Concord public meetings in 2025
38 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a proposed 18,000-square-foot addition and renovations for a new police station at 4 Bouton Street. The board will also consider several major site plan applications, including a new substation at 1-7 McGuire Street, an 8-story mixed-use building at 56 North Main Street, and a wastewater pretreatment building at 330 North State Street. A zoning map amendment is also on the agenda.
- Public hearing for new police station (18,000 sq ft addition) at 4 Bouton Street
- Major site plan for new substation at 1-7 McGuire Street with conditional use permits
- 8-story mixed-use building at 56 North Main Street with height and view obstruction waivers
- 4,800 sq ft wastewater pretreatment building at 330 North State Street for HP Hood
- Zoning ordinance amendment to update overlay district maps
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on multiple resolutions, including a $370,000 acquisition of 153 acres for the Property Acquisition Project. Other actions include appropriations for water main replacement, police grants, opioid abatement, and library donations. The agenda also features presentations on automated trash collection and the Memorial Field Master Plan.
- $370,000 to acquire 153.09+/- acres from 2 Granite Place LLC (CIP #674)
- $100,000 for water distribution infrastructure improvements tied to NHDOT bridge project
- $80,100 for Police Department roadway safety outreach and C.A.R. equipment from NH Highway Safety Agency
- $71,271.91 transfer to Opioid Abatement Reserve from litigation settlement funds
- Ordinance to modify parking time limits on Village Street north of Canal Street
The City Council unanimously approved the November 10 and 24 meeting minutes and the consent agenda. It authorized up to $45,000 from the NH Department of Environmental Services for hazardous waste collection, approved eight new committee appointments, and set several appropriations—including a $2,050,000 reserve transfer—for public hearings on Jan. 12, 2026. The council also referred a Springfield Street traffic‑flow request to the Traffic Operations Committee.
- Approved November 10 & 24 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Pulled items 19, 23, 25, 27 from consent agenda for discussion
- Authorized up to $45,000 environmental grant (consent resolution approved)
- Approved eight new appointments to city committees (unanimous)
- Set $2,050,000 reserve transfer for public hearing (Jan 12, 2026)
- Set $48,540 snow‑gun appropriation for public hearing (34B)
- Referred Springfield Street traffic request to Traffic Operations Committee
🗳️ How they voted (31 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will take action on a resolution to issue $45.5 million in bonds for a new police headquarters, tabled from the previous meeting. Also up for vote are a parking ordinance change on School Street, $84,000 in funding for homelessness efforts, and a $370,000 land acquisition. A financial disclosure form from the Rules Committee is also on the agenda.
- Resolution appropriating $45,500,000 for Police Headquarters Project (CIP #643) and authorizing bond issuance
- Ordinance modifying parking hours on School Street between Pine and Liberty Streets
- Resolution appropriating $84,000 from Community Improvement Reserve for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness
- Report from Rules Committee recommending adoption of a Financial Interest Disclosure Form
- Resolution appropriating $370,000 to acquire 153.09+/- acres from 2 Granite Place LLC
The Council moved to table the Memorial Field Master Plan presentation until the School Board reviews it. The motion was made by Councilor Grady Sexton and seconded by Councilor Fennessy and was adopted. Council members discussed project phases, potential grant funding, and ownership options, but no approval or funding was granted.
- Tabled Memorial Field Master Plan report (motion by Grady Sexton, seconded by Fennessy)
Planning Board
The Concord Planning Board will review a proposed Master Plan Request for Proposals and consider several major development applications, including an 8-story mixed-use building at 56 North Main Street and a 6-story addition at 2 Phenix Ave. A 17,600-square-foot addition to St. Paul's School and a lot line adjustment for Granite Place are also on the agenda. Several items have been continued to future meetings at the applicant's request.
- 8-story mixed-use building at 56 North Main St with conditional use permits for height and partial obstruction of State House Dome views (item 6B)
- 6-story addition to Phenix Hall at 2 Phenix Ave (item 6C)
- St. Paul's School 17,600 sq ft building addition and relocated squash courts at 80 and 117 Dunbarton Road (item 9D)
- Reconsideration of a sign design review decision for 374 Loudon Rd (item 8A)
- Review of proposed Master Plan Request for Proposals (item 10A)
Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee
The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee will hear the auditor's presentation of the FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and governance letter. They will also discuss a referral from the City Council regarding a Parks and Recreation report. The committee will review FY 2025 year-end financial results and consider two resolutions for FY 2026 appropriations totaling $2,096,000.
- Auditor presentation of FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Governance Letter
- Referral from City Council: Report from Parks and Recreation (continued from September meeting)
- FY 2025 Year End Report with financial results and recommendations
- Resolution for $2,050,000 FY 2026 appropriation
- Resolution for $46,000 FY 2026 appropriation
The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee approved the draft minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting and unanimously accepted the FY 2025 Year End Report with recommended fund transfers. It recommended to City Council a $2,050,000 transfer from the Assigned Fund Balance to Trust Fund reserves and a $46,000 transfer from Trust Fund reserves. The referral from City Council was tabled for future consideration. All motions passed with no dissenting votes.
- Approved draft minutes from September 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Tabled City Council referral item (postponed)
- Approved FY 2025 Year End Report and recommended appropriations (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of $2,050,000 from Assigned Fund Balance to Trust Fund reserves (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of $46,000 from Trust Fund reserves (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Concord City Council will hold public hearings and consider multiple resolutions, including a $45.5 million bond for a new police headquarters, a $678,000 EPA grant for brownfield cleanup at the Concord Stables, and $500,000 in CDBG funds for affordable housing at Bicentennial Square. The consent agenda includes grants for police roadway safety, drug investigations, opioid abatement, and a snow gun for the golf course, as well as a land donation for conservation.
- Public hearing and resolution for $45,500,000 Police Headquarters Project bond
- Resolution appropriating $678,000 for Concord Stables brownfield remediation at 111.5 Warren Street
- Resolution for up to $500,000 CDBG grant to create four affordable housing units at Bicentennial Square
- Consent items: $80,100 police roadway safety grant, $80,000 drug investigation grant, $71,271.91 opioid settlement funds
- Acceptance of 23.26-acre land donation off Long Pond Road for conservation
The City Council approved the October 14, 2025 draft minutes and formally canvassed the November 4 municipal election results. It accepted a 23.26‑acre land donation off Long Pond Road for perpetual conservation and approved three new appointments. Several consent reports and resolutions, including gifts to library, human services and parks, a pocket‑park license agreement, and a food‑program month proclamation, were also approved.
- Approved October 14, 2025 draft meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted library, human services and parks gift reports (consent reports approved)
- Approved land donation of 23.26‑acre parcel off Long Pond Road for conservation (consent resolution approved)
- Approved appointment of Elise J. Foerster to Energy & Environment Advisory Committee
- Approved appointment of Susan Dunton to Board of Trustees of Trust Funds
- Approved appointment of Craig Walker to Zoning Board of Adjustment
- Approved license agreement for pocket park at Pleasant St Extension & Storrs St (consent resolution approved)
- Approved proclamation of December 2025 as Capital Region Food Program Month (consent resolution approved)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several major applications, including a new urgent care clinic, a school building addition, and subdivision amendments. Consent items include multiple sign design reviews and continued site plans. The board will also vote on meeting minutes and other procedural matters.
- Public hearing on a major site plan for a new 11,150-square-foot urgent care clinic at 161 North State Street (9C)
- Public hearing on a major site plan for a 17,600-square-foot building addition and squash courts at St. Paul's School, 80 and 117 Dunbarton Road (6B)
- Public hearing on an amendment to a major subdivision at 15 Hot Hole Pond Road seeking waivers for curbing, street trees, and pavement (9E)
- Public hearing on a minor three-lot subdivision at 138 Snow Pond Road (continued to November 19) (9A)
- Consent agenda includes design review for new signs at 3 Eagle Square, 74 South Main Street, 249 Loudon Road, 263 South Main Street, and 14 Merchants Way
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution to accept a $678,000 EPA Brownfields Cleanup grant for hazardous material remediation at the Concord Stables building. The agenda also includes public hearings on zoning changes for accessory dwelling units and parking restrictions on Pleasant Street, as well as multiple resolutions for community development grants and a fire department budget increase. Several items are tabled for future public hearings, including ordinances on handicapped parking, child day care facilities, and zoning glossary amendments.
- $678,000 EPA Brownfields Cleanup grant for hazardous materials at Concord Stables, 111.5 Warren Street
- Public hearing and action on zoning amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) per HB577
- Resolution for up to $500,000 in CDBG funds to create four affordable housing units at Bicentennial Square
- Resolution for $260,000 in Fire Department wages and benefits, funded by a tax increase
- Public hearings on Social District and Keno ballot questions (HB 467 and HB 737)
The council approved a consent resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for up to $650,000 from the NH Department of Environmental Services to replace qualifying municipal fleet units. It also approved a resolution directing the Tax Collector not to execute tax deeds on certain properties and a resolution authorizing a revised easement deed for 31 and 33 Samuel Drive. Reappointments to the Library Board of Trustees and new appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Committee were approved. The consent agenda and the September 8, 2025 draft meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and Item #8 was amended to refer the C‑PACER program to the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
- Approved consent resolution for $650,000 fleet replacement grant (unanimous)
- Approved resolution directing Tax Collector not to execute tax deeds (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for easement deed at 31 and 33 Samuel Drive (unanimous)
- Approved reappointments to Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
- Approved appointments to Golf Course Advisory Committee (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (no dissenting votes)
- Approved September 8, 2025 draft meeting minutes (no dissenting votes)
- Amended Item #8 to refer C‑PACER program to Economic Development Advisory Committee (no dissenting votes)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will vote on recommending two ordinance amendments to City Council: one aligning floor area ratio definitions with SB283, and another updating zoning for child day care facilities. The board will also hold public hearings on a new credit union, a subdivision amendment, a garage addition, and a gas station expansion. Consent agenda items include several sign and solar roof approvals.
- Ordinance amendment to floor area ratio definition per SB283
- Ordinance amendment to child day care zoning
- New 2,466-square-foot credit union at 285 Loudon Road
- Gas station expansion at 30-32 Manchester Street (increase to 6,873 sq ft, carwash to 3,409 sq ft)
- City of Concord requests design review for a 206-square-foot illuminated freestanding sign at 19 Loudon Road
Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee
The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee approved the draft minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It accepted the FY 2025 4th Quarter Ambulance Billing and Receivables Report. Members decided they need more information on fee‑reduction requests and will invite Parks & Recreation Director David Gill to the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved draft minutes (no dissent)
- Accepted FY 2025 4th Quarter Ambulance Billing Report (no dissent)
- Planned invitation of Parks & Recreation Director David Gill to next meeting (action pending)
- Adjourned meeting (no dissent)
City Council
The City Council will consider several high-cost infrastructure projects and grant appropriations. The body is also holding a public hearing regarding whether to place a Social District question on the ballot.
- Appropriation of $3,664,480.97 for the Broadway/West Street Intersection project
- Appropriation of $859,689 for Steeplegate Mall Municipal Sewer Pump Replacement
- Appropriation of $260,000 for Fire Department wages and benefits
- Appropriation of $300,000 for water distribution improvements at the East Side Drive bridge
- Public hearing on placing the Social District (House Bill 467) question on the ballot
The City Council approved a project agreement with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation for the Broadway/West Street Intersection, appropriating $3,664,480.97, accepting $3,169,480.97 in CMAQ grant funds, and authorizing $495,000 in bonds. The council also approved a lease and net‑metering agreement for a 5 MW solar array at the Old Turnpike Road landfill and a municipal work‑zone agreement for bridge improvements. Several ordinances and resolutions were moved to public hearings, and the consent agenda items were approved without dissent.
- Approved consent agenda (no dissenting votes)
- Approved lease and net‑metering agreement for 5 MW solar array at Old Turnpike Road landfill
- Approved municipal work‑zone agreement with NHDOT for bridge improvements on East Side Drive
- Adopted Investment and Cash Management Policy
- Resolution appropriating $859,689 for Steeplegate Mall sewer pump replacement moved to public hearing
- Resolution authorizing $3,664,480.97 project agreement with NHDOT for Broadway/West Street Intersection, accepting $3,169,480.97 CMAQ grant and $495,000 bonds approved
- Referral to Parking Committee to review ticketing policy for payment‑app errors
- Pulled Trusts Report (MS‑9 and MS‑10) from consent agenda for discussion
Planning Board
The Concord Planning Board will consider approval for multiple architectural design review applications for signs and solar panels. The board will also discuss a proposed ordinance amendment regarding accessory dwelling units and provide a recommendation to the City Council.
- Approval for new signs at 25 Hall St, 137 Manchester St, and 250 Pleasant St
- Solar panel installation requests at 2 Home Street and 4 Blake Street
- Public hearing for a golf course parking lot and clubhouse at 1 Beaver Meadow St
- Recommendation to City Council on an ordinance amendment for accessory dwelling units
- Request for impact fee reduction for a new duplex at 3 Palm St
City Council
The Concord City Council will consider resolutions for sewer pump replacements, road intersections, and a rail trail acquisition, alongside ordinances on demolition and parking. The meeting begins with a closed session on property acquisition.
- Resolution appropriating $859,689 for Steeplegate Mall sewer pump replacement
- Resolution authorizing $3,664,480.97 for Broadway/West Street intersection project
- Resolution authorizing $300,000 for East Side Drive bridge water main replacement
- Ordinance amending demolition review and zoning nonconformity rules
- Ordinance modifying parking restrictions on School Street
The City Council approved consent resolutions authorizing the City Manager to apply for the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services Grant and the COPS Community Policing Development Microgrant, with Councilor Brown recused. The Council also approved the acceptance of sanitary sewer easements for properties on Shawmut and Cemetery Streets and confirmed several mayoral appointments to city committees and boards.
- Approved consent resolution to apply for DOJ Community Oriented Policing Services Grant (unanimous)
- Approved consent resolution to apply for DOJ COPS Community Policing Development Microgrant (unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of sanitary sewer main and easements for 69 Shawmut St, 61 & 65 Cemetery St
- Approved appointment of James P. Bouley to the Ad‑Hoc Concord Semiquincentennial and Tri‑Centennial Committee
- Approved reappointments to the Public Safety Board: Andrew Biemer and Ana McKenna
- Approved appointment of Molly Lunn Owen to the Steering Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness
- Approved reappointment of Eric Steinhauser to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
- Approved appointment of Erika Rydberg‑Hall to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee
Planning Board
The Concord Planning Board will consider a series of architectural design review applications for new and replacement signs at locations including 344 Loudon Rd, 26 Pleasant St, 51 Antrim Ave, 50 Pleasant St, and 55 S Main St. The Board will also determine completeness and grant waivers for a six‑lot subdivision on unaddressed Elm St, and review a minor two‑lot subdivision at 227 Garvins Falls Rd. Additionally, the Board will vote on time‑extension requests for conditional approvals at 61 Borough Rd, 270 Loudon Rd, and 61 Mountain Rd. All items are listed on the consent agenda except the sign applications presented for public hearing.
- Design review approvals for multiple signage projects at 344 Loudon Rd, 26 Pleasant St, 51 Antrim Ave, 50 Pleasant St, and 55 S Main St
- Determination of completeness and waivers for a six‑lot subdivision at unaddressed Elm St (Tax Map Lot 15P 26/1)
- Time‑extension request for conditional approval of 61 Borough Rd to July 19, 2026
- Time‑extension request for conditional approval of 270 Loudon Rd to July 17, 2026
- Review of a minor two‑lot subdivision at 227 Garvins Falls Rd (Tax Map Lot 92Z 4)
City Council
The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Boston and Maine Corporation to acquire rail line sections for the Merrimack River Greenway Trail, appropriating $143,000 and issuing $105,000 in bonds. Additional items include approvals for water plant boiler replacement, human services funding, and a $10,000 playground at White Park. Several public‑hearing items on zoning, demolition review, and parking changes will also be discussed.
- Resolution to purchase Boston and Maine Northern Main Line rail segments for the Greenway Trail (CIP #543) with $143,000 appropriation and $105,000 bond issuance
- Resolution appropriating $90,000 for Water Plant boiler replacement (CIP #88)
- Resolution appropriating $14,000 for Human Services assistance (donation from Protestant Episcopal Church)
- Resolution appropriating $10,000 for new playground at White Park (CIP #51) with matching donation
- Ordinance amendments to zoning code for nonconforming lots and to parking code on School Street
The Council formally recognized the City Manager’s performance as satisfactory and voted 10‑3 to add a 3% salary increase (about $6,500 annually) and a 90‑day vacation carry‑over to his contract. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, and several items were referred to advisory committees or set for public hearings. Diminimus gifts and donation reports were also approved under existing pre‑authorizations.
- Recognized City Manager performance as satisfactory (unanimous)
- Approved City Manager contract modification: 3% salary increase (~$6,500) and 90‑day vacation carry‑over (10‑3)
- Approved consent agenda; items 29, 31, 34 pulled; Councilor Kretovic recused from item 25 (unanimous)
- Referred recreation fee‑reduction request to Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee
- Referred AED placement request at Beaver Meadow courts to Fire Dept and Parks & Rec Advisory Committee
- Referred Woodcrest Heights street paving and traffic safety request to General Services, Traffic Operations, and Transportation Policy Advisory Committees
- Moved demolition‑review, nonconforming‑lot, and School Street parking ordinances to public hearing
- Approved diminimus gifts/donations reports totaling $7,? (various amounts) under pre‑authorization
City Council
This agenda is largely procedural, consisting of a call to order, roll call, and a single non-public session to discuss the City Manager’s evaluation and/or compensation. No public hearings, ordinances, or financial items are listed for decision or discussion in open session.
- Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II (a)-(c) for City Manager evaluation and/or compensation
The council entered a non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3 to discuss the City Manager’s evaluation, which passed unanimously. The session was closed later that evening by a unanimous vote. The council also approved sealing the minutes unanimously. A motion to adjourn was seconded, but the record does not indicate a vote outcome.
- Motion to enter non‑public session under RSA 91‑A:3 passed unanimously
- Motion to close the non‑public session at 8:27 p.m. passed unanimously
- Motion to seal the minutes passed unanimously
- Motion to adjourn was seconded (outcome not recorded)
City Council
This meeting consists largely of a continuation of a non-public session to discuss the City Manager's evaluation and compensation, with a brief public session solely for adjournment. No other public business is on the agenda.
- Continuation of non-public session (RSA 91-A:3, II(a)-(c)) for City Manager evaluation and/or compensation
Councilors voted to begin a non‑meeting under RSA 91‑A:3 to discuss the City Manager’s evaluation. The non‑meeting was later closed. The council also approved sealing the minutes. All motions passed with no dissenting votes.
- Enter non‑meeting to discuss City Manager evaluation – passed unanimously
- Exit non‑meeting – passed unanimously
- Seal the minutes – passed unanimously
Planning Board
The Concord Planning Board will meet to approve architectural design reviews for multiple new or replacement signs across the city and consider amendments to approved site plans. The board will also hear public comments on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment.
- Design review for 81.27-sq-ft illuminated sign at 149 Loudon Rd
- Design review for 75-sq-ft non-illuminated sign at 24 Fort Eddy Rd
- Design review for 77.25-sq-ft illuminated sign at 45 Constitution Ave
- Design review for 37.8-sq-ft illuminated sign at 375 N State St
- Amendment to approved site plan at 20 ½ S Main St
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and votes on several funding resolutions, including a $10,308,000 bond for a new clubhouse at Beaver Meadow Golf Course, a $150,000 bond and donation for the Beaver Meadow parking lot, and $84,000 for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness. The council also will consider a lease agreement with Hampshire Aviation at the airport and a development agreement amendment with Capital Commons for parking at 11 South Main Street.
- $10,308,000 bond for new Beaver Meadow Golf Course clubhouse and improvements
- $150,000 for Beaver Meadow Parking Lot, with $107,000 in bonds and $43,000 in donations
- $84,000 transfer from Community Improvement Reserve for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness
- Lease with Hampshire Aviation for Development Zone 4 at Concord Municipal Airport
- Development agreement amendment with Capital Commons for parking at Storrs Street Garage
The council entered a non‑meeting to discuss the City Manager’s evaluation and then sealed the minutes of that session, both motions passing unanimously. The consent agenda and related consent reports and resolutions, including authorizations for the City Manager to apply for state grant programs, were approved without dissent. The mayor’s proposed appointments to the Airport Advisory Committee, Everett Arena Advisory Committee, Transportation Policy Advisory Committee, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment were also approved.
- Motion to enter a non‑meeting under RSA 91‑A:3 to discuss City Manager evaluation – passed with no dissenting votes
- Motion to seal the minutes of the non‑public session – passed with no dissenting votes
- Approval of the consent agenda – passed with no dissenting votes
- Approval of consent reports authorizing acceptance of gifts totaling $2,543.96 and $28,375 – passed with no dissenting votes
- Approval of consent resolutions authorizing City Manager grant applications to NH Highway Safety Agency and NH Dept. of Safety – passed with no dissenting votes
- Appointment of Alyssa McClary to the Airport Advisory Committee – approved
- Appointment of Thomas A. Champagne to the Everett Arena Advisory Committee – approved
- Appointment of Michelle (Mickey) Shoemaker to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee – approved
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to review draft meeting minutes from May 22 and June 2, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items and a general committee discussion.
- Approval of May 22, 2025 draft meeting minutes
- Approval of June 2, 2025 draft meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider appropriating $31.6 million for capital projects and amending water and sewer rate schedules for Fiscal Year 2026.
- Appropriates $31,620,250 for capital projects
- Authorizes $26,415,000 in bond and note issuance
- Amends water and sewer use rates and fixed charges
- Sets appropriations for General, Special Revenue, and Enterprise funds
- Accepts $480,000 in federal grant funds
The council adopted the FY2026 budget, appropriating $86,976,113 for the General Fund and $30,940,250 for capital projects, including bond issuance of $25,735,000. It also approved the annual capital closeout, a water and sewer rates ordinance amendment, and a motion to suspend rules to continue the meeting after 11 p.m. All approvals passed with either unanimous or required two‑thirds votes.
- Suspended rules to continue meeting after 11:00 p.m.; passed with one dissenting vote
- Approved General Fund appropriation of $86,976,113 and related fund allocations; passed unanimously
- Approved annual capital closeout and repurposing of capital project funds; passed unanimously
- Approved FY2026 capital projects appropriation of $30,940,250, bonds $25,735,000, reserves $3,585,000, federal grant $480,000, donations $250,000; passed by two‑thirds vote
- Approved ordinance amending water and sewer rates (Chapter 9, Sections 9‑1‑6, 9‑1‑8, 9‑3‑8, 9‑3‑8(a)); passed unanimously
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will receive presentations on various city funds, including special revenue and enterprise funds. The body will review pro forma documents for several municipal services and utilities.
- Parking Fund pro forma
- Airport Fund pro forma
- Golf Fund pro forma
- Arena Fund pro forma
- Water and Wastewater Fund pro formas and rate comparisons
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will hear presentations on the General Fund budgets for Community Development, Library, Parks & Recreation, and Human Services, as well as the Tax Increment Finance District and overall Capital Improvement Program (CIP). A public hearing is also scheduled. The meeting focuses on reviewing proposed expenditures and funding sources.
- Presentation on General Fund – Community Development budget
- Presentation on General Fund – Library budget
- Presentation on General Fund – Parks & Recreation budget
- Presentation on Human Services budget
- Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) including TIF District and funding sources
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review the Public Capital Facilities Impact Fees Ordinance, a policy affecting fees on new development. The board will also continue several applications, including a solar photovoltaic system off Old Turnpike Rd, a major site plan for townhouses at 15 Parmenter Rd, and multiple sign design reviews for local businesses.
- Review of the Public Capital Facilities Impact Fees Ordinance (Item 10A)
- Continued major site plan to add eight townhouse units at 15 Parmenter Rd (Item 6A)
- Minor site plan and conditional use permit for a solar photovoltaic system off Old Turnpike Rd (Item 9D)
- Minor subdivision and conditional use permit for wetland buffer disturbance on Shaker Rd (Item 9H)
- Amendment to approved site plan at 1 Interchange Dr for Concord Hospital tenant signage (Item 9J)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will hear presentations on the General Fund, General Government, Police, Fire, and General Services departments. No specific financial figures or policy items are listed; the agenda appears to be a routine review of departmental budget requests.
- General Fund presentation
- General Government presentation
- Police department presentation
- Fire department presentation
- General Services presentation
Finance Committee
The Concord Finance Committee will hear the City Manager's presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including the schedule, transmittal letter, and budget in brief. Supporting documents such as budget summaries, budget resolutions, and general fund revenue and expense reports are attached. The committee will also address other/new business and hold a public hearing. A non‑public session to discuss a compensation adjustment is scheduled to follow the meeting.
- City Manager's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation (schedule, transmittal letter, budget in brief)
- Review of Budget Summaries, Budget Resolutions, and General Fund Revenue and Expense documents
- Other/New Business
- Public Hearing
- Non‑public session after the meeting to discuss compensation adjustment
City Council
At this meeting, the Concord City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a $10.3 million bond for a new clubhouse at Beaver Meadow Golf Course (CIP #107). They will also consider accepting $73,046.50 in opioid settlement funds, establishing a patrol K9 unit with a $51,900 grant from Stanton K9 Foundation, updating city fees, and amending demolition review regulations. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM following a non-public session at 5:30 PM to discuss property acquisition.
- Resolution appropriating $10,308,000 in bonds for Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings Project (CIP #107)
- Resolution appropriating $73,046.50 to Opioid Abatement Reserve from opioid litigation settlement funds
- Resolution appropriating $51,900 to establish a Patrol K9 Unit via Stanton K9 Foundation grant
- Public hearing on ordinance amending fee schedules for water, sewer, and other charges
- Public hearing on ordinance amending demolition review regulations (Title III, Chapter 26)
The Concord City Council approved several consent reports and appointments, and adopted three appropriations for city projects. Appropriations include $90,000 for Community Center heat exchangers, $73,046.50 for the Opioid Abatement Reserve, and $51,900 for a Patrol K9 Unit funded by a grant. A $2,500 grant application for the White Park Playground was also authorized. Several other resolutions were referred to committees or set for future public hearings.
- Approved diminimus gifts reports: $1,781.87 from Library Director and $39,234.50 from Parks & Recreation (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Kevin Porter to the Conservation Commission (unanimous)
- Approved mayor's appointments to Airport Advisory Committee (David T. Segal, Tom Winkelmann, Richard Bartle, Warren Runde) (unanimous)
- Approved appropriation of $90,000 for Community Center heat exchangers (unanimous)
- Approved appropriation of $73,046.50 to Opioid Abatement Reserve from settlement funds (unanimous)
- Approved appropriation of $51,900 to establish a Patrol K9 Unit using Stanton K9 Foundation grant (unanimous)
- Approved resolution authorizing a $2,500 grant application for White Park Playground (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Thomas Kolling to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee
The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee will meet to review quarterly financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, and approve prior meeting minutes. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.
- Quarterly Financial Statements - Fiscal YTD Ending 3/31/2025 (attachment available)
The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee approved the draft minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting with no dissenting votes. The committee then adjourned the meeting, also with no dissenting votes. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved March 17 draft minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Concord Planning Board will consider a consent agenda including several sign permits and a one-year subdivision extension. Public hearings are scheduled for multiple site plan, subdivision, and conditional use permit applications, including a solar photovoltaic development, a new aircraft hangar, and a lot line adjustment. The board will also review the Public Capital Facilities Impact Fees Ordinance and discuss Batch #1 interim Zoning Ordinance amendments.
- Discussion of Batch #1 interim Zoning Ordinance amendments (10B)
- Review of Public Capital Facilities Impact Fees Ordinance (10A)
- Major site plan for solar photovoltaic development at 77 Old Turnpike Rd (9D)
- Major site plan for new 11,550 sq ft aircraft hangar at 65 Airport Rd (9I)
- Conversion of office to apartment at 63 School St (9C, continued to May 21)
City Council
The City Council will discuss a resolution to bond $10,308,000 for a new clubhouse and buildings at Beaver Meadow Golf Course. The body is also holding public hearings on tax credit modifications and funding for homelessness efforts. Other items include budget guidelines for FY26 and various city ordinances.
- Resolution to appropriate $10,308,000 for Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings Project
- Public hearing on appropriating $84,000 for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness
- Resolutions to modify All Veterans’, Optional Veterans’, and Elderly tax exemptions
- Resolution to appropriate $51,900 for a Patrol K9 Unit using grant funds
- Proposed ordinance changes to the Fee, Fines, and Penalties schedule
The City Council approved a consent agenda, several reports, and a resolution moving $165,420.03 from a 2022 secondary clarifier project to a 2025 concrete structural repairs project. It also approved multiple mayoral appointments and de‑authorized $177.22 of grant funding for the police department. The $84,000 appropriation for the Plan to End Homelessness was tabled for future consideration.
- Approved consent agenda (no dissenting votes)
- Approved de‑authorization of $177.22 police grant (Councilor Brown recused)
- Approved repurposing $165,420.03 to concrete structural repairs
- Approved mayoral appointments to Energy & Environment, Golf Course, Upper Merrimack River, and Homelessness steering committees
- Approved gifts and donations report authorizing $3,655.36 for the library
- Approved FY26 budget schedule and guidelines report
- Approved multiple transportation and safety reports
- Tabled $84,000 appropriation for the Plan to End Homelessness
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Concord Planning Board will hold public hearings on several site plans, subdivisions, and conditional use permits, including a major site plan for converting 210 Bog Rd into the NHSCOT headquarters. Consent agenda items cover sign replacements, solar panels, and extensions for previously approved projects.
- Major site plan and conditional use permits for NHSCOT headquarters at 210 Bog Rd, including wetland buffer disturbance
- Major site plan review for an 8,250-square-foot addition at 391 Loudon Rd (Bradcore Holdings)
- Minor subdivision for a two-lot split at 310 Pleasant St (St. Paul's School)
- Lot line adjustment and conditional use at 115-119 River Rd
- Consent agenda includes a new 11,550-square-foot aircraft hangar at 65 Airport Rd
Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee
The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee will review ambulance billing reports for the first two quarters and examine fire department overtime data. The group will also receive an update on the Assessing Project. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 PM on March 17, 2025, at City Hall.
- Review of Ambulance Billing Reports (Q1 & Q2)
- Review of Fire Department Overtime
- Update on Assessing Project
City Council
The City Council is meeting to decide on funding for a new golf course facility and various tax credit modifications. The body will also hold public hearings regarding water precinct boundaries and emergency personnel reimbursements.
- Resolution to appropriate $10,308,000 for Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings Project
- Resolution to appropriate $84,000 for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness
- Modifications to All Veterans’, Optional Veterans’, and Elderly tax credits
- Resolution to accept $43,062.71 in FEMA funds for Fire Department disaster deployment
- Application for up to $55,000 from the Stanton K-9 Foundation Grant Program
Planning Board
The Planning Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes five design review applications for new or replacement signs and a one-year extension for a previously approved minor site plan to add four dwelling units at 59 South Main St. Public hearings include several minor subdivisions and conditional use permits for wetland buffer disturbances, with most having been continued to March 19, 2025.
- One-year extension request for conditionally approved minor site plan to add 4 dwelling units at 59 South Main St
- Minor subdivision and lot line adjustment between 115 River Rd and 119 River Rd (continued to March 19)
- Conditional use permit for wetland buffer disturbance for new house at 557 Mountain Rd
- Conditional use permit for wetland buffer disturbance for new house at 563 Mountain Rd
- Lot line adjustment between 12 Tahanto St and 11 Summit St
City Council
The City Council will consider a $10.3 million bond for a new clubhouse and improvements at Beaver Meadow Golf Course. Other business includes a vote on expanding the Penacook Boscawen Water Precinct, accepting federal grants for firefighter reimbursement ($43,063), a modular vehicle barrier system ($259,062), and police programs ($21,499), plus a $35,000 demolition grant for 3 North State Street. A presentation on ending homelessness is postponed to March 10, 2025.
- $10.3M bond for Beaver Meadow Golf Course clubhouse construction (item 41)
- Expansion of Penacook Boscawen Water Precinct boundary (items 8, 8A)
- Acceptance of $259,062 FEMA/DHS grant for a modular vehicle barrier system (items 35D, 39)
- Acceptance of $43,063 FEMA reimbursement for firefighter deployment (item 9)
- Demolition grant of $35,000 for 3 North State Street (items 35B, 37)
🗳️ How they voted (23 roll-call votes)
Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee
The Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee will review draft meeting minutes, quarterly financial statements, and a referral regarding the Beaver Meadow Golf Facility. The body will also set a target for the Fiscal Year 2026 tax rate.
- Approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of FY 2026 Tax Rate Target
- Beaver Meadow Golf Facility referral from City Council
- Quarterly Financial Statements (YTD ending 12-31-2024)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will elect a chair and vice-chair for 2025, then consider a consent agenda including several sign design reviews and a major site plan for a new 3,672-square-foot bank at 111 Loudon Rd. Public hearings include a minor site plan for a restaurant addition at 72 Manchester St (continued to Feb 19), a workshop dwelling on Shaker Rd (continued), a subdivision at Alden Place, and a lot line adjustment at Tahanto/Summit. Also on the agenda is a request to modify city easements at 31 and 33 Samuel Dr referred by City Council.
- Major site plan, design review, conditional use permit, and waivers for a 3,672-sq-ft Bangor Savings Bank at 111 Loudon Rd
- Sign design reviews: new signs at 195 Pembroke Rd, 100 Hall St, 30 S Main St Bldg. 1, and 21 Green St
- Request to modify city easements at 31 and 33 Samuel Dr and landscape the Samuel Dr cul-de-sac
- Minor subdivision and lot line adjustment between 12 Tahanto St and 11 Summit St (continued to Jan 15)
- Minor site plan for a 2,598-sq-ft addition to Red Blazer restaurant at 72 Manchester St (continued to Feb 19)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and votes on a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant application to support CATCH Neighborhood Housing's redevelopment at 30 East Side Drive, which would increase affordable housing units from 14 to 20-24. Other major items include a $259,062 FEMA grant for a modular vehicle barrier system, a $35,000 demolition grant for 3 North State Street, and amendments to zoning rules on dome obstruction and height limits. The meeting also includes a non-public session on collective bargaining and property acquisition prior to the public session.
- $750,000 CDBG grant for CATCH Neighborhood Housing redevelopment at 30 East Side Drive, increasing affordable units from 14 to 20-24
- $259,062 Homeland Security grant for a modular vehicle barrier system
- $35,000 demolition grant for Next Step Living project at 3 North State Street
- Zoning ordinance amendments concerning State House Dome obstruction and height limits in Central Business and Opportunity Corridor districts
- Acceptance of $21,499 in DOJ grant for law enforcement programs and $40,000 opioid abuse reduction grant