St and other locations.

Week of 2026-08-17

Windham boards weigh housing, PFAS, and development proposals; no decisions published yet

Windham's boards and committees met over the past two weeks to consider a range of development, environmental, and administrative items. Because minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, no final decisions or votes are available. The agendas, however, included several consequential proposals involving housing, commercial renovation, and environmental review.

Planning Board reviews five development applications

At its August 5 meeting, the Planning Board took up five new applications:

The board also planned to vote on deadline extension requests for two cases and approve minutes from previous meetings.

Zoning Board hears variance requests for housing and lot splits

On August 11, the Zoning Board of Adjustment held public hearings on four variance requests:

The board also reviewed new language for variance applications that would require applicants to pay for new abutter notifications if plans change, and considered amendments to its rules of procedure.

Select Board considers PFAS, septic rules, and facilities study

At its August 10 meeting, the Select Board heard updates on PFAS contamination from Wilcox & Barton, reviewed the septic ordinance with the Cobbetts Pond Improvement Association, and received findings from a town facilities study by Banwell Architects. The board also considered two property tax abatement requests (Map/Lot 17-J-100A and Map/Lot 11-A-885) and the re-appointment of Wendi Devlin as Cemetery Trustee Alternate for a one-year term.

Conservation Commission handles variances and trail updates

The Conservation Commission met twice. On August 4, its Trails Subcommittee discussed the Greenway Trail Project and other procedural items. On August 13, the full commission considered three variance applications:

The commission also reviewed old business including Golden Meadow signage, Fessenden Dam, and Campbell Farm updates, and approved minutes from earlier meetings.

Other meetings

The Local Energy Committee met August 11 to approve minutes and review potential Capital Improvement Program requests due August 14. The Economic Development Committee met August 14 for routine items, including appointing alternates, reviewing minutes, and receiving an economic development update from Alex Mello. The Planning Board held a workshop August 12 to discuss updates to the Growth Management Ordinance, the Technical Review Committee checklist, and stormwater pollution prevention plans; no votes were scheduled.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the town's official meeting calendar for any newly scheduled sessions.

Week of 2026-08-10

Windham boards take up housing, water, and development items; no decisions yet as minutes pending

Windham town boards met over the past two weeks to consider a range of items, including a 350-unit housing development, a water withdrawal concern at Canobie Lake, and several property variance requests. However, none of these meetings have published minutes yet, so no formal decisions have been reported. The agendas below outline what was discussed or proposed.

Select Board (July 27)

The Select Board agenda included a request for a bid waiver for the Senior Center Ramp, as well as a religious exemption request for Map/Lot 21-D-150 and a new charitable exemption request for Map/Lot 22-L-103. The board also discussed Canobie Lake Water Withdrawal Concerns, conducted a 2nd quarter financial review, and reviewed standard operating procedures for credit card, MSDC, police detail, fire cistern, and Searles School funds. Drought conditions and a planning board nomination were also on the agenda.

Zoning Board of Adjustment (July 28)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment held public hearings on multiple variance requests and a public meeting to reconsider a 350-unit multi-family development at 82 Range Rd and 102 Indian Rock Rd. This reconsideration follows a reversal and remand from the NH Housing Appeals Board. The development would include 10% workforce housing. Other items included a continued variance for a motorcycle dealer modification at 60 Range Rd, a withdrawal request for a garage/ADU variance at 165 Kendall Pond Rd, a continued variance for a detached garage and pavilion at 30 Telo Rd, and a rehearing request for a denied variance at 63 Mammoth Rd. The board also reviewed minutes and considered amendments to its rules of procedure.

Housing Authority (July 30)

The Windham Housing Authority met to discuss the status of the Angelene Meadows Elderly Housing Project and to identify future actions requiring attention. The agenda was brief and focused solely on this project.

Planning Board (August 5)

The Planning Board considered five new applications: a pool installation at 3 Granite Hill Road (Blue Dolphin Pools), a commercial renovation into rental units at 20 Rockingham Road (Benchmark LLC), a garage replacement at 11 Oak Street (V.W. Dingman Consulting), a revised site layout at 5 Enterprise Drive (The Dubay Group), and a garage addition with pool relocation at 30 Telo Road (Crossroads Contracting). The board also voted on deadline extension requests for two cases and approved minutes from previous meetings.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the town website for any newly scheduled meetings or updated agendas.

Week of 2026-08-03

Windham Select Board backs rehearing in Carlson case; boards weigh wetland variances and 350-unit development

The Windham Select Board voted 2-0-1 on July 22 to support a request for a rehearing from the Housing Appeals Board in the case of Carlson vs. Town of Windham. The vote came during a non-public session held to discuss legal advice related to a Zoning Board matter. It is the only item from the past two weeks with official minutes published; all other meetings listed below are agenda-only, meaning minutes have not yet been released and outcomes are not confirmed.

Select Board — Carlson rehearing and upcoming agenda

On July 22, the Select Board met in non-public session and voted 2-0-1 to support a rehearing request to the Housing Appeals Board for Carlson vs. Town of Windham.

The board's July 27 agenda — minutes not yet published — lists several items for discussion or action, including a request for a bid waiver for the Senior Center Ramp, a religious exemption request (Map/Lot 21-D-150), a new charitable exemption request (Map/Lot 22-L-103), and a discussion of Canobie Lake water withdrawal concerns. The agenda also includes a 2nd quarter financial review and review of standard operating procedures covering credit card, MSDC, police detail, fire cistern, and Searles School funds. Drought conditions and a planning board nomination are also listed.

Zoning Board — 350-unit development on remand

The Zoning Board of Adjustment's July 28 agenda includes a public meeting to reconsider a 350-unit multi-family development at 82 Range Rd and 102 Indian Rock Rd, identified as Case 14-2025, following a reversal and remand by the New Hampshire Housing Appeals Board. The project includes 10% workforce housing.

The same agenda lists public hearings on several variance requests: Case 13-2026, a variance for motorcycle dealer modifications at 60 Range Rd within WWPD/WPOD buffers (continued); Case 19-2026, a variance to construct an attached garage with ADU and new septic 33.8 ft from wetland at 165 Kendall Pond Rd (withdrawal requested); Case 35-2026, a variance to permit a detached garage, addition, and pavilion within 100 ft of a stream buffer at 30 Telo Rd (continued); and Case 27-2026, a request for rehearing of a denied variance for property at 63 Mammoth Rd. Minutes have not been published.

Conservation Commission — wetland and site plan applications

The July 23 Conservation Commission agenda includes five applications involving wetland and watershed protection district setbacks:

The agenda also lists numerous old business items with no details provided. Minutes have not been published.

Housing Authority — Angelene Meadows project

The Windham Housing Authority met July 30 to discuss the status of the Angelene Meadows Elderly Housing Project and identify future actions requiring attention. The agenda is brief and focused on this single topic. Minutes have not been published.

Capital Improvements Committee — procedural meeting

The Capital Improvement Program Subcommittee, a subcommittee of the Windham Planning Board, met July 20 to elect officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary) and set meeting dates for presentations and report finalization. Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers should check the town's official posting locations for any meetings added after this report.

Week of 2026-07-20

Windham Boards Review Development Plans, Variances, and Energy Contracts in Busy Mid-July Stretch

Windham's boards and committees spent the week of July 9–15 reviewing a packed slate of development applications, variance requests, and municipal energy contracts. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was on each agenda; outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available in the public record.

Conservation Commission Reviews Three Development Cases

On July 9, the Conservation Commission was scheduled to review three applications: a 60-square-foot deck and 250-square-foot in-ground pool at 23 Osgood Street (Case #2026-14); a conceptual site plan for six contractor buildings at 2 & 10 Salem Road, 32 Range, and 8 Maple Street (Case #2026-15); and a conceptual site plan for 166 Londonderry Road proposing either five housing units for older persons or a five-lot subdivision (Case #2026-16). The commission was also set to review a Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire (SELT) contract for services and hear updates on Golden Meadow, Fessenden Dam, Clyde Pond/Gage, Campbell Farm, Deer Leap/Moeckel Pond, Fosters Pond, and the Route 28 Town Forest.

Select Board Considers Septic Relief, Tax-Deeded Property, and Water Rights Inquiry

The Select Board's July 13 agenda included a septic system relief request for 185 Range Road, disposal of tax-deeded property at 13 Camelot Road, and an inquiry regarding Southern NH Regional Water Project water rights. The board was also scheduled to act on Zoning Board of Adjustment application fee refunds of $345 for 29 Londonderry Rd and $425 for 46 Hadleigh Rd, and the release of a $21,229 financial guarantee for 135 Rockingham Road.

Planning Board Takes Up Self-Storage, Housing, and Contractor Buildings

On July 15, the Planning Board was set to review Case #2026-10, a final major site plan for a 78,000-square-foot self-storage facility at 14 Ledge Road. The board also had the same three cases before the Conservation Commission — the deck and pool at 23 Osgood Street, the six contractor buildings across multiple Salem Road, Range, and Maple Street parcels, and the 166 Londonderry Road proposal for either older-person housing or a five-lot subdivision.

Zoning Board of Adjustment Hears Eight Variance Requests

The ZBA's July 14 agenda listed a rehearing request for 3 Doiron Rd (SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc.) and seven variance applications: replacing a seasonal dwelling at 2 Cross St; a detached 28' x 24' garage at 105 Nashua Rd; expanding structure volume at 24 Fish Rd; deck reconstruction at 12A Lakeshore Rd; a garage addition at 147 Castle Hill Rd; an attached garage and room at 4 Fish Rd; and a detached garage, addition, and pavilion within a stream buffer at 30 Telo Rd.

Local Energy Committee Reviews Solar and Electricity Supply Options

Also on July 14, the Local Energy Committee was scheduled to review minutes from May 19, 2026, discuss a Windham Community Choice Aggregation contract for November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, hear presentations on community solar facilities and alternate electricity suppliers, and discuss solar systems for the Police and Fire Departments.

Economic Development Committee Gets Update from Alex Mello

On July 10, the Economic Development Committee agenda included an economic development update by Alex Mello, liaison reports from the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, and Southern New Hampshire Coalition, and subcommittee reports on infrastructure, land use, and Promote Windham. The agenda also listed appointment of alternates for absent members and review of June meeting minutes.

Coming Up

The Capital Improvement Program Subcommittee, a subcommittee of the Windham Planning Board, meets July 20 to elect officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary) and set meeting dates for presentations and report finalization. Residents tracking long-term town capital planning may want to attend.

Week of 2026-07-13

Windham Select Board approves $45,000 cable playback system; ZBA and Planning Board tackle development reviews

The Windham Select Board approved up to $45,000 for a new Castus cable playback system at its June 29 meeting, the largest spending decision among recent town board actions. The board also accepted a $4,000 donation from Windham Youth Lacrosse for field maintenance and authorized a 12-month community energy contract if the rate comes in below 14.009 cents per kWh. All items passed 4-0.

Select Board actions

The June 29 meeting included several appointments and administrative decisions. Michael Knott was appointed to the Nesmith Library Trustees (4-0). The board approved a dog forfeiture warrant (4-0) and authorized "No right turn" signage and temporary barricades at the Searles School and Chapel driveway (4-0).

The board granted property tax abatements for six properties: 105 Londonderry Rd, 35 Blossom Rd, 60 Turtle Rock Rd, West Shore Rd, 12 Fish Rd, and 22 First St (4-0). It denied abatements for five properties: 12 Madison Ln, AT&T (Lot 0-C-0), 11 Rocky Ridge Rd, 17 Bear Hill Rd, and 9 Horseshoe Rd (4-0).

Planning Board reviews dog training permit and storage facility

The Planning Board met July 1 to review a conditional use permit for a home-based dog training business at 59 Mammoth Road and a financial guarantee release for a project at 135 Rockingham Road. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available.

The board's next meeting, scheduled for July 15, includes a final major site plan for a 78,000-square-foot self-storage facility at 14 Ledge Road (Case #2026-10). Also on the agenda are conceptual site plans for six contractor buildings at 2 & 10 Salem Road, 32 Range, and 8 Maple Street (Case #2026-15), and a plan proposing either five housing units for older persons or a five-lot subdivision at 166 Londonderry Road (Case #2026-16).

Zoning Board weighs sports dome and residential variances

The Zoning Board of Adjustment held public hearings July 1 on three variance requests. The largest involves Windham Woods School, which is seeking height relief up to 100 feet and increased lot coverage for a sports dome at 41 Range Rd. The agenda also lists a continued hearing for a detached 36-by-36-foot garage in the front yard of a corner lot at 46 Gov. Dinsmore Rd, and a withdrawn deck variance application at 46 Hadleigh Rd. Minutes have not been published, so decisions are not yet recorded.

The ZBA meets again July 14 to consider eight items, including a rehearing request for 3 Doiron Rd filed by SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc. Other requests cover a seasonal dwelling replacement at 2 Cross St, a detached 28-by-24-foot garage at 105 Nashua Rd, structure volume expansion at 24 Fish Rd, deck reconstruction at 12A Lakeshore Rd, a garage addition at 147 Castle Hill Rd, an attached garage and room at 4 Fish Rd, and a detached garage, addition, and pavilion within a stream buffer at 30 Telo Rd.

Conservation Commission reviews development applications

The Conservation Commission met July 9 to review three cases: a 60-square-foot deck and 250-square-foot in-ground pool at 23 Osgood Street (Case #2026-14), conceptual site plans for six contractor buildings at 2 & 10 Salem Road, 32 Range, and 8 Maple Street (Case #2026-15), and a conceptual plan for 166 Londonderry Road proposing either five older-person housing units or a five-lot subdivision (Case #2026-16). The commission also reviewed a Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire contract for services and received updates on multiple town ponds and forests. Minutes are not yet available.

Other meetings

The Capital Improvements Committee met July 2 for a procedural overview of the CIP process. No specific projects or public hearings were scheduled. The Economic Development Committee met July 10 for routine updates, including an economic development presentation by Alex Mello and liaison reports from the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, and Southern New Hampshire Coalition.

Coming up

Week of 2026-07-06

Windham Boards Set to Review Housing Reduction, Sports Dome, and Energy Contract

Windham's town boards have a full slate of agenda items queued for review, covering residential development changes, a large sports dome proposal, and a community energy aggregation contract. All meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are confirmed in this roundup.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — June 23 and July 1

The ZBA held or scheduled public hearings on several residential variance requests across two meetings.

The most significant item is a request at 2 Sharma Way to reduce a planned 31-unit elderly townhouse project to 16 detached market homes. This represents a substantial change in both the scale and intended use of the development.

Other variance requests on the agendas include:

A second ZBA meeting on July 1 includes a public hearing on the Windham Woods School sports dome at 41 Range Rd, seeking height relief up to 100 feet and increased lot coverage. Zoning relief requests for that site also cover stormwater, stream buffers, and landscape requirements. The board was also scheduled to continue a hearing on a detached 36'x36' foot garage in the front yard of a corner lot at 46 Gov. Dinsmore Rd, and to hear an 8'x8' deck variance at 46 Hadleigh Rd — though that applicant has withdrawn.

Conservation Commission — June 25

The Conservation Commission planned to review two ZBA cases: the sports dome at 41 Range Rd / 3 Delahunty Dr (Benchmark LLC) and a detached garage and addition within a 100-foot stream buffer at 30 Telo Rd.

The commission also had updates scheduled on Golden Meadow, Fessenden Dam, Clyde Pond, and Campbell Farm, plus Trails Committee items and an intent to cut. Approval of meeting minutes from May 21, May 28, and June 11 was on the agenda.

Select Board — June 29

The Select Board was set to discuss a recommendation for the next community energy aggregation contract term — a program that affects electricity supply choices for residents.

Other items include:

Planning Board — July 1

The Planning Board was scheduled to review a conditional use permit for a home-based dog training business at 59 Mammoth Road and consider a financial guarantee release for a project at 135 Rockingham Road. Standard procedural items — past minutes and liaison reports — rounded out the agenda.

Capital Improvements Committee — July 2

This was a procedural meeting of the Capital Improvement Program subcommittee. The only agenda item was an overview and discussion of the CIP process. No specific projects, contracts, or public hearings were scheduled.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the town website for any newly posted agendas or schedule changes.

Week of 2026-06-29

Sports dome, housing reduction top recent Windham meeting agendas

Windham boards have taken up a proposed indoor sports facility, a scaled-back townhouse project, and a range of property variances over the past two weeks, according to meeting agendas. No final votes are available yet, as minutes have not been published. Here is a roundup of the items discussed.

Sports dome and garage variances draw ZBA attention

The Zoning Board of Adjustment held public hearings on July 1 for a proposed sports dome at 41 Range Road / 3 Delahunty Drive, a project that seeks height relief up to 100 feet and increased lot coverage. Benchmark LLC is the applicant. The case also includes requests for relief from stormwater, stream buffer, and landscape requirements. The board continued a separate hearing for a detached 36-foot-by-36-foot garage in the front yard at 46 Gov. Dinsmore Road, and noted the withdrawal of a deck variance at 46 Hadleigh Road. Earlier, on June 23, the ZBA had on its agenda 2 Sharma Way, where a 31-unit elderly townhouse development was proposed to be reduced to 16 detached market homes.

Conservation Commission reviews development near wetlands

The Conservation Commission on June 25 considered two ZBA cases: the sports dome at 41 Range Rd and a detached garage within a 100-foot stream buffer at 30 Telo Road. Commissioners also received updates on Golden Meadow, Fessenden Dam, Clyde Pond, Campbell Farm, and trails, and approved past meeting minutes.

Select Board eyes energy contract, school traffic measures

The Select Board on June 29 took up a recommendation for the next community energy aggregation contract term, a request to waive the bid process for new cable playback equipment, and a proposal for speed bumps or speed tables at Searles School and Chapel Driveway. The board also considered 13 property tax abatement requests, three exemption requests, and acceptance of a $4,000 donation from Windham Lacrosse.

Other board actions

Coming up

No public government meetings are scheduled in Windham for the next two weeks, according to town notices.

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