GMO Findings Data
Section 1400
The Brookline Zoning Ordinance Section 1400 Growth Management requires an annual FINDING by the the Planning Board that the conditions that led to the need for the Ordinance are still in place.
Here is the Purpose:
Based on the Master Plan, which assesses, and balances community development needs and considers regional development needs, the following Ordinance is deemed necessary to manage the rate of growth in the Town of Brookline for the following purposes:
1.To allow the Town the opportunity to evaluate, develop and implement a plan for increases in school facilities and services in an efficient manner to address critical issues, including but limited to:
- Growing enrollment (2017 - 2021 District Enrollment Increased 14.2%)
- Providing adequate class space for Special Needs students within the District
- Addressing the overall lack of space for educational needs
2. To allow the Town the opportunity to evaluate, develop and implement a plan for increases in Town services in an efficient manner; and
3. To ensure that Brookline does not receive more than its fair share of the regional population growth.
The Planning Board relies on data from many sources including SAU 41 and the Brookline School District. Here is some of the data for 2023
Student Population and Capacity - Powerpoint presented to the Brookline School Board 10/25/23
New England School Development Council SAU #41 NH Consolidated Report - 2023
New England School Development Council SAU #41 Brooklne Public Schools, Brookline NH - 2023