Two appointed to state Housing Appeals Board

CONCORD — Gov. Chris Sununu and the NH Supreme Court recently appointed two new commissioners to the state Housing Appeals Board, both to finish out existing terms.

The three-member Housing Appeals Board — established by the New Hampshire legislature during the 2020 — session accepts Planning and Zoning appeals. Board members are appointed by the Supreme Court and commissioned by the governor for five-year terms. The board must include an attorney licensed to practice law in the state and a professional engineer or land surveyor. Board members are full-time state employees.

David J. Rogers will serve as commission chair until the term expires June 30, 2028. He comes to the Housing Appeals Board most recently from his position as hearings examiner for the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, administrative appeals unit.

Stephanie N. Verdile will serve as a member of the commission until the term expires June 30, 2025. She comes to the Housing Appeals Board most recently from the state Department of Business and Economic Affairs as a principal planner from the Office of Planning and Development.

Current member is professional engineer Edward L. Rogers, who was recently recommissioned to a term expiring in June 30, 2028.

Legislation allows applicants to file their appeal with the board, in addition to allowing applicants to employ representation to assist with their appeal. The board will hold a public hearing and issue a decision with detailed findings, which is appealable to the NH Supreme Court.

For more information, visit hab.nh.gov.