Cluster Development Battle in Pembroke | Concord News

After two decades of setbacks, a developer is back at the table trying to build a 55-and-older community on 125 acres using a cluster development model — but the town’s zoning board says no, citing lack of “hardship.” The developer argues the land’s unique features — wetlands, aquifer status, and downtown proximity — make traditional subdivision environmentally disastrous, while the town insists cluster preference is just business strategy, not necessity. With the state’s Housing Appeals Board now weighing in, this long-running battle hinges on whether the land’s quirks truly justify bending zoning rules — and whether justice or convenience wins out. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af91e881b390e9f2