The Plaistow Zoning Board of Adjustment met September 24, 2026. The Board reviewed minutes. Chair SPEAKER_2 called the meeting to order.
The Board held public hearings on two variance requests. First, application 26-03, filed by Wayne Capolupo for property at 237 Main St, sought a variance from Article XVI, Section 220-117.3(1) to change an existing nonconforming use from automotive salvage to used construction truck and equipment sales with storage. Second, application 26-04, filed by Noel and Juliane Torrissi for property at 50 Newton Rd, requested a variance from Article V, Section 220-34(A) to encroach into the required 25-foot side setback.
The meeting agenda also included review of by-laws draft changes. SpeIFICALLY, the Board deliberated on these items. No specific decisions, vote tallies, dollar amounts, appointments, hearing outcomes, or concrete next steps were detailed in the provided text.
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The Plaistow Planning Board meeting agenda lists four public hearing items pending completeness determinations. Albert Couillard requested completeness reviews for PB 26-05 (lot consolidation and 12-lot subdivision plan on 84.42 acres owned by Luke's Way, LLC, David M. Hoyt, and Haverhill Golf & Country Club, INC) and PB 26-18 (conditional use permit to fill 1,400 sq ft of wetlands for roadway access). DSM MB II submitted PB 26-24 for amended site plan review to renovate the existing shopping center at 34 Plaistow Rd. Kevin McCurley and Lynne Kellermann applied under PB 26-31 to convert 3 office units to multifamily residential at 26 Chandler Ave. Haider Khan proposed PB 26-33 to convert a duplex at 4 Lower Road into condominiums. The board also scheduled conceptual consultation with Mark Nadler for 9 Newton Rd and a presentation of the Draft Impact Fee Update Report by Mark Fougere.
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The Conservation Commission convened September 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The agenda included reviewing a Market Basket redevelopment at 34 Plaistow Rd and Open Meadow Estates, a 29-lot subdivision requiring state wetlands permit and Planning Board conditional use permit review. Old business covered easement updates on Mt. Misery by SELT, the Plaistow Public Library Project, and a beaver update. The meeting structure included new and other business and communications. The next meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2026. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are detailed in this agenda document.
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SPEAKER_2 addressed 2027 amendment proposals and changes. Roll call and minutes review were conducted. The board discussed Master Plan Implementation Chapter Draft Updates under Old Business. Committee reports covered CIP/RPC/TAC and Legislative Tracking items. The agenda included Communications, Updates, FYIs and Other Business sections. 总结完成。
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The board met with Chief Knutsen regarding ALS operations. Metrics include 4,325 paramedic responses and 8,478 procedures. Grants received total $4.9 million from Beth Israel, DOJ, and Congress. A sustainability model transitions April 1, 2027, asking towns for $15,000 annually with a 4% escalator. A warrant article for 2027 proposes a five-year membership. Eighteen communities are currently involved.
Town Moderator Bob Harb announced the Primary Election is Tuesday at Plaistow Fish and Game, 7 am to 8 pm, with 1,200 voters anticipated.
Several votes were taken regarding non-public session minutes. Selectman DeRoche moved to unseal minutes from November 25, 2019, and September 3, 2019 (Session 1); Vice Chair Coye moved to seal minutes from August 17, 2026; and Selectman Gifford moved to unseal minutes from August 26, 2019 (Session 2). All motions passed 4-0. Vice Chair Coye also moved to keep September 3, 2019 (Session 2) minutes sealed, passing 4-0.
The consent agenda for August 31, 2026, was approved 4-0.
Source: https://www.plaistow.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08312026-277