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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hooksett public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
March zoning ballot amendments
New rules make it clear when a business swapping into an existing storefront needs full planning board review — cutting out staff guesswork. Most tenant turnovers like a pickleball shop replacing a fabric store won't trigger review unless site work, parking or lighting changes.
Fuel storage tanks proposed behind Autumn Run
A fuel-oil distributor wants to build bulk storage tanks on a 5.35-acre commercial lot, but bulk fuel storage isn't allowed anywhere in Hooksett. Neighbors questioned property values, stormwater, truck traffic, and asked for strict conditions.