Newmarket public meetings in 2022

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a regular meeting to accept meeting minutes, hear department reports, and consider several resolutions. Items include funding for library roof repairs and accessibility improvements, fire station renovations, and a police collective bargaining agreement.

• Appropriating $2,125 for Newmarket Public Library roof repairs
• Appropriating $5,405 for Newmarket Public Library accessibility improvements
• Fire Station Mezzanine Renovation project
• Approval of Police Collective Bargaining Agreement Local 215
• Thickener Project Award Authorization for T-Buck Construction

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to receive a presentation of the proposed town budget. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its November 28, 2022 meeting. This is a regular meeting with a public forum.

• Presentation of Proposed Town Budget
• Approval of Meeting Minutes - Nov 28, 2022
• Public Forum

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any prior discussion.

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, finance, and committee reports. They will also discuss conservation easement monitoring and land stewardship, with a notable request to place a memorial picnic table at Wiggin Farm.

• Request to place a memorial picnic table at Wiggin Farm
• Discussion of Piscassic River-Loiselle Conservation Area
• Sliding Rock Recreation and Conservation Area — LRAC grant
• Conservation easement monitoring
• Finance report

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold its regular session, including public forum, minutes approval, and reports. The main business is a series of resolutions in second reading, covering a police pickup truck purchase, investment policy, a $1.2 million transfer to a new capital reserve, a $100,000 loan for storm water study, technology cabling, the FY2024 default budget, and a curbside collection contract. First reading items include a Downtown TIF, library roof and accessibility appropriations, and a fire station mezzanine renovation.

• Resolution #2022/2023-11: Purchase 2022 Ford F150 Police Pickup Truck
• Resolution #2022/2023-17: Create Septage Receiving Improvements Capital Reserve and transfer $1.2 million from Wastewater Fund
• Resolution #2022/2023-18: Loan $100,000 for Moody Point Storm Water Improvements study and design
• Resolution #2022/2023-20: Appropriate $6,000 from Technology Capital Reserve for network cabling
• Resolution #2022/2023-21: Approve Fiscal Year 2024 Default Budget

Budget Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public notice.

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee

The Capital Improvement Program Committee is meeting to review the Newmarket School District's capital improvement requests for fiscal years 2024 through 2029. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials, with the school district requests as the primary discussion item.

• Review of FY24-29 School District capital requests

General

The Newmarket Town Council is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2024 budget by department. The meeting includes scheduled reviews for Recreation, Police, Library, CIP/Community Development, Environmental Services, DPW, and Fire. This is a working session, not a public hearing, though public comment is limited to a 15-minute forum.

• FY2024 proposed budget review
• Department budget reviews: Recreation (9:00 AM), Police (9:30 AM), Library (10:00 AM), CIP/Community Development (10:30 AM), Environmental Services (11:00 AM), DPW (11:30 AM), Fire (12:00 PM)
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Energy & Environment Advisory Committee meeting has no agenda items listed. Residents should review the meeting minutes for details on prior decisions.

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee will meet to discuss the town’s financial report, hold a discussion with a department head, and review the proposed budget calendar. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approving minutes and adjourning.

• Financial report from the town
• Discussion with department head (TBD)
• Proposed budget calendar review

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee has no agenda available. The only listed item is a note directing readers to review the minutes, so no decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda items listed

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold its regular session, including a public forum, approval of minutes, and reports from the town manager. Key business includes a second reading of a resolution for a senior citizen building roof replacement, and first readings of resolutions for the FY2024 budget approval and a fire truck lease payment. The meeting is open to the public with limited participation.

• Resolution #2022/2023-10: Senior Citizen Building Roof Replacement (2nd reading)
• Resolution #2022/2023-13: FY2024 Budget Approval (1st reading)
• Resolution #2022/2023-14: Fire Truck Lease Payment (1st reading)
• Town Manager's October 19 Report and FY2024 Budget Presentation

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and provide input to the Planning Board on proposed zoning amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, a finance report, and committee reports. The meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Auditorium.

• Discussion and input to Planning Board on Accessory Dwelling Unit zoning amendments
• Approve NHACC annual dues (finance report)
• Appoint member to the Energy and Environment Committee
• Heron Point Sanctuary – new kiosk panels, LRAC grant complete
• Piscassic River-Loiselle work day – Oct 15th Conservation Connections

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council is holding its regular session, where it will consider accepting the September 21 draft minutes and hear the Town Manager's report. The main business is second reading of two resolutions: one to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for a wastewater treatment facility thickener, and another for a senior citizen building roof replacement. Public comment is limited to a 15-minute forum at the start.

• Resolution #2022/2023-09: ARPA grant for Waste Water Treatment Facility Thickener
• Resolution #2022/2023-10: Senior Citizen Building Roof Replacement
• Acceptance of September 21, 2022 draft meeting minutes
• Town Manager's report for 10/05/2022

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Energy and Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to continue work on the town's Energy Action Plan (EAP), including finalizing language and a presentation to the Town Council. They will also discuss recycling and compost policies, a possible solar/renewable energy property tax credit for low-to-moderate income households, and hear a report on a tour of the Block Island Offshore Wind Farm.

• Discussion of property tax credit for solar/renewable energy up to 50% of tax bill for up to 5 years for low-to-moderate income households
• Finalizing language on suggested Energy Action Plan (EAP) and presentation to Council
• Update on recycling/compost PSA and consultation with Beyond Plastics
• Report from tour of Block Island Offshore Wind Farm
• Master Energy Plan work with Clean Energy NH presentation scheduled for Oct 27

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee will meet to accept prior meeting minutes and hear a financial report from the school district, along with a report from the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) representative. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The commission is not listing any specific items for discussion or decision; residents are directed to review the minutes for prior actions.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee

The Capital Improvement Program Committee will continue reviewing 2023 CIP requests and draft final recommendations for non-school projects. The meeting includes presentations from requesters and approval of prior minutes.

• Continue review of 2023 CIP requests
• Draft final recommendations for non-school projects
• Presentations from requesters
• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

The Newmarket, NH Riverfront Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-09-12 has no agenda available. Review the minutes from a previous meeting instead.

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold its regular session on September 7, 2022, at 7:00 PM in Town Council Chambers. The meeting includes procedural items, committee reports, and votes on resolutions in their second reading, such as water system energy improvements and building permit fee adjustments. Nominations and appointments for local committees will also be considered.

• Resolution #2022/2023-03 - Implementation of Water System Energy Improvements
• Resolution 2022/2023-05 - Building Permit Fees
• Resolution #2022/2023-02 - DPW Dump Truck Lease Payment from CRF
• Resolution #2022/2223-04 - Dewatering Improvements at the WWTF
• Resolution 2022/2023-08 - Paving Improvements on New Rd, Bay Rd, and Young Lane (staff requests suspension of rules for immediate action)

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission will meet at Town Hall to accept minutes from the previous meeting, hear a Zoom presentation on the Creative Ground platform for New England artists, and discuss ongoing projects including the Backyard Bash profit distribution, Artist Among Us event planning, Art Boxes installation, and the Elm Street wall renovation.

• Zoom presentation on Creative Ground platform for local artists
• Backyard Bash profit distribution discussion
• Artist Among Us event planning
• Art Boxes town installation planning
• Elm Street wall renovation project

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee

The Capital Improvement Plan Committee will meet to establish leadership and review administrative procedures for the upcoming planning cycle. The committee will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Coordinator, and discuss the process, forms, and schedule for the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Election of Committee Chair, Vice Chair, and Coordinator
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan process, forms, and instruction manual
• Establishment of committee meeting schedule

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee meeting scheduled for 2022-08-29 has no agenda available. Residents are advised to review the minutes of the meeting instead.

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Newmarket Energy and Environment Advisory Committee will meet to discuss updates on local recycling and composting initiatives. The committee will also review potential tax credit suggestions for the Town Council and discuss the development of an Energy Master Plan with various consultants.

• Update on Button Up program
• Update on Recycling and Compost PSA
• Discussion on renewable energy tax credits and LMI considerations
• Consultation on Energy Master Plan development
• Worksession on EAP for CPCNH

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text only states that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council is holding a regular session with a public hearing, followed by consideration of minutes, reports, and several resolutions in first reading. These resolutions include a DPW dump truck lease payment from the Capital Reserve Fund, water system energy improvements, dewatering improvements at the wastewater treatment facility, and building permit fees. The agenda also includes resignations from two advisory committees.

• Resolution #2022/2023-02: DPW dump truck lease payment from CRF
• Resolution #2022/2023-03: Implementation of water system energy improvements
• Resolution #2022/2023-04: Dewatering improvements at the WWTF
• Resolution #2022/2023-05: Building permit fees
• Resignations from Riverfront Advisory Ad hoc Committee and Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

The Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 8, 2022, has no agenda available. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for information regarding the committee's activities.

• No items listed

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Newmarket Energy and Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine organizational business, including adopting previous minutes, electing officers, and setting meeting times. They will also receive updates on renewable energy initiatives, a home energy efficiency program, and a recycling PSA, and may vote on the Energy Action Plan for CPCNH if a quorum is present.

• Vote on adoption of previous minutes
• Elections for chair, vice-chair, and secretary
• Update on Newmarket 100% renewable resolution
• Update on Button Up program
• Continued worksession on Energy Action Plan for CPCNH

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will meet to accept minutes from prior meetings, receive the Town Manager’s report, and consider resolutions including funding for library roof repairs and town sustainability goals. Nominations for several advisory commissions will also be reviewed for term renewals.

• Acceptance of June 2022 meeting minutes
• Resolution 2021/2022-36: Request funds from Library CRF for Roof Repair
• Resolution 2021/2022-37: Sustainable Energy Goals for the Town of Newmarket
• Resolution #2022/2023-01: New Road Watermain & Drainage Improvements Project (1st reading)
• Nominations for Arts & Tourism, Conservation, Racial Equity, and Energy & Environment commissions

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission will meet to approve payments totaling $3,290 from the Conservation Fund for Heron Point Sanctuary trail enhancements and interpretive kiosk panels, as well as discuss the proposed FY24 conservation budget. The meeting will also include a guest speaker on carnivorous plants and updates from other town boards.

• Approve $690 payment to Martin Forestry for GIS work and Heron Point trail map creation
• Approve up to $2,000 payment to Cathy Arakelian for design of three interpretive kiosk panels
• Approve up to $600 payment for printing of three kiosk panels and two trail maps
• Discuss proposed FY24 conservation budget increase from $2,900 to $3,200
• Review draft interpretive panels for Heron Point Sanctuary kiosk

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or informational with no specific decisions or discussions outlined.

• No agenda items listed

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Newmarket Energy and Environment Advisory Committee will hear updates on the town’s 100% renewable resolution, the Button Up energy efficiency program, and a presentation from Clean Energy NH about membership and next steps. The group will also discuss ongoing work with the Coastal Protection Campaign of New Hampshire and Environmental Action Plan.

• Update on Newmarket 100% renewable resolution
• Presentation from Clean Energy NH on membership and next steps
• Update on Button Up energy efficiency program
• Worksession on Environmental Action Plan with Coastal Protection Campaign of NH

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Newmarket Energy & Environment Advisory Committee meeting of June 30, 2022, has no agenda available; residents should review the minutes instead.

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council meets to discuss and vote on ordinances and resolutions, including clarifying the authority of the Town Manager, proposed 2023 water and sewer rate increases, and selecting a vendor for a municipal salary survey. The council also holds a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1 and reviews new resolutions regarding sustainable energy goals and library roof repairs.

• Ordinance No. 1 - 2021/2022: Amending Chapter 1 to Clarify the Authority of the Town Manager
• Resolution # 2021/2022 - 34 Water & Sewer Rate Increases 2023
• Resolution 2021/2022-35 - To Select a vendor to conduct a Salary Survey and Compensation Study
• Resolution 2021/2022-36 - Request funds from Library CRF for Roof Repair
• Resolution 2021/2022-37 - Sustainable Energy Goals for the Town of Newmarket

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission’s June 9, 2022 meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no decisions, proposals, or discussions listed. No documents or topics are specified for action.

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Newmarket Energy and Environment Advisory Committee will review updates on the town’s Solarize campaign, a 100% renewable resolution, and potential partnerships with the NHSaves Button Up Webinar and the high school environmental club for a recycling PSA. Members will also hear a presentation on the town’s role in the Community Power Coalition NH.

• Update and summary of Revision’s Solarize Campaign
• Update on Newmarket 100% renewable resolution
• Discuss Sponsorship of NHSaves’ Button Up Webinar
• Discuss working with High School Environmental Club and town transfer station to create a recycling PSA
• Presentation on Newmarket’s membership, role, and next steps with Community Power Coalition NH

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee meets on May 23, 2022, to hear a presentation on the Fire Department from Rick Malasky and a financial update from Town Manager Steve Fournier. The agenda also includes a discussion on Right To Know laws and the approval of meeting minutes from March 28 and April 11, 2022.

• Presentation from Rick Malasky on Fire Department
• Town Manager Steve Fournier financial update
• Discussion on Right To Know
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 28, 2022 and April 11, 2022

Town Council

This agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including the Pledge of Allegiance, a public forum, and the acceptance of past meeting minutes. The Town Council will also receive department reports for April 2022 and the Town Manager's report.

• Acceptance of Town Council/School Board Joint Meeting minutes from 04/13/2022
• Acceptance of Non-public Meeting Minutes from 04/13/2022
• Acceptance of May 4, 2022 Meeting Minutes
• April 2022 Department Reports
• Town Manager's May 18, 2022 Report

Veteran's Memorial Trust Committee

The Newmarket Veterans Memorial Trust Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including electing officers, addressing vacancies, and reviewing correspondence. They will also discuss updates on the 2021 golf tournament fundraiser, bandstand lights vandalism, and schedule memorial site inspections and future fundraisers.

• Election of officers
• Address committee vacancies
• Golf Tournament fundraiser update 2021
• Bandstand lights vandalism
• Schedule Memorial site inspections walk/ride

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission will meet on May 12, 2022, to hear a presentation from Joshua Megyesey of NH Fish & Game regarding local turtles and their habitats. The commission will also review a funding request for the Newmarket Fishing Derby, discuss ongoing land stewardship projects, and receive reports from the Planning Board and Town Council.

• Funding request for the Newmarket Fishing Derby by Rich Heidt
• Town Council public hearing on reclassifying Class VI Neal Mill Rd to Class A Trail

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board meets on May 10, 2022, to hold a public hearing for a design review and extension of conditional approval for a two-lot subdivision at 81 Exeter Road. The board will also consider a two-year extension of vesting for Maplewood & Vaughn Holdings, LLC until April 10, 2025. The agenda also includes public comments, regular business, and reports.

• Public hearing for Design Review & Extension of Conditional Approval for a two-lot subdivision at 81 Exeter Road (Tax Map U3, Lot 137, B1 Zone)
• Request by Maplewood & Vaughn Holdings, LLC for a two-year extension of vesting until April 10, 2025

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a public hearing on reclassifying the Class VI portion of Neal Mill Road to a Class A Trail. They will also consider a resolution authorizing a refunding bond and other routine business.

• Public hearing on reclassifying Class VI portion of Neal Mill Road to Class A Trail
• Resolution #2021/2022-33 authorizing issuance of refunding bond
• Consideration of April 20, 2022 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold its regular session, including officer elections, committee assignments, and public forum. The main business is first readings of three resolutions: a debt policy, reclassifying part of Neal Mill Road as a Class A trail, and naming certain streets. The council will also consider appointments to the Conservation Commission, Cemetery Trustees, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

• Resolution #2021/2022-30: Debt Policy (1st reading)
• Resolution #2021/2022-31: Reclassifying Class VI portion of Neal Mill Road to Class A trail
• Resolution #2021/2022-32: Naming of certain streets in town
• Appointments: Melissa Brogle (Conservation Commission), Michael Provost (Cemetery Trustee), Henry Smith (ZBA Alternate)
• Election of officers and adoption of council rules

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting to conduct procedural business, hear a guest speaker on pollinator pathways, and discuss several local conservation projects including Heron Point, Schanda Park accessibility, and Wiggin Farm invasives work.

• Guest speaker: Pollinator Pathways NH
• Heron Point project discussion
• Schanda Park accessibility review
• Wiggin Farm invasives volunteer work day planning
• Earth Day roadside cleanup organization

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to nominate and elect a Chair and Vice Chair, discuss the 2022-23 meeting calendar, and handle any other business. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific budget items or financial decisions listed for this meeting.

• Nomination for Chair
• Nomination for Vice Chair
• Discuss 22-23 meeting calendar
• Public Comment

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council is holding its regular meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt 2022-2023 rules, and make committee appointments. They will also consider confirming R. Bart McDonough as Director of Planning and Community Development and appointing two members to the Ad hoc Arts & Tourism Commission. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major ordinances or public hearings scheduled.

• Election of Chair and Vice-chair
• Adoption of 2022-2023 Town Council Rules
• Confirmation of R. Bart McDonough as Director of Planning and Community Development
• Appointments to Ad hoc Arts & Tourism Commission: Onica Bronstein and Deborah C. Smith (terms expire December 2024)
• Public Forum limited to 15 minutes, speakers limited to 3 minutes

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the financial status and latest audit results for both the town and school budgets. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comment, minutes approval, and scheduling of the next meeting, alongside the financial discussions.

• Town Budget Discussion: Financial Status
• Town Budget Discussion: Latest Audit Results
• School Budget Discussion: Financial Status
• School Budget Discussion: Latest Audit Results
• Meeting Minutes Approval for Jan. 10, 2022

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will consider approving three resolutions: purchasing new UPS devices, awarding a contract for New Road watermain replacement and drainage improvements, and approving the Bennett and Sewall Wells improvements project. The meeting also includes public forum, minutes approval, town manager's report, and appointments to boards.

• Resolution #2021/2022-26: Purchase of new UPS devices for the town
• Resolution #2021/2022-27: New Road watermain replacement and drainage improvements project award
• Resolution #2021/2022-28: Bennett and Sewall Wells improvements project
• Reappointments to Conservation Commission (Cris Blackstone, David Bell), Library Trustees (Eric Harter, Amy Nicholson), and Zoning Board (Wayne Rosa)
• Town Manager's report notes road salt budget 72% ($65,000) over budget and anticipated increases in construction costs

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold public hearings on three development applications: a 6,000 sq. ft. office/warehouse for Seacoast Pool Plastering LLC, tree pruning along scenic roads by Eversource Energy, and a renovation of the Rockingham Junction rail depot for Bingham Junction LLC. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes.

• Seacoast Pool Plastering LLC seeks Site Plan & Special Use Permit for 6,000 sq. ft. office/warehouse at 446 & 451 Wadleigh Falls Road, including 8 parking spaces and 78,000 sq. ft. gravel storage
• Eversource Energy requests public hearing for tree pruning and clearing along Bay Road under RSA 231:158
• Bingham Junction LLC seeks Design Review for Rockingham Junction rail depot renovation at 3 Rockingham Junction

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not included here. Therefore, no specific items are being decided or discussed.

Conservation Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that no specific topics are scheduled for discussion. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council is holding a public hearing on COVID-19 recovery funding and housing upgrades, then will consider several resolutions including water well projects, a road watermain replacement, and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes reports on energy audits and the town manager's update.

• Public hearing on CDBG-COVID project funding for local organizations
• Public hearing on Newmarket Housing Authority upgrade at 34 Gordon Avenue
• Resolution #2021/2022-24: Tucker Well Project Award
• Resolution #2021/2022-25: Tucker Well Dredge and Fill Permit
• Resolution #2021/2022-27: New Road Watermain Replacement and Drainage Improvements Project Award

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will discuss draft stormwater regulations and possible zoning changes along the North Main Street corridor to allow mixed-use development. The board will also review minutes and receive committee and planner reports.

• Draft Stormwater Regulations Amendments
• Possible zoning changes to permit mixed-use development in Residential Districts and B-1 Zoning along North Main Street
• Review and approval of meeting minutes

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will meet to decide on a resolution creating an Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights and to vote on first-reading resolutions for the Tucker Well Project Award and Tucker Well Dredge and Fill Permit. The meeting will also include committee reports, a proclamation honoring the retiring Planning & Community Development Director, and a vote on a resignation.

• Resolution #2021/2022-23: Creating an Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights (2nd reading)
• Resolution #2021/2022-24: Tucker Well Project Award
• Resolution #2021/2022-25: Tucker Well Dredge and Fill Permit
• Proclamation honoring retiring Planning & Community Development Director Diane Hardy
• Acceptance of Councilor Helen Sanders' resignation

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including minutes approval, reports, and several agenda items. They will discuss a grant for the Heron Point kiosk, approve costs for invasive species work at Wiggin Farm, and consider a guest speaker from Revision Solar for March.

• Heron Point kiosk LRAC grant discussion
• Wiggin Farm invasives cost approval
• Guest speaker from Revision Solar for March 2022
• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2021
• Reports from Riverfront Advisory, Town Council, and Planning Board

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will meet on February 2, 2022, to consider accepting meeting minutes, hear the Town Manager’s report, and discuss committee updates. The most consequential item is a first-reading resolution to establish an Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights for long-term equity planning.

• Resolution #2021/2022-23: Creating an Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights (first reading)
• Michael Hoffman reappointment to Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee (term expiration June 30, 2024)
• Deliberative Session scheduled for February 5, 2022 at 9:00 AM in Town Hall Auditorium

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed 6,000 sq. ft. office/warehouse at 446 & 451 Wadleigh Falls Road, including a wetlands buffer disturbance permit and aquifer protection measures. The board will also discuss rezoning North Main Street from B1 to M2A.

• Public hearing for Seacoast Pool Plastering LLC/Robert MacInnis site plan & special use permit for 6,000 sq. ft. office/warehouse at 446 & 451 Wadleigh Falls Road
• Special Use Permit request for wetlands buffer disturbance for driveway extension
• Discussion on rezoning North Main Street from B1 to M2A
• Proposed 78,000 sq. ft. gravel parking for equipment storage
• Aquifer Protection Overlay District compliance review

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council is holding a regular meeting to consider accepting the January 5, 2022 minutes, receive the Town Manager's report on COVID-19, budget, and staffing, and hear an update from Dale Pike on the Coastal Adaptation Work Group and Riverfront Advisory Committee. The Council will also consider appointing Debra Smith to the Arts & Tourism Commission. The agenda is largely routine, with no major ordinances or public hearings scheduled.

• Consider appointment of Debra Smith to Arts & Tourism Commission (term to December 2024)
• Town Manager's report: COVID-19 cases up 127% since Jan 5; new isolation guidelines for employees
• FY22 budget: 53% of operating budget expended as of December 2021
• Update from Dale Pike on Coastal Adaptation Work Group and Riverfront Advisory Committee
• Acceptance of January 5, 2022 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including roll call, public comments, approval of November minutes, and reports from the treasurer and subcommittees. The main agenda items are discussions of tree removal and fence repair at the Piscassic Loiselle property, a kiosk project at Heron Point funded by an LRAC grant, invasive species work at Wiggin Farm, and potential guest speakers for 2022.

• Piscassic Loiselle tree removal
• Piscassic Loiselle fence repair
• Heron Point kiosk project with LRAC grant
• Wiggin Farm invasive species work
• Guest speakers for 2022

Budget Committee

The Newmarket, NH Budget Committee convenes to review an updated agenda for its January 10, 2022 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed in the provided documents.

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The committee may review minutes or conduct routine business, but no specific items are listed.

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a public hearing on a $75,000 loan for a sludge thickening and supplemental carbon upgrade survey, and will consider a resolution to amend the Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee membership. The meeting also includes reports from the town manager on COVID-19, a code enforcement officer search, and a solid waste contract extension.

• Public hearing on $75,000 bond for sludge thickening and carbon upgrade survey
• Resolution #2021/2022-22 to amend Riverfront Advisory Committee membership (adds non-voting business owner)
• Town manager report: mandatory mask policy in town facilities, COVID-19 update (58 active cases as of Dec 30)
• One-year extension of solid waste contract with Casella
• Code enforcement officer search reopened after candidate declined

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Newmarket Energy & Environment Advisory Committee reviewed updates on electric vehicle (EV) charger funding opportunities and a state diesel-replacement grant program. Members were asked to review energy aggregation plans from other towns and consider recommending EV charger siting proposals to the NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES).

• Solarize Newmarket Campaign kickoff event scheduled for 1/13/2022
• NHDES VW Settlement EV project RFP deadline extended to 2/25/2022
• NHDES Clean Diesel Program offers $800,000 for diesel vehicle replacements and idle reduction projects
• Committee to review Hanover, Lebanon, Harrisville, and Keene energy aggregation plans