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Select Board posts Sept. 3 hearing to align OHRV ordinance with state definitions
Summary
The Select Board published a legal notice scheduling a Sept. 3 public hearing to update the town ordinance governing off-highway recreational/utility vehicles (OHRVs), saying the change aligns definitions with New Hampshire statute and does not change allowed uses; resident Jon Piatt reviewed the wording with the board.
The Town of Washington Select Board posted a legal notice that it will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Washington Town Hall to receive input on proposed amendments to the town’s OHRV ordinance. The notice says the amendment is intended to align the ordinance with current New Hampshire statutory definitions and "does not alter current allowed use of OHRVs."
The hearing notice was read into the minutes; board members listed the purpose as collecting public comment on the proposed language change. Visitor Jon Piatt reviewed the ordinance text with the Select Board and confirmed the wording’s accuracy and provided an update on his property during the discussion. The minutes record that the board intends public input to shape any final language before formal adoption.
Why it matters: OHRV rules determine where and how off-highway recreational and utility vehicles may operate on town roads and property; aligning local definitions with state statute can reduce conflicts in enforcement but may also prompt questions from residents about access and permitted uses. The Select Board will receive testimony at the Sept. 3 hearing and has not yet taken a final vote on the amendment.
