Meredith public meetings in 2025

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board has scheduled a nonpublic session in accordance with RSA 91-A. No public agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting. The session will be conducted at the Town Hall Annex, 5 Highland Street.

• Nonpublic session (no public agenda disclosed)

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will review and approve the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. It will consider Gasco Realty, LLC's site‑plan amendment and architectural design for an addition to the Meredith Station store at 294 Daniel Webster Highway (Tax Map U06 Lot 108), with a possible public hearing on those applications. The board will also hold a public hearing on adopting the Imagine Meredith 2035 10‑Year Community Plan and on proposed zoning amendments.

• Review and approval of November 25, 2025 workshop and meeting minutes
• Consideration of Gasco Realty, LLC site‑plan amendment for addition to Meredith Station store at 294 Daniel Webster Highway (Tax Map U06 Lot 108)
• Consideration of Gasco Realty, LLC architectural design for the same addition
• Public hearing on adoption of the Imagine Meredith 2035 10‑Year Community Plan
• Public hearing on proposed zoning amendments

The board accepted the Gasco Realty site‑plan and architectural design applications as complete and then approved both the site‑plan amendment and the architectural design for the addition to the Meredith Station store at 294 Daniel Webster Highway (7‑0). It also adopted the Imagine Meredith 2035 ten‑year community plan (7‑0). Additionally, the board moved several zoning amendments—including conservation subdivision design, cottage court, workforce housing, accessory dwelling unit, and setback/lot‑coverage changes—to the Selectboard for consideration on the town warrant (7‑0 except the ADU amendment 6‑0‑1). No public comments were offered during the hearings.

• Accepted Gasco Realty site‑plan & design applications as complete (7‑0)
• Approved Site Plan Amendment for Gasco Realty addition (7‑0)
• Approved Architectural Design for Gasco Realty addition (7‑0)
• Adopted Imagine Meredith 2035 10‑Year Community Plan (7‑0)
• Moved Conservation Subdivision Design Ordinance amendment to Selectboard (7‑0)
• Moved Cottage Court Ordinance to Selectboard (7‑0)
• Moved Workforce Housing Ordinance to Selectboard (7‑0)
• Moved Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance amendment to Selectboard (6‑0‑1)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold workshops on the 2026 budget and water strategic planning. The board is also reviewing financial policies regarding fund balances, internal controls, fraud, investments, and federal grants.

• 2026 Budget follow up and discussion
• Financial Policy Review including Fund Balance, Internal Controls, Fraud, Investment, and Federal Grants
• Parking Committee Recommendation
• Water Strategic Planning Grant update
• Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee Update

Prescott Park Committee

The Prescott Park Renovation Committee will review the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss the park master plan and consider next steps for the renovation. The meeting also includes general discussion, comments from visitors and residents, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review of November 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Master Plan review and discussion
• Discussion of next steps for park renovation

The committee approved the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It reopened the playground location discussion and accepted the playground design dated November 13, 2025 (C101), with a note on repurposing the adjacent parking area. The pump track was eliminated from the master plan. The next meeting is set for January 20, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried; Lynn Leighton abstained)
• Reopened playground location topic (motion carried)
• Accepted playground proposal dated November 13, 2025, marked C101, with consideration of repurposing adjacent parking area (motion carried; Mary Courthouts opposed)
• Eliminated pump track from master plan (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider several appeals for variances and special exceptions. These requests include permissions for short-term rentals, building setbacks, and lot coverage increases.

• Short-term rental special exceptions for 29 Stoney Brook Road, 53 Stonedam Circle, and 148 Cummings Cove Road
• Variance for home and deck reconstruction at 18 Lovejoy Lane (37 ft setback vs 65 ft required)
• Variance for home and garage reconstruction at 73 Pleasant Street (front and rear setbacks)
• Variance for an addition at 21 Douglas Drive (24.8 ft rear setback vs 40 ft required)
• Three appeals for 294 Daniel Webster Highway regarding a staircase setback, 94.7% lot coverage, and a 950 sq. ft. addition

The Zoning Board approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It also granted continuances for the Killian Lakeside Trust case #5421 and the Andrew Fleming case #5422, moving both to the January 8, 2026 meeting, each approved 5‑0. No final decision was recorded on the variance request for 18 Lovejoy Lane.

• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Granted continuance for Killian Lakeside Trust case #5421 to Jan 8, 2026 (5-0)
• Granted continuance for Andrew Fleming case #5422 to Jan 8, 2026 (5-0)

Village Pathway Committee

The Village Pathway Committee will review financial and eco counter reports. The body will also discuss erosion on an embankment next to the trail and provide an update on the WOW trail.

• Discussion of erosion on an embankment next to the trail
• WOW trail update
• Financial report review
• Eco counter and eco report review

The Meredith Pathways Committee approved the corrected minutes and the October meeting minutes. Both motions were made by Bob Knoll and seconded by John MacKinnon. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved corrected minutes (motion by Bob Knoll, seconded by John MacKinnon)
• Approved October minutes (motion by Bob Knoll, seconded by John MacKinnon)

Select Board

The Select Board will review updates on the Main Street Project and discuss the 2026 budget. The meeting also includes a review of financial policies and a parking committee recommendation.

• Main Street Project Update/Discussion
• 2026 Budget Follow Up/Discussion
• Financial Policy Review (Fund Balance, Internal Controls, Fraud, Investment, Federal Grants)
• Parking Committee Recommendation
• Authority to Sign Documents for CMAQ grant

Conservation Commission

The Meredith Conservation Commission will approve the November meeting minutes and discuss several new‑business items, including a proposed zoning change to reduce the shoreline setback. It will also review the status of 2025 property monitoring, a boundary walk with adjacent landowners, and plans for future conservation priorities. Old business includes a report from the Page 3 trailhead committee, and the commission will receive updates on public outreach efforts such as Laverack support and invasive‑species information on its website.

• Proposed zoning change to reduce shoreline setback (presented by Angela LaBreque)
• Status update on 2025 property monitoring
• Page 3 boundary walk with abutters
• Assessment of future conservation priorities
• Page 3 trailhead committee report (old business)

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The committee voted to accept the September meeting minutes unanimously. The October minutes were also accepted, with a unanimous vote except for an abstention by Lynn Leighten. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Accepted September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted October meeting minutes (unanimous; Lynn Leighten abstained)

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will review zoning amendments and approve the October 28, 2025 workshop and meeting minutes. It will consider three land‑use applications: two boundary line adjustments totaling about 81,334 square feet on Neal Shore Road, Batchelder Road, and Black Brook Road, and a subdivision of 12.3 acres at 207 Pease Road. The board will also hear recommendations for the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvements Program.

• Review zoning amendments (Workshop)
• Approve October 28, 2025 workshop and meeting minutes
• Boundary line adjustment: convey 70,450 sq ft on Neal Shore Road (Susan J. Settele Rev. Trust)
• Boundary line adjustment: convey 10,884 sq ft at 80 Batchelder Road and 37 Black Brook Road (Steven & Lisa Geer and Patricia A. Beattie)
• Subdivision of 12.3 acres at 207 Pease Road (Leathers Family Trust)

The Planning Board voted 5‑0 to forward the Capital Improvements Program recommendation of $2,405,548 to the Selectboard. It also approved a subdivision of 2.3 acres at 207 Pease Road and two boundary‑line adjustments (70,450 sq ft on Neal Shore Road and 10,884 sq ft at Batchelder/Black Brook Road). Applications for those adjustments and a separate boundary‑line adjustment were accepted as complete for public hearing.

• Approved 2026 Capital Improvements Program $2,405,548 (5‑0)
• Approved Leathers Family Trust subdivision of 2.3 acres into two lots (5‑0)
• Approved boundary line adjustment of 70,450 sq ft on Neal Shore Road (5‑0)
• Approved boundary line adjustment of 10,884 sq ft at 80 Batchelder Rd/37 Black Brook Rd (5‑0)
• Accepted Susan J. Settele & Jo Ellen Sias boundary line application as complete for public hearing (5‑0)
• Accepted Steven & Lisa Geer & Patricia A. Beattie boundary line application as complete for public hearing (5‑0)
• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Moved CIP Advisory Committee recommendations to Selectboard for town warrant (5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on commercial boat fees and water/sewer rates. They will conduct workshops on the Meredith goal‑setting summary and the 2026 budget revenues. The meeting also includes the Town Manager's report, resident comments, and board reports.

• Public hearing on Commercial Boat Fees
• Public hearing on Water/Sewer Rates
• Workshop on Meredith Goal Setting Summary & Prioritization
• Workshop on 2026 Budget Revenues
• Town Manager's Report

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several appeals for variances and special exceptions. The board is reviewing requests related to wetland buffer impacts, home setbacks, and a short-term rental permit.

• Case #5408: Wetland crossing request at 2 Namak Way with 3,368 sq. ft. buffer impact
• Case #5409: Home additions request at 12 Wagon Wheel Trail with 6,327 sq. ft. buffer impact
• Case #5414: Variance for 37 ft. front setback at 18 Lovejoy Lane (65 ft. required)
• Case #5415: Appeal of zoning determination regarding lot coverage at 40 Lovejoy Lane
• Case #5416: Special Exception for short-term rental at 87 Eaton Avenue

The Zoning Board approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑1 vote). It then granted a Special Exception for the Nutile subdivision at 2 Namak Way, approving the wetland crossing (5‑0 vote). The board also approved a Special Exception for the Patricia Macintyre Revocable Trust at 12 Wagon Wheel Trail, allowing a tear‑down and rebuild with wetland impacts (5‑0 vote).

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4-1)
• Granted Special Exception for 2 Namak Way wetland crossing (5-0)
• Granted Special Exception for 12 Wagon Wheel Trail tear‑down/rebuild (5-0)

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board will consider several items, including approving the previous meeting minutes and reviewing a community development rename and reorganization. They will discuss the 2026 budget wage and benefits overview. The board will decide the 2025 tax rate and consider a landowner consent request for a grant‑funded conservation project.

• Approval of meeting minutes (page 1)
• Community Development rename and reorganization (page 6)
• 2026 Budget wage & benefits overview (page 11)
• 2025 Tax Rate Setting (page 12)
• Conservation Commission landowner consent for grant‑funded project (page 13)

The board approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting with corrections. It voted to lower the town portion of the 2025 municipal tax rate by applying $709,150 from the fund balance. The board also authorized Chair Michael Pelczar to sign the Landowner Acknowledgment and Consent Form for a grant‑funded project along Hermit Brook and related tributaries.

• Approved 10/27/2025 meeting minutes (with corrections) – unanimous
• Reduced town portion of tax rate by using $709,150 of fund balance – unanimous
• Authorized Chair Michael Pelczar to sign Landowner Acknowledgment and Consent Form for grant‑funded project – unanimous

Meredith Neck Lake Access Parking Committee

The Meredith Neck Lake Access Parking Committee will review and approve the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting, discuss Phase II of the 2024 parking committee recommendation, and hold a public comment period.

• Review and approval of minutes from October 30, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Phase II of the 2024 parking committee recommendation
• Public comment

Prescott Park Committee

The committee will conduct a high-level review of the master planning process and a draft conceptual plan. Members will also discuss project funding and the installation and location of a new playground.

• Identification of new playground location
• Playground installation update
• Review of draft conceptual plan
• Project funding discussion

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the July 31, 2025 meeting. A high‑level design review of the park master plan and discussions on playground location, construction start date, and project funding were presented, but no further actions were taken. No visitor or resident comments were received. The meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.

• Approved July 31, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Conservation Commission

The Meredith Conservation Commission will approve payments totaling $6,390 for invasive species treatment at Page Pond, tree removal at Hamlin, and lime application for a community bridge. The meeting will also discuss new wetland and subdivision projects, stream restoration opportunities, and land conservation prospects. Minutes from September and October will be approved, and public outreach updates will be presented.

• Approve September and October meeting minutes
• Approve payments: Full Circle Forestry $2,500; invasive oil $29.94; Parker Tree Service $1,200; CaroVail $2,576.70; LaValley $83.49
• Discuss Hatch Brook Prime Wetland development and Winona Rd subdivision
• Review 2026 stream restoration opportunities for Hermit Brook, unnamed brook, and Merrill Brook
• Consider land conservation opportunities at Wanakee, Dolloff Brook prime wetland, and east of Page Brook

The commission voted to reject the proposed mitigation plan for the Hatch Brook Prime Wetland, with one member abstaining. It also approved the September and October meeting minutes and authorized payment of six outstanding bills. Three forest‑management actions for 2026 were approved, and the commission pledged support for the Laverack Trail fall clean‑up.

• Approved September and October meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Rejected Hatch Brook Prime Wetland mitigation plan (motion passed, Paula abstained)
• Approved payment of six outstanding bills (motion passed)
• Approved forest‑management action: improve beaver habitat at Hamlin
• Approved forest‑management action: cut dead/dying beech trees at Hamlin and thin other areas
• Approved forest‑management action: five‑acre habitat cut in Eames
• Supported Laverack Trail fall clean‑up on November 18
• Forwarded safety‑related trail requests to NEMBA for implementation

Meredith Neck Lake Access Parking Committee

The Meredith Neck Lake Access Parking Committee will meet on October 30, 2025 at the Town Hall Annex, 5 Highland Street. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting, reviewing recommendation bullet points from that meeting, and a period for public comment. No other actions are listed.

• Review & approval of minutes from October 16, 2025 meeting
• Review recommendation bullet points from October 16, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will review the draft Community Plan and draft zoning amendments. It will approve the September 23 and September 30 meeting minutes. The board will consider four architectural design review applications and a proposed 12.3‑acre subdivision, with a public hearing possible if the applications are accepted as complete.

• Review draft Community Plan and draft zoning amendments
• Approve September 23, 2025 and September 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Architectural Design Review for exterior modifications at 4 Water Street (mixed‑use commercial building)
• Architectural Design Review for exterior modifications at 20 Lovejoy Sands Road (boat storage building)
• Proposed subdivision of 12.3 acres into two lots at 207 Pease Road

The Planning Board approved the architectural design review for 4 Water Street and the site‑plan for outdoor boat storage at 10 Jenness Hill Road, each with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. It also accepted several applications as complete so they could proceed to public hearings, including a subdivision request by Leathers Family Trust. The board ratified the September 23 and September 30 meeting minutes.

• Approved 4 Water Street Architectural Design Review (7-0)
• Approved Harper Revocable Trust outdoor boat storage site plan (6-0)
• Accepted 4 Water Street application as complete for public hearing (7-0)
• Accepted Goodhue Meredith Real Property LLC application as complete for public hearing (6-0)
• Accepted Harper Revocable Trust site‑plan application as complete for public hearing (6-0)
• Accepted Leathers Family Trust subdivision application for hearing on Nov 25 (7-0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved September 30, 2025 workshop minutes (7-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold workshops on the Sewer Asset Management Plan and rates, hazard mitigation, and town goal setting. The board will also discuss community power agreements and a new appointment.

• Sewer Asset Management Plan & Rate Presentation
• Community Power Agreements
• Hazard Mitigation Update
• Family Promise of the Lakes Region workshop
• Meredith Goal Setting Summary

The board voted 4‑1 to let the Town Manager sign the cost‑sharing and member services contract with the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire. The board also approved the October 6 minutes with corrections, appointed Jim Wiener to the Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee, and noted Meredith’s new Housing Champion designation. Discussions on a proposed 9% sewer rate increase and a $5,000 homelessness‑prevention grant were held but no votes were taken.

• Authorized Town Manager to enter Cost Sharing Agreement and Member Services Contract with Community Power Coalition (4‑1)
• Approved October 6 meeting minutes with corrections (all in favor, one abstention)
• Approved appointment of Jim Wiener to Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Recognized Meredith as a Housing Champion by NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs (designation presented)
• Deferred decision on recommended 9% annual sewer rate increase (no vote)
• Received $5,000 funding request from Family Promise of the Lakes Region (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled further review of Hazard Mitigation Plan on November 10 (no vote)
• Presented budget proposal of 5.59% increase (no vote)

Meredith Neck Lake Access Parking Committee

The Meredith Neck Lake Access Parking Committee will review and approve minutes from past meetings, discuss the results of a parking pilot program, and determine next steps to present to the Selectboard. The meeting will also include a public comment period.

• Review and approval of minutes from October 9, 2024, October 30, 2024, and June 25, 2025
• Parking PILOT Debrief
• Next Steps/Recommendation to Selectboard
• Public Comment period

The Meredith Neck Lake Access Parking Committee accepted the draft minutes from the June 25, 2025, October 9, 2024, and October 24 meetings. The motion was made by Mike Pelczar, seconded by Crawford, and passed unanimously. The remainder of the session involved discussion of parking complaints, possible lot expansions, and fee adjustments, but no further formal actions were recorded.

• Approved draft minutes from June 25, 2025, Oct 9, 2024, and Oct 24 meetings (all in favor)

Village Pathway Committee

The committee will approve the September meeting minutes and receive a financial report. It will provide updates on the WOW trail, the eco counter, and signage progress, and will review a list of trail‑cleanup tasks. The meeting will also include an open item for other business.

• Approval of September minutes
• Financial report
• Update on WOW trail
• Eco counter discussion
• Trail cleanup – list of tasks

The Meredith Village Pathways Committee approved the September 16, 2025 minutes unanimously. The financial report showed a $695.02 balance in the Pathways Town Budget and $31,959.09 in the Nature Trail account. The committee scheduled the Fall Clean‑up for November 18, 2025 and identified a list of tasks for that day. It also set the dates for the 2026 committee meetings.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Fall Clean‑up for Nov 18, 2025
• Established 2026 meeting dates (Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and deliberations on six appeals for special exceptions and variances. The appeals involve wetland impacts and front‑setback reductions for properties at 2 Namak Way, 12 Wagon Wheel Trail, 75 Plymouth Street, and 536 NH Rte. 104. The board will decide whether to grant the requested exceptions and variances under the applicable zoning articles.

• Special Exception‑Wetlands: 6,327 sq ft impact at 12 Wagon Wheel Trail (Patricia MacIntyre Revocable Trust)
• Special Exception‑Wetlands: 3,368 sq ft impact at 2 Namak Way (Paul & Susan Nutile)
• Variance: duplex front setbacks reduced to 10 ft (required 30 ft) at 75 Plymouth Street (Leathers Family Trust)
• Special Exception‑Wetlands: 3,573 sq ft impact at 75 Plymouth Street (Leathers Family Trust)
• Variance: home front setbacks reduced to 10 ft (required 40 ft) at 536 NH Rte. 104 (Dennis & Rebecca Greene)

The Zoning Board approved the September 11 and October 1 meeting minutes unanimously. It granted continuances for two special‑exception wetland cases to the November 13 meeting, also unanimously. Finally, the board approved the variance request for the Leathers Family Trust to build a duplex at 75 Plymouth Street.

• Approved Sep 11, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Oct 1, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Continuance of case #5408 to Nov 13, 2025 (5‑0)
• Continuance of case #5409 to Nov 13, 2025 (5‑0)
• Granted variance for Leathers Family Trust – duplex at 75 Plymouth Street

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee will review September meeting minutes and discuss recent meetings with New Hampton and Center Harbor selectmen. It will receive an update on a $100,000 grant and hear from the water and sewer superintendent. The committee will consider an endorsement letter for a Heskey Park sign and recap the final Lake Host program. Additional topics include current relationships, November outreach plans, and any new business.

• Update on $100k grant
• Endorsement letter for Heskey Park sign
• Meeting with Jason Bordeau – Superintendent of Water & Sewer
• Review of meetings with New Hampton and Center Harbor Selectmen
• Final Lake Host recap

The committee accepted the minutes of the previous meeting by a unanimous vote. It also unanimously endorsed Jim Weiler’s application for membership on the committee. No other formal decisions were taken; the meeting included updates on funding requests, grants, and program activities.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Endorsed Jim Weiler membership application (unanimous)

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board will approve the previous meeting minutes and hold several workshops covering the Water Asset Management Plan and rate, a community power presentation, a sign for Hesky Park, and a discussion of the 2025 tax rate setting. The Town Manager will give a report, followed by resident comments and board reports. The meeting will conclude with a nonpublic session if needed.

• Approval of meeting minutes (page 1)
• Water Asset Management Plan & Rate Presentation (page 5)
• Community Power Presentation (page 33)
• Hesky Park Sign discussion (page 49)
• 2025 Tax Rate Setting Discussion (page 56)

CIP Advisory Committee

The Meredith Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will meet to review the minutes from its September 17, 2025 meeting and to develop funding recommendations for capital projects for the 2026‑2031 period. The committee will also discuss scheduling of future meetings. No decisions on specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Review & Consideration of Meeting Minutes – 09/17/2025
• Develop Funding Recommendations for 2026‑2031
• Future Meeting Schedule

The committee accepted the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting after a motion by Jeanie Forrester and a second by David Thorpe. Members then discussed and presented funding recommendations for several CIP accounts, including Main Street Improvements, Waterfront Infrastructure, fire department vehicle and equipment, Parks & Recreation, and DPW equipment. No other business was taken up.

• Accepted 09/17/2025 meeting minutes (motion by Jeanie Forrester, second by David Thorpe)
• Presented funding recommendation: Main Street Improvements $75,000
• Presented funding recommendation: Waterfront Infrastructure $75,000
• Presented funding recommendation: FD Vehicle $535,000
• Presented funding recommendation: FD Equipment $182,000
• Presented funding recommendation: Parks & Recreation $200,000
• Presented funding recommendation: DPW Equipment $337,000

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will review the Housing Opportunity Planning (HOP) project and present a summary of potential regulatory changes. Items under consideration include conservation subdivisions, a cottage court housing ordinance, a workforce housing ordinance, and dimensional/density revisions. The board will discuss these proposals and decide which should be prioritized for 2026.

• Review of potential regulatory changes for the HOP project
• Consideration of a Conservation Subdivisions amendment
• Discussion of a Cottage Court Housing Ordinance proposal
• Discussion of a Workforce Housing Ordinance proposal
• Review of Dimensional Changes/Density Revisions

The board presented and discussed four potential regulatory changes—including conservation subdivisions, cottage‑court housing, a workforce‑housing ordinance, and dimensional/density revisions—plus additional ideas such as accessory dwelling units and duplex allowances. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled, and no vote tallies were recorded. The board said draft language will be prepared for future consideration and that further public outreach will follow.

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will present the draft Community Plan and review the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It will consider two subdivision applications: a 50‑acre proposal by Reinita Susman at 216 Roxbury Road and an 11.69‑acre proposal by Paul & Susan Nutile at 2 Namak Way. If the applications are accepted as complete, a public hearing may be held that evening.

• Presentation of draft Community Plan
• Review and approval of August 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of Reinita Susman's subdivision of ~50 acres at 216 Roxbury Road
• Consideration of Paul & Susan Nutile's subdivision of 11.69 acres at 2 Namak Way
• Potential public hearing on the above applications if accepted as complete

The Planning Board approved the August 26 minutes (7‑0) and accepted two subdivision applications as complete for public hearing (both 7‑0). It then conditionally approved Reinita Susman's 50‑acre, two‑lot subdivision at 216 Roxbury Road with a 24‑month validity period (7‑0). The board also conditionally approved Paul & Susan Nutile's 11.69‑acre, two‑lot subdivision at 2 Namak Way, also with a 24‑month validity period (7‑0).

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Accepted Susman subdivision application as complete for hearing (7‑0)
• Accepted Nutile subdivision application as complete for hearing (7‑0)
• Conditionally approved Susman 50‑acre subdivision at 216 Roxbury Rd (7‑0)
• Conditionally approved Nutile 11.69‑acre subdivision at 2 Namak Way (7‑0)

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board will approve the previous meeting minutes and hold a public hearing on proposed fee schedule changes. The board will also review a road assessment presented by Director Faller, consider the use of the William Andrews Fund, and discuss a Halloween street closure proposal. Additional reports from the Town Manager and other board members will be presented.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public hearing on proposed fee schedule changes
• Road assessment presentation (Director Faller)
• Consideration of use of William Andrews Fund (Director Choiniere)
• Halloween street closure proposal (Chief Harper)

CIP Advisory Committee

The CIP Advisory Committee will review the minutes from the September 10 meeting and consider updates to the capital‑improvements workbook and scoring sheet. The committee will hear a presentation by Director Faller on Department of Public Works items, including solid waste, buildings and grounds, and highway projects. Additional discussion will cover other capital projects and future meeting dates.

• Review & consideration of meeting minutes – 09/10/2025
• Director Faller to discuss DPW items: solid waste, buildings and grounds, highway
• Discussion on other capital projects
• Review updated workbook and support documentation
• Review scoring sheet

The committee approved the September 10 minutes after a motion by Mark Billings and a second by David Thorpe. It also changed the October 1 meeting start time from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm due to space constraints. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Accepted September 10 minutes (motion by Mark Billings, second by David Thorpe)
• Rescheduled October 1 meeting to start at 4:30 pm (previously 4:00 pm)

Village Pathway Committee

The Pathways Committee will approve the minutes from the June meeting. It will receive a financial report and updates on the WOW trail, the eco report, and trail signage progress. The committee will set a date for the fall clean‑up and discuss the sculpture at the train entrance.

• Approval of June minutes
• Financial report presentation
• WOW trail update
• Trail signage progress
• Date for fall clean‑up

The committee unanimously approved the August 12, 2025 minutes. A motion to buy two plastic “walk your bike” signs for up to $100 was also passed unanimously. The Fall Clean‑up was scheduled for November 18, 2025. Plant landscape maintenance was tabled pending interest from the Garden Club.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two plastic “walk your bike” signs, not to exceed $100 total (unanimous)
• Set Fall Clean‑up date for Nov. 18, 2025
• Tabled plant landscape maintenance pending Garden Club interest

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider three appeals. It will decide on a special exception to permit a single‑family dwelling 19 ft from a non‑designated wetland at 165 Winona Shores Road. It will also consider a use variance for outdoor boat and trailer storage at 8 Jenness Hill Road and a setback variance for a home at 92 Water Street.

• #5405: Special Exception‑Wetlands for a single‑family home 19 ft from a non‑designated wetland, 165 Winona Shores Road, Residential District (impact 3,819 sq ft).
• #5406: Use Variance to allow outdoor boat and trailer storage at 8 Jenness Hill Road, Central Business District.
• #5407: Variance to reduce front setback to 31.8 ft (required 65 ft) and side setback to 16.1 ft (required 20 ft) for a home at 92 Water Street, Shoreline District.

The board approved the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It granted a special exception for a single‑family dwelling at 165 Winona Shores Road, allowing reduced wetland buffers. It also granted a use variance for outdoor boat and trailer storage at 8 Jenness Hill Road. No decision was recorded for the variance request at 92 Water Street.

• Approved minutes (4 yes, 1 abstain)
• Granted special exception for 165 Winona Shores Rd (5-0)
• Granted use variance for 8 Jenness Hill Rd (5-0)

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board will meet to conduct a session regarding Primex Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Primex Vision / Mission / Strategic Goals Session

CIP Advisory Committee

The committee will review expendable trust funds and long-term debt as part of the 2025-2032 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting includes a layout of the CIP information packet and updates on town projects.

• Review of Expendable Trust Funds including Police, Fire, and DPW reserves
• Review of Long Term Debt for Community Center, Library, and DPW projects
• Proposed IT ETF Mapping project totaling $600,000 over 6 years
• Proposed Town Hall maintenance at 41 Main St totaling $245,000
• Review of Waterfront Infrastructure and Main Street Rehab Fund recommendations

The committee accepted the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting after a motion by David Thorpe and a second by Mark Billings. No other actions were formally decided at this meeting. The group discussed upcoming work and set dates for future meetings.

• Accepted April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by David Thorpe, second by Mark Billings)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to conduct a session focused on Primex Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Primex Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals session

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also unanimously approved the 2026 WWAC budget request of $24,020 for submission to the Town. Other topics, such as water‑truck usage and boat mooring placement, were discussed but no actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 WWAC budget request of $24,020 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a regulatory audit workshop and a regular meeting to review several land use applications. The board will consider subdivision requests and changes of use for properties in the Shoreline, Commercial Route 3 South, and Forestry Rural districts.

• Proposed change of use and renovation at 56 Daniel Webster Highway (Ironclad Holdings, LLC)
• Proposed subdivision of 10.8 acres into two lots at 35 Wall Street
• Proposed boundary line adjustment of 6,139 square feet at 43 & 49 Woodland Way
• Proposed subdivision of 26.78 acres into four lots on Winona Road
• Proposed change of use to professional office space at 134 N.H. Route 25

The board voted 6‑0 to approve the site‑plan change of use from a geothermal business to a professional office in the detached barn at 134 N.H. Route 25 (Tax Map $13 Lot 1). The approval includes conditions on lot coverage, setbacks, lighting, and reserves the right to amend the plan. The meeting also approved the July 22 minutes, accepted several other applications as complete, and granted a two‑year extension for a subdivision approval, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Accepted Ironclad Holdings site‑plan and architectural design review (Lot 63, 56 Daniel Webster Highway) as complete for public hearing (6‑0)
• Accepted Lois Bicknell Rev. Trust subdivision of 10.8 acres into two lots (Lot 27, 35 Wall Street) as complete for public hearing (6‑0)
• Accepted Cheryl Bilbe & Bertrand Lefebvre boundary‑line adjustment (Woodland Way) as complete for public hearing (6‑0)
• Granted two‑year extension of conditional approval for Marlene & Bobby Savoie subdivision (Lot 25, 28 Kits Crossing) (6‑0)
• Approved Cozy Q. Farm LLC site‑plan change of use to professional office (Tax Map $13 Lot 1, 134 N.H. Route 25) with conditions (6‑0)

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board will review a comprehensive fee schedule, discuss the disposal of tax-deeded properties, and consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Coalition Communities 2.0. The agenda also includes a workshop on accepting Crestwood Estates Road and a public comment period.

• Comprehensive Fee Review
• Tax Deeded Property Disposal
• Coalition Communities 2.0 MOU
• Crestwood Estates Road Acceptance
• Memorial Bench Policy

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously adopted the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It then granted a special exception for a short‑term rental at 15 Clark Drive in the Shoreline District, voting 5‑0. Finally, it approved a special exception to construct driveways within wetland buffers at 30 Winona Road in the Forestry & Rural District, also voting 5‑0.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Granted special exception for short‑term rental at 15 Clark Drive (5-0)
• Granted special exception for driveway construction at 30 Winona Road (5-0)

Village Pathway Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11th, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a request for $3,000 to be included in the 2026 Pathways Town budget. The financial report showed a Pathways Town balance of $685.02 and a Nature Trail account balance of $31,796.25. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of March 11th, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 request for 2026 Pathways Town budget (unanimous)

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

At the August 5 meeting the committee unanimously approved the minutes from the prior session. The group also reviewed upcoming outreach events, potential partnerships for water-quality testing, and a draft 2026 budget, but no votes were taken on those items. Angela noted receipt of the first $30,000 CWSRF DES grant invoice. The next meeting is set for September 2, 2025.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board unanimously approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (both amended and as presented). It accepted five development applications as complete so they can proceed to a public hearing on August 26. The board also unanimously approved a 19.2‑acre subdivision into two lots at 7 Chemung Road and a 70.4‑acre subdivision into 11 lots with a boundary adjustment at 60 & 70 Snell Road, each with conditional requirements.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes as presented (5-0)
• Accepted Lundgren subdivision application (26.78‑acre) as complete for hearing (6-0)
• Accepted Steven Grant indoor storage site plan as complete for hearing (6-0)
• Accepted Steven Johnson outdoor food‑truck site plan amendment as complete for hearing (6-0)
• Accepted HB Property MGT landscape business site plan as complete for hearing (6-0)
• Approved subdivision of 19.2 acres into two lots at 7 Chemung Road (6-0)
• Approved subdivision of 70.4 acres into 11 lots and boundary adjustment at 60 & 70 Snell Road (6-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board granted a Special Exception for a driveway at 35 Wall Street in the Shoreline District, allowing construction within wetland buffers. It also approved a Variance for a single‑family home at 11 High Street, reducing required setbacks. Both motions passed unanimously (5‑0). No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved Special Exception for driveway at 35 Wall Street (5‑0)
• Approved Variance for 11 High Street setbacks (5‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the June meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also approved payment of a $2,000 mowing bill and reimbursements of $70 to Scott Powell and $46.30 to Eytan Wulfsohn, again unanimously. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $2,000 mowing bill and reimbursements of $70 and $46.30 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It accepted several site‑plan, design‑review, and subdivision applications as complete for public hearings, each vote 5‑0. The board then approved the site‑plan and architectural design for a 31‑unit indoor storage facility on Commerce Court and Annalee Place, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Accepted Pro Properties site‑plan application as complete for public hearing (5‑0)
• Accepted Pro Properties architectural design review as complete for public hearing (5‑0)
• Accepted Cozy Q. Farm LLC site‑plan amendment as complete for public hearing July 22, 2025 (5‑0)
• Accepted Brooks Banker & Maryann Morse subdivision application as complete for public hearing July 22, 2025 (5‑0)
• Accepted Upper Terrace, LLC subdivision application as complete for public hearing July 22, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved site‑plan for 31‑unit indoor storage facility on Commerce Court and Annalee Place (5‑0)
• Approved architectural design for 31‑unit indoor storage facility (5‑0)

Village Pathway Committee

The committee approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Andy reported an Eco Counter total of 11,579 year‑to‑date and gave a progress update on the WOW trail. Maintenance items such as tree removal and bridge repair were discussed, and the next meeting is set for August 12, 2025 with no meeting in July.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (motion passed)

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee accepted the minutes from the previous meeting with a unanimous vote. The meeting also provided updates on a cyanobacteria outreach event, volunteer involvement, contracts, and grant activities, but no additional actions were decided.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0‑1). It accepted the Meredith Coffee LLC architectural design application and the Taylor Community accessory‑garage site‑plan application as complete for public hearing (each 6‑0). The board then approved the coffee shop design (7‑0) and the garage site‑plan with conditions (7‑0), followed by approval of the garage architectural design (7‑0). Items related to the master‑plan were kept in the action matrix for future discussion.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (6‑0‑1, Gerken abstained)
• Accepted Meredith Coffee LLC site‑plan amendment as complete (6‑0)
• Accepted Taylor Community accessory‑garage site‑plan as complete (6‑0)
• Approved Meredith Coffee LLC architectural design (7‑0)
• Approved Taylor Community accessory‑garage site‑plan with six conditions (7‑0)
• Approved architectural design of the accessory garage (7‑0)
• Decided to keep master‑plan traffic‑lights item in matrix for future discussion
• Decided to keep conservation‑commission budget line‑item in matrix for future discussion

Energy Committee

The committee noted that most broken street lights have been replaced with LED fixtures. Town voters approved a warrant article giving the Selectboard authority to join Community Power if it becomes a viable alternative. The committee discussed the next steps for the Meredith Electrical Aggregation Plan and a proposed solar array rate of $0.15/kWh, but no further actions were decided.

• Town voters approved warrant article authorizing Selectboard to join Community Power

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then granted a special exception for a short‑term rental at 43 Advent Cove Road, limiting occupancy and vehicle numbers, also by a 5‑0 vote. Finally, the board continued case #5368 to June 12, 2025 with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Granted special exception for short‑term rental at 43 Advent Cove Rd (5‑0)
• Continuance of case #5368 to June 12, 2025 (5‑0)

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the agenda included discussion of a cyanobacteria outreach symposium, a pending watershed‑plan grant review, and sonde testing plans. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted previous meeting’s minutes (unanimous)

CIP Advisory Committee

Jonathan James was elected chair and Brian Harris vice chair by unanimous vote. The minutes from the November 26, 2024 meeting were approved after a motion by David Thorpe and a second by Mark Billings. No other formal actions were taken.

• Jonathan James elected Chair (unanimous vote)
• Brian Harris elected Vice Chair (unanimous vote)
• Minutes from 11/26/2024 approved (motion by David Thorpe, second by Mark Billings)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the subdivision of 14.12 acres into five lots for 12 Needle Eye Investments, adding eight specific conditions. It also approved a two‑lot subdivision for Ladd Hill Holdings with two conditions. The board accepted the Hardcastle, Manley & Lawrence site‑plan amendment and the Gibbons subdivision application as complete for public hearings. The March 25 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved conditional subdivision of 14.12 acres into 5 lots (Needle Eye Road) – 6-0
• Approved conditional subdivision of 20.37 acres into 2 lots (Upper Ladd Hill Road) – 6-0
• Accepted Hardcastle, Manley & Lawrence site‑plan amendment as complete for public hearing – 6-0
• Accepted Robert & Lisa Gibbons subdivision application as complete for public hearing – 6-0
• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes – 6-0

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the April 3 meeting minutes. It authorized a $490 payment to J.C. Signs for eight new trail signs and a $42.55 payment to LaValley for hardware to remount the Quarry Road kiosk. A public input meeting on Community Forest bike trails was scheduled for May 22 at 7 pm in Room B of the Meredith Community Center. The commission tabled the Barnard Ridge soil‑improvement and farming‑lease items and the Page Pond guided hike proposal.

• Approved April 3 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved $490 payment to J.C. Signs for 8 trail signs (motion passed)
• Approved $42.55 payment to LaValley for Quarry Road kiosk hardware (motion passed)
• Scheduled public input meeting on Community Forest bike trails for May 22, 7 pm, Room B (decision)
• Approved start of non‑public session at 7:32 pm (all present approved)
• Approved end of non‑public session at 7:49 pm (all present approved)
• Tabled Barnard Ridge soil improvements and farming lease (no vote recorded)
• Tabled Page Pond guided hike proposal (no vote recorded)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It also voted 5‑0 to continue the special exception appeal for a short‑term rental at 43 Advent Cove Road to May 8, 2025, requiring a septic system evaluation.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Continued application #5347 to May 8, 2025 pending septic evaluation (5-0)

Prescott Park Committee

The committee established a quorum and called the meeting to order. Review of the March 6, 2025 minutes was tabled for the next meeting. Members discussed ways to advertise a community survey and will create a Google sheet for outreach volunteers. The date of the next meeting was not set.

• Quorum established (procedural)
• Review of March 6, 2025 minutes tabled
• Survey outreach strategy discussed (no vote)

Village Pathway Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 11th, 2025 minutes. It finalized plans for the National Trails Day and 5‑year Laverack Trail celebration, choosing the library mid‑way on the trail as the site, setting the date for June 7 2025 (rain date June 8), and establishing hours and refreshments. The committee also introduced candidate Bob Knoll, assigned publicity tasks, and planned installation of a Library Book House and benches.

• Approved minutes of March 11th, 2025 (unanimous)
• Decided location for National Trails Day celebration: library mid‑way on the trail
• Set date for National Trails Day celebration: June 7th, 2025 (rain date June 8th, 2025)
• Set hours for celebration: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Designated refreshments: apples, oranges, and bulk water with cups
• Assigned publicity: Liz to handle newspaper articles; Andrea to post on Facebook; Janie to send write‑up to Angela for website
• Introduced Bob Knoll as candidate; Cheryl to handle membership paperwork
• Rob and Bob to install new Library Book House on the Tree at the Library and check benches for installation

Energy Committee

The town voters approved a warrant article that gives the Selectboard authority to join Community Power if it becomes a viable alternative. Jim Gregoire was noted as the new Selectboard representative after Jonathan James retired. The committee discussed possible changes by the NH Public Utilities Commission on power‑cost risk and reviewed solar production data, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved warrant article granting Selectboard authority to join Community Power
• Appointed Jim Gregoire as Selectboard representative

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the March meeting minutes and unanimously approved $140,000 for the Page Pond expansion project. Members elected a new slate of officers, approved a $600 NHACC membership fee, set the trail work start date for April 15, and scheduled an invasive‑species workday for May 6. The commission tabled funding for Barnard Ridge field soil improvements and a Mill Dam repair. Several other items, including the Ycas site visit and a public bike‑trail hearing, were also tabled.

• Approved March meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Approved $140,000 for Page Pond Expansion Project (unanimous)
• Elected officers: Chair Scott Powell, Vice Chair Paul Dillon, Treasurer Jim Gregoire, Secretary Paula Wanzer (motion passed)
• Approved $600 NHACC membership fee (motion passed)
• Set start date for Tuesday trail work: April 15 (decision made)
• Scheduled invasive species work day at Barnard Ridge: May 6, 9:00 am (decision made)
• Tabled: Barnard Ridge Field soil improvements funding
• Tabled: Mill Dam repair

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee approved the prior meeting’s minutes with a unanimous vote. The meeting included updates on the DES FBE contract, lake health data, and plans for outreach, but no additional actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved several officer appointments, accepted multiple development applications as complete for public hearing, postponed a Needle Eye subdivision hearing to the April 22 meeting, and extended a conditional subdivision approval for one year, setting its expiration for April 23 2026.

• Appointed Jonathan James as Chairperson (6-0)
• Appointed Ann Butler as Vice Chairperson (6-0)
• Accepted Skrungloo Farm Inc. site plan amendment and architectural design review as complete for a public hearing (6-0)
• Accepted Quarry Road Trust site plan amendment and architectural design review as complete for a public hearing (6-0)
• Accepted Ladd Hill Holdings subdivision application as complete for a public hearing on April 22 2025 (6-0)
• Continued the Needle Eye subdivision public hearing to the April 22 2025 meeting (5-1, Harper abstained)
• Extended the conditional subdivision approval for Anne M DeSimone ENA Morse by one year, expiring 4/23/2026 (6-0)