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Henniker board discusses master‑plan update, asks regional planner for phased cost estimate
Summary
Planning staff recommended starting required vision and land‑use chapters and asking the Central NH Regional Planning Commission for a phased estimate; board members prioritized economic development, recreation and housing while weighing cost and potential budget timing.
Henniker planning staff presented options for updating the town’s master plan and asked the board to identify priority chapters and funding approaches. Staff emphasized that, under state law, the town must include a vision statement and a land‑use section; other chapters are optional and can be phased.
Planning staff said professional preparation of a full master plan can vary widely in cost and proposed inviting a commissioner from the Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission to discuss phased work and budgeting at the next meeting. Several board members said economic development and recreation should be priorities; staff offered to prepare the housing section in‑house pending clarity on pending state housing bills.
Board members asked staff to circulate example plans and cost estimates and to have an RPC representative attend the next meeting to discuss phased deliverables and budgets. The board did not make a formal vote but reached consensus on pursuing RPC input and singling out economic development and recreation as near‑term priorities.
