Planning Board approves historic district, rejects water-sewer requirement
Newport Planning Board approves historic district, rejects water-sewer mandate. The board voted 4-0-1 to establish the Downtown Historic District along Main Street, refined from earlier proposals based on property-owner input following certified notice. Rachel Dilger led a 3-1 vote against
Planning Board · Meeting of March 25, 2026
NH NEWPORT — Newport Planning Board approves historic district, rejects water-sewer mandate. The board voted 4-0-1 to establish the Downtown Historic District along Main Street, refined from earlier proposals based on property-owner input following certified notice. Rachel Dilger led a 3-1 vote against recommending a multi-unit housing water-sewer connection ordinance, citing insufficient research; Scott Stanton opposed her position.
The board unanimously recommended a Permissive Zoning Ordinance and voted 5-0 to recommend an electrical easement for Hale Crossing, LLC across town rail trail property at Paradise Road.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of March 25, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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