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Resident Vance Trappy reports progress on temporary tiny home; board notes prior permission

New Ipswich Selectboard · August 3, 2026
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Summary

Vance Trappy told the board he is at drywall stage after about 3.5 months of work and expects roughly 2.5 more months until completion; the chair reminded the board that permission to use a tiny/mobile home while building the main house was previously granted under zoning.

Vance Trappy updated the selectboard on his temporary tiny‑home while he builds a primary residence. Trappy said construction is moving forward: "I've been... I started about 3.5 months ago. I'm at drywall stage and finishing," and he estimated completion in about 2–3 months.

The chair reminded the board that the selectboard previously granted permission under town zoning to use a tiny‑home or mobile home as a temporary dwelling while the primary house is under construction. Board members said the prior permission remained valid and indicated they would not make the temporary permission compulsory for others or change the town's zoning rules in this case.