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Board Members
Michael Fuerst, Chair, 603-542-9216, email
Katherine Freeland, Vice-Chair
Merilynn Bourne, Clerk, email
Kerry Osgood
Troy Simino

Alternate Members
Karim Chichakly
David Haseman
Lyle Parry

The Cornish Zoning Board of Adjustment meets as needed on the second (2nd) Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.  To submit an application, please contact the chair.


  • Zoning Board Agenda, July 2, 2026

    AGENDA

    1. Call to Order
      Roll Call of Board Members and Alternates.
    2. Review and Approval of Minutes
      Review and approval of minutes from May 20, 2026 & June 1, 2026
    3. Public Hearing (Equitable Waiver Request)
      (The Chair will open the hearing, the applicant will present, followed by abutter’s
      comments, and Board deliberation/voting.)
      Case Number: 2026-04
      Applicants: John & Fatima Grace McSwain
      Property Owner: Steven Chearino
      Property Location: 523 Town House Road, Map 6, Lot 105
      Request: Application for an Equitable Waiver of Dimensional Requirements.
    4. Public Meeting (Motion for Rehearing)
      (Per NH RSA 677:3, this portion of the meeting is open to the public for observation only.
      The Board will not accept public testimony, arguments, or new evidence at this time.)
      Case Number: 2026-03
      Request Filed By / Original Applicant: James Liggett
      Property Location: 30 Levitt Hill Road, Map 16, Lot 27
      Original Request: Variance and/or Special Exception for an addition.
      Original Board Decision: Request for a Variance was denied on June 1, 2026;
      Request for a Special Exception was denied on June 1, 2026.
      Purpose: Board deliberation and vote to grant or deny the Motion for Rehearing.
    5. Other Business
      General administrative updates, scheduling, or correspondence.
    6. Adjournment

    Case #2026-04

    Notice of Hearing
    Town of Cornish, New Hampshire
    Zoning Board of Adjustment
     
    Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held at 6:30 PM, Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the
    Town Office building, 488 Townhouse Road, Cornish, New Hampshire concerning a request by
    John & Fatima Grace McSwain, for an Equitable Waiver of Dimensional Requirements.
    The property, owned by Steven Chearino, is located on 523 Town House Road, Map 6, Lot 105.
     

    Merilynn Bourne, Clerk
    Cornish Zoning Board.