The Somersworth Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on October 7, 2026, included approval of September 2nd minutes. Two public hearings continued from the previous session regarding height restrictions: Seton Foundation (ZBA#06-2026) and 385 Route 16 Realty Corp. (ZBA#07-2026) both seek variances from Table 4.A.6 and Section 19.33.D.1&F.3 for ground-mounted solar trackers exceeding 15 feet in the Commercial/Industrial District. New business featured a public hearing for Black Diamond Trail, LLC (ZBA#09-2026), appealing an August 13, 2026 administrative decision concerning non-conforming commercial use at 160 Green Street in the Residential Multi-Family (R3) District. The board maintained its policy to adjourn by 10:30 p.m. Application materials remain available for public review at the Development Services Department during regular business hours.
Source: https://www.somersworthnh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1226/f/agendas/10-07-2026_zba_agenda.pdf
The Somersworth Planning Board meeting minutes for September 16, 2026, begin with the approval of the August 19th regular meeting minutes.
The Board will hold a public hearing on Patrick Babel's request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP#04-2026). This application concerns a residential addition within the 150-foot setback to the Riparian and Wetland Buffer at 13 Nadeau Street in the Agricultural (A) District (Assessor's Map 07 Lot 28).
The Board will conduct a workshop to review Redline Chapter 19 Zoning Ordinance Amendments in conjunction with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission.
No decisions, votes, dollar amounts, or appointments are listed in this agenda document. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn by 10:00 p.m., with no new business taken up after 9:30 p.m.
Source: https://www.somersworthnh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1226/f/agendas/09-16-2026_pb_agenda_.pdf
The Somersworth Conservation Commission met September 9, 2026. The agenda included approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment. The commission addressed Conditional Use Permit requests and moved to new and old business items, which covered easement monitoring and correspondence. Treasurer’s Report was the final agenda item. Under Member Items, Kevin Dodds and Scott Orzechowski reported on exploring the formal conservation of the Malley Farm city parcel. No votes, dollar amounts, or appointments are listed in the agenda.
Source: https://www.somersworthnh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1226/f/agendas/09-09-2026_conservation_agenda.pdf
The Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled a meeting for September 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to address old and new business. No decisions, votes, or dollar amounts were listed in this agenda document. The primary action items were three public hearings: first, ZBA#06-2026 regarding the Seton Foundation’s request at 255 Route 108 for a variance to allow ground-mounted solar trackers exceeding the 15-foot height; second, ZBA#07-2026 regarding 385 Route 16 Realty Corp.'s similar request at 385 Route 108; and third, ZBA#08-2026 regarding Eric Knowles’ request at 5 Pinkham Avenue for a variance to permit a porch and ramp within the 25-foot front yard setback. Anna Stockman is listed as the Planning Secretary. The board’s policy prevents taking up new business after 10:00 p.m., requiring adjournment by 10:30 p.m.
Source: https://www.somersworthnh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1226/f/agendas/09-02-2026_zba_agenda.pdf
The Somersworth Planning Board agenda outlines proceedings for July 15, 2026. The Board will consider approval of June 17th minutes. Public hearings include adoption of Master Plan chapters covering Economic Development, Historic & Cultural Resources, Vision, and Transportation. Continued hearings involve Civil Consultants New England seeking site plan and conditional use permits for a 15,000 square-foot industrial building at 24 Interstate Drive. Hadley Moores, LLC seeks site plan and conditional use permits for 12 contractor units at 247 Route 108. Jim Angotti requests a 120-day extension for an approved 29,347 SF car dealership site plan at 370 Route 108. The meeting will adjourn by 10:00 p.m. Contact Anna Stockman for application materials.
Source: https://www.somersworthnh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1226/f/agendas/07-15-2026_pb_agenda_.pdf