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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hooksett public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Accessory dwelling unit relief requests rising
A family wants a small ADU so a son and his wife can live alongside the mother on a corner lot with tight setbacks.
West River Road garage setback variance
A homeowner wants a three-car garage 5 feet from his side lot line instead of the required 20 feet, because a massive hill makes the rest of the lot unbuildable. The board agreed, but told him he needs a second variance for the front setback.
Residential use in an industrial corridor
A long-time neighbor raised the tension of adding housing on Londonderry Turnpike, which has grown increasingly industrial and noisy — and where the town once made him tear down a rental house. The board noted the use variance was already granted and the appeal period passed.