Phillips Exeter Academy withdraws pitch for eight new faculty townhomes

By: Brandon Ng

Outlets: Portsmouth Herald

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 751

Last Updated: 1 day, 21 hours ago

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EXETER — Phillips Exeter Academy has withdrawn — for now — a request for zoning relief to construct eight faculty housing units across two four-unit buildings on River Street.

The private school asked the Zoning Board to allow construction of the homes in a district that permits only single‑family detached houses. It also sought relief from front‑ and side‑setback requirements.

The lot, which was to be merged with Phillips Exeter Academy’s larger …

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