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Property owner alleges substantial restriction on 3 North Winchester; town to have counsel review claim

Swansea Select Board · December 11, 2025
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An attorney representing the owner of 3 North Winchester told the select board that loss of driveway access and on‑street parking — tied to recent state and town work — may constitute a substantial restriction amounting to a taking under New Hampshire law; the board agreed to have the town attorney review the claim.

Attorney Jim Fleming appeared with his client, property owner Thomas Souviantopoulos, to raise a legal claim regarding property at 3 North Winchester Street. Fleming said the owner had relied on rear and on‑street parking access that was removed or made unusable during recent public‑works improvements tied to a state grant for the adjacent area. Fleming cited New Hampshire case law and RSA 675:7 protocols to argue that the…

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