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Zoning board approves larger wall signage for Humane Society amid neighbor concerns
Summary
The board granted variances allowing two wall signs totaling 68.7 sq ft for the Humane Society’s expansion at 24 Ferry Road, citing the building’s increased footprint and the need for internal wayfinding; one neighbor’s written opposition was noted.
The Nashua zoning board approved two variances for the Humane Society of Greater Nashua’s expansion at 24 Ferry Road, allowing two wall signs (in lieu of a ground sign) and increasing allowed wall signage from 6 square feet to 68.7 square feet.
Harvey Construction representative Kam Pishka explained the project and said the wall signs — one with the organization’s logo and one spelling out “Humane Society for Greater Nashua” — are intended primarily for wayfinding as the facility doubles in size. “It is pretty set back from the road…having additional signage that states the logo and the name of the business will just make it a little bit easier to see,” Pishka told the board. Doug Berry of the Humane Society said many people still do not know the shelter is on Ferry Road and that clearer signage would help people find low‑cost services and the clinic.
One written comment from a nearby resident opposed the larger sign as inconsistent with the surrounding residential area. The board discussed the scale of the new building — described as increasing from about 9,500 sq ft to roughly 20,000 sq ft — and several members said larger wall signage is appropriate for wayfinding given the building’s setback and the added service entrances. The board granted the variances and noted stipulations recommended by the conservation commission would be attached to approval where applicable.
The board recorded the motion, and the chair declared the application approved. No numeric roll‑call was read into the record.
