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Planning director says Dark Skies subcommittee has been inactive amid resistance

Hillsborough Planning Board · March 19, 2025
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Summary

Planning Director Robyn L. Payson told the board the Dark Skies Subcommittee had not met in some time; Chair Susanne White said resistance to a proposed ordinance led members to conclude further work would not proceed.

During the March 19 meeting, Planning Director Robyn L. Payson asked whether the Dark Skies Subcommittee was still active. Chairperson Susanne White responded that the subcommittee "hadn’t met in a long time" and said resistance to a proposed ordinance had led members to conclude it was unlikely to move forward.

Minutes record that the proposed ordinance had received substantial resistance, and board members did not record any new actions or timelines to revive the subcommittee. No additional details about the ordinance text, outreach, or next steps were provided in the meeting minutes.