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DRB approves conditional use for mobile barbershop at Rack N Reel

Town of New Haven Development Review Board · February 2, 2026
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Summary

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.

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.

Charlie Roy moved to approve the conditional use application "with the condition that any exterior lighting will be down-shielded and any extension cords will not create a safety hazard," a motion seconded by Kathy Barrett that carried 6-0. The board closed the hearing after the vote. The minutes record no further conditions or follow-up deadlines.