Landscape Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
The Landscaping Subcommittee held a public hearing on September 3, 2026, regarding proposed Landscape Site Plan Regulations. Attendees included Bill Spence, Alan Berko, Katherine Brennan, Dan Bancroft, and public member Paul Ricotta. Public comments showed support for the draft but raised concerns that the regulations might discourage future development. No specific dollar amounts or budget items were discussed. The subcommittee did not make final decisions or appointments, serving only in an advisory capacity. A motion was made by Dan Bancroft and seconded by Bill Spence, passing unanimously. The next concrete step involves reviewing the public input and continuing discussion of the proposed regulations at the September 10 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m. EST. Source: https://www.watervillevalleynh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1401/f/minutes/landscaping_subcommittee_minutes_9.3.26.pdf
Planning Board Subcommittee Meeting Minutes Subcommittees serve in an advisory capacity only and does not take final action on behalf of the Planning Board. Subcommittee Name: Landscaping Subcommittee Parent Board: Planning Board Date: September 3, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Town Office Conference Room Names of Attendees: Bill Spence, Alan Berko, Katherine Brennan, Dan Bancroft Subcommittee Members: Katherine Brennan, John Recine Staff/Consultants: N/A Public: Paul Ricotta Meeting Called to Order: By: Katherine Brennan at 6:00 p.m. Purpose of Meeting Public Hearing for proposed Landscape Regulations Summary of Subject Matter Discussed The Board held a Public hearing on the proposed Landscaping Site Plan Regulations. Comments included support for the draft as well as concerns that the regulations could discourage future development. Next Steps / Action Items The Board will review the public input and continue discussion of the proposed regulations at its September 10 meeting. Time of Adjournment: 6:07 p.m. EST • Motion by: Dan Bancroft • Seconded by: Bill Spence • Vote: The motion passed unanimously Certification I hereby certify that these minutes are a true and accurate record of the subcommittee meeting. • Recorded by: Alisha Harrington • Date: September 9, 2026