Exeter hearing affirms eligibility for Farm Overlay District amid resident fears about possible slaughterhouse The town council heard testimony that a farm qualifies for Exeter's Farm Overlay District and that the planning board unanimously endorsed eligibility; residents pushed back, saying the overlay could be used to allow a slaughterhouse and raised water, odor and notice concerns.

Exeter residents are up in arms as town officials debate the eligibility of a parcel that could pave the way for a controversial slaughterhouse right next to their homes.

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Exeter Town Council Reviews Proposed Farm Overlay District Amendments Amid Planning Board Concerns Exeter council assesses zoning amendments for new farm overlay district amid specificity issues.

Exeter's Town Council is at a crossroads as they deliberate on a proposed Farm Overlay District that could reshape the future of local agriculture, but concerns about vague regulations linger.

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