Planning Board discusses 125 Development DOT permit and occupancy cap issues
Planning Board discussion clarifies 125 Development procedural requirements. Vice Chair Daniel Berard presided as the board addressed four outstanding issues: Building 2 construction (75,000 square feet with 45,000 square feet intended occupancy under the 105,000 square foot Department of
Planning Board · Meeting of June 9, 2026
NH NEWTON — Planning Board discussion clarifies 125 Development procedural requirements. Vice Chair Daniel Berard presided as the board addressed four outstanding issues: Building 2 construction (75,000 square feet with 45,000 square feet intended occupancy under the 105,000 square foot Department of Transportation cap), 70 Industrial Way Unit B conversion from gym to warehouse, B&M office installation awaiting Certificate of Occupancy, and Phase 5 workforce housing with 22 units and bond paperwork submitted to the Selectmen. A critical issue emerged when board members clarified that a previously withdrawn condominium conversion application must be formally resubmitted and approved before proceeding.
Public comment raised traffic and gravel operation concerns.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of June 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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