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The company described a phased plan that would supply two production lines in phase 1, requiring about 600,000 gallons per day, with a possible phase 2 that would roughly double that amount. Town participants described the project as a major new water user in the Hooksett Village Water precinct and said Village Water and company representatives are discussing interconnections and additional well sites to meet demand.

Why it matters: Committee members described the proposal as potentially large enough to affect the town's existing water system and to accelerate the precinct's search for new wells. Members said identifying new well locations is complicated by conservation easements, existing aquifer protection and past contamination in some candidate locations.

Committee discussion and next steps

Town participants said Niagara Water's team asked detailed questions about sewer and water capacity and that municipal water and sewer staff were present during the meeting. Committee members said the company is also evaluating other regional sites and has not made a final choice.

Committee members discussed five test-well areas identified by the water precinct. One candidate site near Head's Pond was described as having a conservation easement that restricts uses; speakers said permitted uses in some easements can include domestic or fire wells but that specific easement language varies by parcel. Members noted that the village precinct's existing wells are clustered near Pinnacle Pond and that a new large user could put the precinct near capacity if additional sources are not developed.

Members also raised groundwater and surface-water safeguards. Committee discussion referenced an existing 12-inch pipe that transfers water from Brickyard Brook into the aquifer system that feeds Pinnacle Pond, and one member said streamflow limits affect when water can be diverted. A few members expressed concern about locating new production wells in areas with a history of material importation or other potential contamination, and they asked staff to continue pursuing test sites and to talk with regional economic development partners about available incentives.

Clarifying details

- Proposed facility size described by company representatives: about 500,000 square feet.
- Company-described water need: about 600,000 gallons per day for phase 1; phase 2 described as roughly double.
- Status: company stated Hooksett remains in the running but other locations are being evaluated.

Community and environmental context

Committee members discussed the need to balance economic development and aquifer protection. Members noted prior town approvals that created clustered well fields (near Pinnacle Pond) and said both interconnection with neighboring systems and identification of new well locations are being considered. One member urged caution because some nearby sand-and-gravel operations have accepted fill material in the past and may raise contamination concerns.

Meeting-level outcomes

Committee members said staff will continue follow-up with the company and with regional economic-development contacts, and they discussed inviting regional partners (for example, BEA representatives) back to a future meeting if staff locates additional incentives that might make Hooksett more competitive.

Speakers

Committee members and participants who spoke about the topic in the meeting transcript included: Dave (not specified), Grant (not specified), Mike Bergeron (not specified), Mike Heidorn (not specified), Dana (not specified), Andre (not specified), Brian (not specified).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hooksett - Economic Development Advisory Committee - Apr 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representatives of a water-bottling company told Hooksett's economic development committee they are considering a 500,000-square-foot facility on the west side of Hackett Hill Road and that phase 1 would require about 600,000 gallons per day, prompting town discussion about water capacity and well siting.","taxTitle","Hooksett, Merrimack County , New Hampshire","taxId",68560,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6591754,"Committee reports Old Dominion Trucking wetland permit and multiple local development updates",0,2936000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3025709-859f9a925641bda6680439b54ca7f08f&start=2936&end=2936","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3025709-859f9a925641bda6680439b54ca7f08f/thumbnail_2936000.jpg","/articles/6591754/Hooksett/Merrimack-County/New-Hampshire/Committee-reports-Old-Dominion-Trucking-wetland-permit-and-multiple-local-development-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6591754-ebcde4c165147d7f11d70fd0d8788310/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440279&Signature=Z6A-OhRKtBZSwjQO5EO9b2zp1Apxu8xa4a1762-iIvDR~uRDaNbe-Ge-bmRmUuaRnGKHCfF5QtiQnmsJFDEUSrMZynaNdPUEqbnriNhcJzwwOYJiTGN6urcxaUduzwzK4ve72qsKqURRxYouGk86i~-yq0Rr-ayMxGcS3vvIFh4mvezPJYqtKsiJv1tLSQuFfwxOYxx5hmb1AVbOJjuwnvVWot67gmZZG0JLrQ~DSdXBstFgUqmUxUBa1j1gOHggQgF1XdeUqrMtUG3V5Ywx7TDaSRMRr4kPalmyRlJiQyCyzLG5y7vBD3bif7n80pwHgdiKEqztiT0xQUMO1aRZbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A committee member reported that the town received a wetland permit for Old Dominion Trucking (Technology Drive) and that the permit arrived by email at 4:15 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Other development updates discussed

- Cabins on Route 3: Committee members said a conditional approval exists for 13 cabins near Route 3; the transcript notes changes to the driveway and a New Hampshire Department of Transportation permit and that the site will connect to public water.

- Medical-use developer: A developer told committee members they are seeking about 2 to 2.5 acres to build a medical-use facility similar to an urgent care center; members said they will flag available properties for the developer.

- Granite Woods and Marmon: Committee members discussed ongoing efforts to recruit Marmon (a firm) and said the town's available incentives under RSA chapter 72 have largely been used; one remaining incentive mentioned was a commercial and industrial incentive that might apply only to proposed expansions. Members said they would follow up with regional partners (BEA) and with Mike Bergeron for additional recruitment support.

Why it matters: These items reflect a mix of approved permits and early-stage commercial interest that could produce construction activity, job opportunities and changes in local traffic or utility demand.

Speakers

Committee members who spoke about these items included: Dave (not specified), Grant (not specified), Mike Bergeron (not specified), and others who provided site-specific updates.","Committee members reported the town received a wetland permit for Old Dominion Trucking on Technology Drive; members also noted conditional approval for 13 cabins on Route 3, a developer interest in a medical-use site and ongoing talks about Granite Woods and Marmon recruitment incentives.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":78,"_43":89,"_45":89,"_47":90,"_49":91,"_51":92,"_53":93,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":94,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":95,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6591758,"Committee raises concerns about fill at Plourde sand-and-gravel site and seeks state agency inquiry",2399000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3025709-859f9a925641bda6680439b54ca7f08f&start=2399&end=2399","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3025709-859f9a925641bda6680439b54ca7f08f/thumbnail_2399000.jpg","/articles/6591758/Hooksett/Merrimack-County/New-Hampshire/Committee-raises-concerns-about-fill-at-Plourde-sand-and-gravel-site-and-seeks-state-agency-inquiry","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6591758-5c59a1fcbdcce8f7353ceb0f60e6661d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440279&Signature=PyKzUGbj6oFy0QusMyKlUxmr7JBmCjCK5UgFZBve3AQCw4HDUmh1P~KiORNFWe1gHBiwUfADlSUnW7tyeLmBrlmJybatee0vA7vMvEQ5VjssjTauU7TUFrmn8dnj3KkCpTpKxSWJCE-lTCPHcIQr2MvRSsj4C7gQNXE1mSTylTwGyZzdYr2z49FQMbalr8I05QPGHgPlYPAkIUmfak61o8cr-BxdU6ha7PMmT31bQFSw7pKCCCUTq9Z~nPboZn~oLW4dMImbohdtrJIFRLF2MrJlrmQgUmux4w5JWoDc63~aDMiFaHJGgHURZr6PJe8aAHtQdcQoqP7QhTCuhVXyEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several committee members reported they had observed or been told that material being brought into the Plourde sand-and-gravel property included what they described as \"nasty\" or potentially contaminated soil. One committee member said he spoke directly with an operator who said there is little oversight at that operation and that no consistent inspections appear to be occurring.

Members discussed the town's role and the likely state agencies responsible for oversight. Committee members referenced prior operations elsewhere in town that had documented testing and scale-house controls; they said the current operation may not be subject to the same controls. Members asked staff to contact the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to determine whether the activity at the Plourde site is known to DES and whether state rules or permits apply.

Why it matters: Committee members flagged potential risks to groundwater and to nearby residents if imported fill contains contaminants. They recommended staff follow up with state regulators and with the town engineer to determine what inspections, testing and enforcement mechanisms apply to the site.

Clarifying details

- Committee members recalled that other gravel operations in town were required to provide periodic testing and to log receipts at a scale house when accepting material.
- The committee did not provide specific laboratory results or a vendor manifest for recent loads; members asked staff to verify whether testing exists and whether DES has records.

Speakers

Committee participants cited in discussion included: Dave (not specified), Grant (not specified), and other committee members who raised concerns during meeting comments.","Committee members reported conversations with haulers who said material being deposited at a local sand-and-gravel site included questionable fill; members asked staff to reach out to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) and noted that testing regimes for gravel operations vary.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":78,"_43":99,"_45":99,"_47":100,"_49":101,"_51":102,"_53":103,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":104,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":105,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6591761,"College Park site moves toward planning board; committee discusses village riverfront revitalization and Miracle Mile focus",430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3025709-859f9a925641bda6680439b54ca7f08f&start=430&end=430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3025709-859f9a925641bda6680439b54ca7f08f/thumbnail_430000.jpg","/articles/6591761/Hooksett/Merrimack-County/New-Hampshire/College-Park-site-moves-toward-planning-board-committee-discusses-village-riverfront-revitalization-and-Miracle-Mile-focus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6591761-765c65a0dbe1f89b869cc5a7d62c2381/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440279&Signature=BI-PmO8ZUnlgxnug2W5DoZ5gMTdlnq0rb6nzqod1jYyHQB9nw7T9r1y9v2y9hX41OR0PdEd-L-VA-ta0YOh~eb3vapqTC5LLkZjqMegVD-Yo6JrlQ03lHio9h1Kur66-MBpTLVNT1MMnedmHrj6wqS5iXwhZYhz7LWL~H0eG5R40fiM0VIzqaCruR0z9eIdhkdaMVjsQO-FWpnGyRM9iojIjoUBts1-cLIKHMugD6Y8v2yIOAOwyLEIx-HCKJRnFgFe7jKoT~M7l0hcLjobd244PnFpPnkTFJt5zr12zYtDiDdJ5OLrDafbI66QqTlOcDOt8m0nH31UTh~1IndcD1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members said the Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a College Park application and that Brady Sullivan has presented a concept discussion to the planning board ahead of an official submission for site approval.

Details and context

Committee discussion included differing accounts of unit counts: one speaker described an 80-unit conversion in the Cigna building plus about 80 townhouses around the perimeter; another speaker said the matter being presented at the ZBA concerned roughly 60 units. Committee members said the planning-board concept discussion is intended to allow the developer to present the zoning-board materials again and to solicit planning-board feedback about proposed density.

Members said the project could help address local sewer constraints and that a site walk of the property indicated vegetative buffers and setbacks from adjacent homes. Several members noted public comment at the ZBA hearing drew both support and opposition.

Village revitalization and Miracle Mile

Separately, the committee discussed master-plan short-term goals for economic development and whether the Miracle Mile revitalization area in the existing plan remains the best focus. Members suggested shifting emphasis northward, roughly from Industrial Park Drive up to Main Street along Hooksett Road, noting that the parcel designated in the current plan seems largely developed. The committee discussed leveraging any Brady Sullivan investment to help fund or donate land for public amenities such as a splash pad, walking trails, or riverfront improvements.

Members also discussed village-district opportunities including a town pavilion or small waterfront gathering spaces, boat-launch access and a private seaplane operator's dock application that a member said is being prepared for state review. The committee recommended continuing to coordinate with Brady Sullivan and with other town boards to outline a cohesive plan for the riverfront and village areas.

Clarifying details

- ZBA: committee members stated the College Park application received ZBA approval (item described in the meeting transcript).
- Developer concept: Brady Sullivan submitted materials for a planning-board concept discussion; full planning-board application had not been described as submitted for final approval in the transcript.
- Unit counts: transcript contained inconsistent figures (one account: 80 units in the Cigna building plus ~80 townhouses; another account: ~60 units referenced) and committee members discussed these discrepancies during the meeting.

Speakers

Committee participants who raised or discussed the College Park and village revitalization topics included: Dave (not specified), Jesse (not specified), Grant (not specified), John Cronin (not specified), Kathy (not specified).","The committee said ZBA approval cleared the College Park site and Brady Sullivan has submitted a concept discussion to the planning board; members also discussed using the development as a catalyst for riverfront revitalization and for shifting \"Miracle Mile\" priorities farther north on Hooksett Road.","actionData","errors"]

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Niagara Water meets with Hooksett committee as village supply, well siting and environmental questions surface

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