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8/5/2026 Business Development Commission Agenda (minutes)

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TOWN OF BOW 
Business Development Commission 
10 Grandview Road, Bow, New Hampshire 03304 
Phone (603) 223-3970  |  Fax (603) 225-2982 |  Website  www.bownh.gov 
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 
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August 5, 2026 
APPROVED MINUTES 
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The Town of Bow Business Development Commission (BDC) held a scheduled regular meeting on 
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building in Meeting Room C.  
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BDC Members participating were Vice Chair Wendy Gazaway, Secretary Andy Foote, Don Berube, 
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Dan Thomas, Phil Brogan, Brandyn Boynton, Bianca Contreras and Police Chief Ken Miller. Also 
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participating were Community Development Director Karri Makinen and Recording Secretary Ginger 
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Iverson. Excused were Chair Bill Hickey, Town Manager David Stack, BOS Representative Ian 
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Flanagan, Fire Chief Dennis Comeau and John Meissner. 
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At 7:33 a.m., Acting Chair Gazaway called the meeting to order. 
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1. Review of Minutes – June 3, 2026
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A motion was made by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Mr. Berube to approve the June 3, 2026 BDC
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meeting minutes.  Vote 6:0:1 with Mr. Foote abstaining.
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2. Review Project/Task List
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Amber Bow Associates – Construction is at least underway for all of the buildings, and several
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are occupied. One of the four original buildings has been approved for bulk storage of gases for
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industrial use by Special Exception. The Board of Selectmen approved $300,000 in Tax
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Increment Financing (TIF) funding for improvements to the Dow Road/Route 3-A intersection.
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Several members voiced frustration that the funding level was less than what was recommended
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by the TIF Advisory Board.  Construction of the intersection improvements is nearly complete.
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Hoptimystic Brewing – The business is performing well, with favorable weather contributing to
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strong customer traffic. The Police and Fire Departments have been very supportive, and the local
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community has responded positively. The plan is to continue operating through October and then
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reassess options for constructing a permanent facility at the site.
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12 Logging Hill Road – No development plans have been submitted to the Town. The developer
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is currently working with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation on the driveway
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permitting process. The proposed development may include a warehousing and distribution
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center, and the possibility of a restaurant/coffee shop.
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I 89-Exit 1 – Governor Ayotte vetoed the Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan.
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Water Extension Project to Bow Mills and Bow Junction – The Northern Border Regional
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Commission grant-funded feasibility study for the Bow Mills area water extension is underway.
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The Town has selected Resilience Planning and Design as the consultant, and the project kickoff
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meeting was held last week. The consultant is reviewing existing studies, visiting the Bow Mills
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area, and gathering background information. The study will include outreach to property owners,
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the public, and Town boards and committees, and the consultant will likely attend a future BDC
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meeting to gather input. The anticipated economic development strategy report completion is by
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Town meeting.
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August 5,2026 BDC Approved meeting minutes  
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Concord Group – A Berkshire Hathaway agent reported that a prospective buyer expressed 
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interest in the property and embraced the mixed-use concept.
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Ms. Contreras noted that the Bow real estate market has slowed, with buyers becoming more 
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selective. Buyers are increasingly requesting home inspections and negotiating based on inspection 
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findings. She added that buyers are willing to pay more for desirable neighborhoods, particularly 
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those located on side streets.  
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3. Reports from Town Boards and Committees
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July 16, 2026 Planning Board Agenda 
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Marquis Roofing, 1280 Route 3-A, conducted a Conceptual Consultation for an existing
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roofing company.
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Application no. 208-26/407-26: Dennis J. Ordway Trust 2023 (Mariner Tower, LLC):
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Abutters’ concerns included why alternative sites were not selected for the proposed
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tower.  The balloon test indicated that the tower would be minimally visible.  A third-party
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engineering review is currently underway.
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Application no. 408-26: Global Montello Group Corporation: Approval was granted for a
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digital price sign for diesel fuel.
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The following items will be addressed at the August 20, 2026 Planning Board meeting: 
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Application No. 208-26/407-26: Dennis J. Ordway Trust 2023 (Mariner Tower, LLC)
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Amber Bow change of use for gas storage
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Residential lot line adjustment at Knox and Robinson Roads
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4. Other Business
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Possible future guests: 
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McGovern – Mr. Boynton will reach out to a representative and provide an update to Ms. 
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Makinen. 
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Jason Ayotte, Project Manager, Highway Design at NH Department of Transportation 
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Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill 
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Adjournment 
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A motion was made by Mr. Foote and seconded by Mr. Berube to adjourn the meeting and the motion 
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carried by unanimous vote. 
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 a.m. 
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Respectfully submitted,   
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Andy Foote 
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Secretary 
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