Chester looks to scrap ‘snob zoning’ reputation; abutters say ‘tiny homes’ a bad fit

By: Maureen Milliken

Outlets: Nashua Ink Link

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 1,628

Last Updated: 6 days, 10 hours ago

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CHESTER, NH – Abutters of a proposed 34-unit rental home development lined up at the microphone Wednesday night to make a case for why it should not be built on former farmland on Route 121, citing the impact it will have on surrounding farms.

The town, on the other hand, is desperate to find a way to distance itself from its reputation as “the poster child for snob zoning.” Town officials …

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