DRB approves conditional use for mobile barbershop at Rack N Reel

Feb 2, 2026

The New Haven Development Review Board approved a conditional use to allow a licensed mobile barbershop operated by Melinda Bessette to park at Rack N Reel Sporting Goods (5347 Ethan Allen Highway) with conditions on lighting and cord safety; vote was 6-0.

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The New Haven Development Review Board on Feb. 2 granted conditional use approval for a licensed mobile barbershop owned and operated by Melinda Bessette to operate at the Rack N Reel Sporting Goods property at 5347 Ethan Allen Highway. The board recorded proposed hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and noted onsite hookups and onboard water and greywater systems; property owners John and Bridget Kipp agreed to a 20-foot cord hookup if additional electricity is needed.

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