Newmarket public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will consider accepting prior meeting minutes, receive the town manager's report, and act on several resolutions. Key items include a second reading of a three-year contract extension with Casella Solid Waste, and first readings on a lease payment for Engine 5 and a collective bargaining agreement with Police Local 215, with requests to suspend rules for immediate action.

• Resolution #2025/2026-26: Casella Solid Waste 3-year contract extension (2nd reading)
• Resolution #2025/2026-27: Lease payment for Engine 5 (1st reading, suspension of rules requested)
• Resolution #2025/2026-28: Collective bargaining agreement with Police Local 215 (1st reading, suspension of rules requested)
• Acceptance of December 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Town Manager report and November 2025 department reports

The Town Council unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with Police Local 215, effective July 1, 2026 through June 20, 2029, including 3% annual raises and a $70/hour private detail rate. The Council also approved a three-year extension of the Casella solid waste contract and a lease payment for Engine 5 after suspending rules. A budget adjustment was discussed to remove $1,348,203 from the operating budget due to a state charter concern, reducing the proposed budget to $18,439,005.

• Approved Police Local 215 collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
• Approved Casella solid waste 3-year contract extension (5-0)
• Approved Lease Payment Engine 5 resolution (5-0)
• Approved December 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Suspended rules to act on lease payment and police contract resolutions (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss regular business, including a wetlands permit review for New Road, updates on Turtle Fest, and land protection efforts. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and financial summaries.

• New Road Wetlands Permit Review
• Turtle Fest location and music venue updates
• Land Protection: Rosa, Mitchell
• Conservation Easement Monitoring Update
• Land Stewardship Projects

The Conservation Commission approved the amended November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0). Members discussed several land stewardship projects, including quotes for work at Wiggen Farm ($4,000) and Dearborn Conservation Area ($3,100), but took no formal action on them. The commission also reviewed the New Road wetland permit, noting substantial concerns and that the applicant is revising their package.

• Approved amended November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned at 8:12 PM (7-0)
• Discussed New Road wetland permit; applicant revising package, no action taken
• Reviewed quotes for Wiggen Farm work ($4,000) and Dearborn boundary survey ($3,100); no action taken
• Noted Town Council approved $145,000 warrant article for Rosa property, going to March town warrant

Public Transportation Advisory Committee

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will meet to review minutes from November 12, 2025. The committee will also hold regular discussions regarding public transportation, road typology, complete streets, parking infrastructure, and wayfinding.

• Review of November 12, 2025 minutes
• Discussion on public transportation
• Discussion on road typology and complete streets
• Discussion on parking infrastructure
• Discussion on signing and wayfinding

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with no new business items. The main topics are the resignation of member Michael Scully and a discussion about forming a long-range planning subcommittee. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and hear committee and planner reports.

• Resignation of member Michael Scully
• Discussion on establishing a long-range planning subcommittee
• Review of November 18, 2025 minutes

The Newmarket Planning Board approved the minutes from November 18, 2025, and appointed Bill Arcieri to fill the vacated member position left by Michael Scully's resignation. The board also discussed establishing a long-range planning subcommittee but took no action, agreeing to revisit the topic at the next meeting. Committee reports and the planner's report were presented, including a $70,000 LCHIP grant for the Rosa property and a warrant article for $145,000.

• Approved minutes of November 18, 2025 (6-0)
• Appointed Bill Arcieri to fill vacated member position (6-0)
• Discussed long-range planning subcommittee; no action, will revisit next meeting

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board is holding a workshop to approve the minutes from its November 18, 2025 meeting and to review the Economic Development chapter of the Master Plan. This is a discussion and review item, not a final decision on the chapter.

• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025
• Review of Economic Development chapter of Master Plan

The Planning Board held a workshop to review the Economic Development chapter of the Master Plan, which was last updated in 2011. Members discussed the chapter's focus, noting it lacked emphasis on expanding the tax base and addressing larger projects, and suggested including capacity numbers for water and sewer on Route 152. No formal decisions were made; the board approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned.

• Approved November 18, 2025 workshop minutes (6-0)
• Reviewed Economic Development chapter; no formal action taken

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to hold a Q&A session on the town and school budgets, and to approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the budget discussion.

• Q&A Session on Town and School Budgets
• Approve November 17th, 2025 minutes
• Approve December 8th, 2025 minutes
• Next meeting: January 5th, 2026 - Public Hearing, Voting

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission will meet to accept minutes, review the October financial report, and discuss the 2026-27 budget. They will also consider a proposal from the Black Crow Collective for a Wind Phone, review event retrospectives, and discuss several mural projects including the 250th Mural Mosaic and Elm Street Mural. New business includes an Office Art Curator proposal and a bulletin board donation.

• 2026-27 Budget Update
• Black Crow Collective Proposal for Wind Phone
• 250th Mural Mosaic Community Proposal - location and timeline discussion
• Elm Street Mural Update - meeting with Erik Chinburg and NCDC, donation from Mike Provost
• Moody Point Bulletin Board Donation

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold its regular session, including a non-meeting on collective bargaining, public forum, and consideration of several resolutions in second and third readings. Key items include water system improvements, stormwater planning, fiber optic repair, and a fire/EMS operational assessment. The council will also consider a conservation easement purchase and a solid waste contract extension.

• Resolution #2025/2026-20: WA Water System Improvements Lead & Copper Rule
• Resolution #2025/2026-23: WA Schanda Park Stormwater Planning Project
• Resolution #2025/2026-24: Fiber Optic Cable Repair Technology CRF
• Resolution #2025/2026-25: MRI Fire & EMS Operational Assessment
• Resolution #2025/2026-26: Casella Solid Waste 3yr Contract Ext.

The Town Council unanimously approved five resolutions, including a $100,000 bond for Schanda Park stormwater planning (with expected state forgiveness and no tax impact), a $402,000 conservation easement on the Rosa property, water system lead and copper rule improvements, fiber optic cable repair, and a Fire & EMS operational assessment. The Council also nominated Daniel Mulloney to the Lamprey River Advisory Committee and heard a Charter Commission presentation on proposed changes to be placed on the March ballot. No public comment was received.

• Approved Resolution #2025/2026-20 WA Water System Improvements Lead & Copper Rule (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025/2026-23 WA Schanda Park Stormwater Planning Project, $100,000 bond with expected state forgiveness (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025/2026-24 Fiber Optic Cable Repair Technology CRF (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025/2026-25 MRI Fire & EMS Operational Assessment (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025/2026-21 WA Purchase Rosa Property Conservation Easement, $402,000 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025/2026-22 Rescind Solid Waste Fund, returning $2M+ to General Fund (7-0)
• Nominated Daniel Mulloney to Lamprey River Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission will meet to accept minutes, review the November financial report, and discuss the 2026-27 budget. Under old business, they will consider community financial support and timelines for the 250th Mural Mosaic, an update on the Elm Street Mural including a grant application and wall preparation, a construction update on the Art Triangle, and an office art curator proposal. New business items are not listed.

• 250th Mural Mosaic Community Proposal: community financial support (Love Foundation), painting schedule, timeline
• Elm Street Mural: financial support (NCDC & Provost Foundation), LRAC grant application, sandblasting quote and step design
• Art Triangle construction update
• Office Art Curator proposal update
• 2026-27 Budget Update

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission approved funding for several art projects, including a $750 sculpture for the triangle structure and a $235 promotional panel for the Main Street Art Corridor. They also discussed the 250th mosaic mural project, approving a two-sided print for one panel and planning a timeline leading to a June 2026 unveiling. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on project updates and next steps.

• Approved $750 for metal artist Markus Weinfurter to create a sculpture for the first triangle structure (unanimous)
• Authorized $235 expense for a two-sided print for one panel, with option to print one side if significantly less (unanimous)
• Approved funding for several projects, including mural mosaic and promotional panels
• Accepted minutes of 10/6/2025 (unanimous)

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission will accept minutes from its November 4 meeting, receive the November financial report, and discuss a 2026–27 budget update. Members will also review progress on the 250th Mural Mosaic, Elm Street Mural, Art Triangle construction, and an office art curator proposal.

• 2026–27 budget update
• 250th Mural Mosaic community proposal with Love Foundation support
• Elm Street Mural update including NCDC & Provost Foundation support and LRAC grant application
• Art Triangle construction update
• Office art curator proposal update

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee will hear a presentation on the proposed school budget and vote to approve the minutes from the November 17th meeting. The meeting is open to the public, with a public session for comments. Upcoming meetings include a budget Q&A on December 8th and a public hearing and vote on January 5th.

• School Presentation of Proposed Budget
• Approve November 17th, 2025 minutes
• Public Session

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a regular session with public forum, minutes approval, and reports. The main business is second-reading votes on four resolutions, including bonds for stormwater improvements on WA Cushing Rd & Lubberland Dr, a wastewater master plan, a conservation easement purchase for the Rosa Property, and rescinding the solid waste fund. First readings will also be introduced for water system lead and copper rule improvements, Schanda Park stormwater planning, fiber optic cable repair technology, and a fire & EMS operational assessment.

• Resolution #2025/2026-18: WA Cushing Rd & Lubberland Dr Stormwater Improve Bond
• Resolution #2025/2026-19: WA Wastewater Master Plan
• Resolution #2025/2026-21: WA Purchase Rosa Property Conservation Easement
• Resolution #2025/2026-22: Rescind Solid Waste Fund
• Resolution #2025/2026-20: WA Water System Improvements Lead & Copper Rule

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the municipal code's subdivision and site plan regulations. The changes aim to establish a technical review committee, adjust applicability thresholds, remove redundancies, update references and fees, and streamline administrative tasks. The board will also review its 2026 meeting schedule and handle routine business.

• Public hearing on amendments to Appendix A (Subdivisions) and Appendix B (Site Plans)
• Proposal to establish a standing technical review committee
• Amendments to fee schedules and thresholds of applicability
• Review of 2026 Planning Board meeting schedule
• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Community Facilities and Utilities chapter of the Master Plan. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025
• Review of Master Plan chapter: Community Facilities and Utilities

The Newmarket Planning Board held a workshop to review the Community Facilities and Utilities chapter of the Master Plan, discussing edits to language and maps. No formal decisions were made; the board directed staff to incorporate feedback and aims for a new draft by January or February 2026, with a public hearing anticipated in March or April. The board also discussed the possibility of a subcommittee for long-range planning but deferred further discussion to a future meeting.

• Approved October 14, 2025 workshop minutes (6-0)
• Directed edits to Master Plan chapter language and maps, including specifying 'pedestrian and vehicular traffic' and refining the Bicycle Level of Stress map
• Discussed forming a subcommittee for long-range planning, with consensus to discuss further at a future meeting
• Adjourned workshop at 6:55 PM (7-0)

Budget Committee

The Riverfront Advisory Committee is holding a meeting on November 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers. The agenda contains no specific items, only the meeting notice.

The Budget Committee approved the October 20, 2025 minutes with minor spelling edits. No formal decisions were made on substantive items; discussions covered moving Schanda Park responsibility to the town, rezoning and selling the Creighton Street property, and developing an RFP for park improvements. The December 8 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes with minor spelling edits (unanimous)
• Cancelled December 8, 2025 meeting
• Discussed moving Schanda Park responsibility from Conservation Commission to town (no decision)
• Discussed rezoning Creighton Street property and selling the house (no decision)
• Discussed developing RFP for Schanda Park improvements (no decision)

General

The Technical Review Committee will review and comment on a major site plan, major subdivision, and special use permit application for a proposed residential development at 200 New Road. The project, requested by 200 New Road LLC, would create 23 single-family, age-restricted units and disturb about 2,900 square feet of wetlands and 12,900 square feet of wetland buffers.

• Major site plan, major subdivision, and special use permit application for 200 New Road LLC
• 23 single-family, age-restricted units with utilities and infrastructure
• Disturbance of 2,900+ square feet of wetlands and 12,900+ square feet of wetland buffers
• Property at 200 New Road, Tax Map R3, Lot 56 in B-2 zoning and wetland protection overlay district

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting, preceded by a celebration for Ellen Snyder, recipient of the Volunteer NH Award. During the meeting, the commission will discuss the Rosa Property, Turtlefest, and monitoring reports, among other business.

• Celebration for Ellen Snyder, Volunteer NH Award recipient
• Discussion of Rosa Property
• Discussion of Turtlefest
• Monitoring reports information
• NHACC Annual Conference reports

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee will hear a presentation of the proposed town budget, elect a vice-chair, and approve previous meeting minutes. The committee will also review draft dates for the annual budget review and approval process.

• Town presentation of proposed budget
• Election of vice-chair
• Approval of June 23rd, 2025 minutes
• Approval of September 22nd, 2025 minutes
• Review of draft dates for annual budget review

Public Transportation Advisory Committee

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to review minutes from September 10, 2025, and discuss a Road Safety Audit. They will also continue revolving discussions on public transportation, road typology/complete streets, parking infrastructure, and signing/wayfinding. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-oriented, with no votes or specific proposals listed.

• Review of September 10, 2025 minutes
• Road Safety Audit discussion
• Revolving discussion: Public Transportation
• Revolving discussion: Road Typology/Complete Streets
• Revolving discussion: Parking Infrastructure and Signing/Wayfinding

The committee reviewed a draft Road Safety Audit for NH 108 at Bennett Way and Terrace Drive, conducted by NHDOT with VHB as consultant. Short-term safety measures (signage, lighting, pavement markings) and pilot options (sidewalk widening, jersey barriers, refuge islands) are being considered for implementation as early as April/May 2026. The committee also discussed COAST door-to-door service age restrictions, a potential Newmarket-Durham connector, and a $20,000 signage/wayfinding RFP. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approving the September 10, 2025 minutes (4-0).

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Reviewed draft Road Safety Audit for NH 108 at Bennett Way and Terrace Drive
• Discussed pilot safety improvements (sidewalk widening, jersey barriers, refuge islands) for spring 2026
• Confirmed blinking pedestrian crossing sign will be implemented regardless of other pilots
• Discussed COAST door-to-door service age restrictions and parent/guardian permission
• Discussed exploring Newmarket-Durham connector and shopping shuttle for older residents
• Noted $20,000 budget for signage/wayfinding RFP, to be discussed in December

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a regular session on November 5, 2025, starting with a non-public session on property acquisition, followed by public forum, minutes approval, and an appointment. The main business includes a second reading and vote on the FY2027 budget resolution, and first readings of five resolutions covering stormwater bonds, a wastewater master plan, water system lead and copper rule improvements, a conservation easement purchase, and rescinding the solid waste fund. Committee reports and old business are also on the agenda.

• Resolution #2025/2026-17: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget (2nd reading)
• Resolution #2025/2026-18: WA Cushing Rd & Lubberland Dr Stormwater Improve Bond (1st reading)
• Resolution #2025/2026-19: WA Wastewater Master Plan (1st reading)
• Resolution #2025/2026-20: WA Water System Improvements Lead & Copper Rule (1st reading)
• Resolution #2025/2026-21: WA Purchase Rosa Property Conservation Easement (1st reading)

The Town Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget as amended, adding $5,000 to the Welfare Budget. The council also unanimously approved appointments, meeting minutes, and sealed non-public session minutes. The town manager reported the certified 2025 property tax rate of $19.42 per $1,000, a $1.14 increase, and discussed a road safety audit and a proposal to dissolve the Solid Waste Fund. Several resolutions were read for first reading, with one postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved FY2027 Budget as amended with $5,000 welfare increase (7-0)
• Approved amendment to increase Welfare Budget by $5,000 (7-0)
• Appointed Geraldine Bresnahan to Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission (7-0)
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved October 18, 2025 Budget Workshop minutes (7-0)
• Sealed Non-Public Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Entered Non-Public Session at 6:30 PM (6-0)

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to discuss a quarterly school update and capital improvement plan, elect a vice-chair, approve past meeting minutes, and set dates for the annual budget review. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the school update being the main substantive item.

• Quarterly school update and CIP
• Elect Vice-Chair
• Approve June 23rd, 2025 minutes
• Approve September 22nd, 2025 minutes
• Review draft dates for annual budget review

Veteran's Memorial Trust Committee

The Newmarket Veterans Memorial Trust Committee will meet to discuss maintenance of memorials and monuments, including repainting the bandstand, evaluating the GAR memorial, and addressing a cracked urn at Riverside Cemetery. The committee will also explore state or federal grants for a future veterans memorial.

• Repaint wrought iron on bandstand and secure planters
• Evaluate GAR memorial refurbishment or rebuild with quotes
• Repair cracked urn at Riverside Cemetery with epoxy and repaint
• Rust removal and touchup paint for WW-2 cannons
• Explore state or federal grants for future veterans memorial

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Energy and Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss clean energy assistance, recycling efforts, and community power. The agenda includes updates on a high school net zero project, correspondence with Casella, and a joint meeting with the Conservation Commission.

• Clean Energy NH assistance presentation by Katrin Kasper
• High School/Net Zero Update
• Correspondence with Casella regarding recycling
• Community Power Update
• Joint meeting with Conservation Commission

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

The Newmarket Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee will meet to discuss Schanda Park and review a draft implementation matrix for the Downtown Riverfront Master Plan Chapter. The committee will also receive an update on the newly established Coastal Resilience Incentive Zone.

• Discussion on Schanda Park
• Review of draft implementation matrix for Downtown Riverfront Master Plan Chapter
• Update on newly established Coastal Resilience Incentive Zone

Town Council

This Town Council regular session consists solely of the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and adjournment. No substantive business, decisions, or discussions are on the agenda; it is purely procedural.

The Town Council held a budget workshop to review the FY27 budget requests from all departments. The council agreed to increase the Direct Assistance budget by $5,000, which will be funded from the Fund Balance. All department budgets, including the amended Direct Assistance budget, will be voted on at the November 5, 2025 Council Meeting.

• Approved $5,000 increase to Direct Assistance budget (unanimous)
• All FY27 department budgets to appear on ballot as presented, except Direct Assistance as amended
• Budget vote scheduled for November 5, 2025 Council Meeting

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council is meeting to consider appointments, receive the Town Manager's report including a proposed FY2027 budget presentation, and hold readings on resolutions for a coastal resiliency zone and the FY2027 budget. Public comment is limited to a 15-minute forum at the start.

• Resolution #2025/2026-16: Establishment of a Coastal Resiliency Zone under RSA 79-E:4-A (2nd reading)
• Resolution #2025/2026-17: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget (1st reading)
• Town Manager's Proposed FY2027 Budget Presentation
• Appointments: Laura Nolan (Library Trustee), Andrea Frey and Michal Zahorik (Conservation Commission alternates), Judi Case (Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission alternate)
• Next meeting: October 18, 2025 Budget Workshop at 9:00 AM

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Arts, Culture, and Historic Resources chapter of the Master Plan. The agenda also includes approval of the September 9, 2025 minutes and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed.

• Review of Master Plan chapter on Arts, Culture, and Historic Resources
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2025

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a Major Site Plan and Major Subdivision application by 200 New Road LLC to build 23 single-family, age-restricted units at 200 New Road, disturbing wetlands and buffers. The board will also hear a presentation on proposed prime wetland map amendments and discuss site plan/subdivision amendments and a new form-based code zoning district (T-4).

• Public hearing for 23 age-restricted homes at 200 New Road (Tax Map R3, Lot 56)
• Two Special Use Permit applications for wetland disturbance (2,900+ sq ft wetlands, 12,900+ sq ft buffers)
• Presentation on prime wetland map amendments by West Environmental
• Discussion on site plan and subdivision amendments
• Discussion on new form-based code zoning district (T-4)

The Planning Board voted unanimously to not accept the 200 New Road LLC application for a major site plan and subdivision as substantially complete, citing missing information, and referred it to the Technical Review Committee. The board also recommended updated prime wetlands maps to the Town Council and discussed amendments to site plan and subdivision regulations, scheduling a public hearing for November.

• Rejected 200 New Road LLC application as incomplete, sent to TRC (5-0)
• Recommended updated prime wetlands maps to Town Council (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Appendix A and B amendments for November meeting
• Agreed to continue exploring T-4 zoning subdistricts

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission will accept minutes and a financial report, then discuss old business including the Community Sing, Pocket Park Mural, 300th Sculpture, and Elm Street Mural. New business includes an Art Triangle proposal, a mural suggestion for the Creighton Street Pump Station, and a lunch with the new Library Director.

• Community Sing on Oct. 15, 6-8pm at NHS (Linda)
• Pocket Park Mural update (Ben)
• 300th Sculpture: new info on gear parts and 7/1 questions
• Elm Street Mural: community presentation 9/8 by Historical Society; next steps with NCDC and Main Street Corp.
• Art Triangle Proposal (Debra); Creighton Street Pump Station Mural Suggestion (Joe Lamattina)

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission approved a motion to send a proposal to the town manager for the creation of an Art Triangle costing $650, to be installed in or adjacent to Arbor Park for town messages and displaying art. They also approved spending up to $500 for the Community Sing event and up to $75 for candy for the Halloween event. The commission discussed the Elm Street Mural project, noting the T-Mobile grant was rejected and they are exploring other grants, and tabled the Creighton Street Pump Station mural idea.

• Approved sending Art Triangle proposal to town manager for $650 installation at Arbor Park (unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $500 for Community Sing event (unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $75 for Halloween candy (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of 8/12/25 (unanimous)
• Tabled Creighton Street Pump Station mural discussion

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission is meeting to continue its review of the red-lined Charter and to review a draft report. The agenda includes public comment, acceptance of minutes, and new business, but the primary focus is the ongoing charter review process.

• Continue review of red-lined Charter
• Review of draft report
• Public comment period
• Acceptance of minutes from October 7, 2025

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss regular business items including the Rosa Property, Turtlefest, and a special permit application (LRAC 25-318). They will also review the financial summary, hear committee reports, and consider new business such as connecting with the Energy and Environment Committee and attending the NHACC Annual Conference.

• Rosa Property discussion
• Turtlefest event
• LRAC Special Permit Application 25-318
• Financial summary review
• NHACC Annual Conference on 11/1 with registration reimbursement

General

The Newmarket Charter Commission is meeting to review and discuss specific articles of the town charter, including Article 11 (Administrative and Judicial Boards), Article 4 (Administration of Government, specifically the Town Manager), and Article 5 (Finance, covering the Budget Committee and Capital Improvement Program). The agenda also includes public comment, acceptance of prior minutes, and new business.

• Review of Article 11: Administrative and Judicial Boards
• Review of Article 4: Administration of Government (Town Manager)
• Review of Article 5: Finance (Budget Committee & CIP)
• Public comment period
• Acceptance of minutes from September 2, 2025

The Newmarket Charter Commission held a public hearing with no public comment and approved the September 2, 2025 minutes 6-0. The main decision was a failed motion to add a school board member to the Planning Board (2-5). The commission also discussed several proposed charter amendments, including budget committee size and reporting changes, but took no final votes on them.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Motion to add school board member to Planning Board failed (2-5)

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several public art projects, including the Elm Street mural, a proposed wind phone, and new mural proposals. They will also review the September financial report and the 2026-27 budget proposal.

• Elm Street Mural update: meeting with Town Engineer, plan & timeline review, community presentation replay, next steps
• Black Crow Collective Proposal for Wind Phone
• 250th Mural Community Proposal
• Creighton Street Pump Station Mural (proposed)
• 300th Sculpture (proposed)

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission unanimously approved the 250th Mosaic Mural Project as its 2025-26 project, replacing the previously proposed metal sculpture and Library project. The commission also revised its 2026-27 budget request from $7,000 to $10,000 to support a new Elm Street mural approach using removable panels, contingent on further approvals. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals of minutes and a financial report.

• Approved minutes of 9/9/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 250th Mosaic Mural Project as 2025-26 project (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2026-27 budget request from $7,000 to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Tabled Craig Street pump station mural and 300th sculpture projects

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission is meeting to review the red-lined version of the town charter, following acceptance of the previous meeting's minutes. The agenda includes public comment and new business, but the primary focus is the charter review discussion.

• Review of red-lined Charter
• Acceptance of minutes from September 23, 2025
• Public comment period

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on a resolution to purchase 11 Creighton Street using the Recreation Revolving Fund. The council will also consider second readings on maternity leave policy changes and lead water service line replacement, plus a first reading on establishing a Coastal Resiliency Zone. Other business includes appointing Tim Chiou to the Trustees of the Trust Funds and accepting prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution #2025/2026-13: Authorize purchase of 11 Creighton St. with Recreation Revolving Fund (public hearing and 2nd reading)
• Resolution #2025/2026-14: Amend Personnel Policy Sec 4.05 Maternity Leave (2nd reading)
• Resolution #2025/2026-15: Lead Water Service Line Replacement (2nd reading)
• Resolution #2025/2026-16: Establishment of a Coastal Resiliency Zone under RSA 79-E:4-A (1st reading)
• Appointment: Tim Chiou to Trustees of the Trust Funds, term expiring April 2026

The Town Council unanimously approved the purchase of 11 Creighton St. using the Recreation Revolving Fund, after rejecting an amendment to subdivide the house for affordable housing. They also approved a $199,000 lead water service line replacement contract and amended the personnel policy to allow 25 hours of unpaid parental leave for each parent, even if both work for the town. The council appointed Tim Chiou to the Trustees of the Trust Funds and approved the September 17 meeting minutes.

• Approved purchase of 11 Creighton St. with Recreation Revolving Fund (7-0)
• Rejected amendment to subdivide 11 Creighton St. for affordable housing (2-5)
• Approved $199,000 lead water service line replacement (7-0)
• Amended personnel policy to allow 25 hours parental leave per parent (7-0)
• Approved amended maternity leave policy (7-0)
• Appointed Tim Chiou to Trustees of the Trust Funds (7-0)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Newmarket Energy & Environment Advisory Committee will meet to review recycling programs, discuss renewable energy with town council members, and receive updates on community power efforts. The meeting includes public comments and a status update from Lyndsay.

• Review of Newmarket Waste Guide A-Z list
• Discussion on renewable power with Town Council members
• Community Power Update by Joe
• Recycling campaign ideas and school involvement
• Separate aluminum bins at Transfer Station

The Energy and Environment Advisory Committee reviewed the financial status of the Community Power Coalition of NH and recommended continuing with the program while monitoring rates and opt-outs. The committee also approved the August 27, 2025 minutes, discussed a potential joint work session with the Conservation Commission, and planned a special meeting with town councilors for October 22.

• Approved minutes from August 27, 2025 (all in favor)
• Recommended staying with Community Power Coalition, monitoring rates and opt-outs
• Agreed to hold special meeting with town councilors at next meeting on October 22
• Agreed to have booth at Turtle Fest 2026 (Saturday before Mother's Day)

General

The Newmarket Charter Commission will discuss revisions to Articles 11, 4, and 5 of the town charter, covering administrative/judicial boards, town manager duties, and finance/budget processes. This is a procedural review meeting with no direct decisions scheduled.

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission is meeting to continue its review of Articles 4 and 5 of the town charter, and to discuss the October meeting schedule. The agenda also includes public comment, acceptance of minutes from the September 16 meeting, and correspondence. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Continue review of Article 4 & 5
• October meeting schedule
• Acceptance of minutes from September 16, 2025
• Public comment

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Energy and Environment Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with public comments, approval of minutes, and status updates. The main discussions include renewable power with Town Council members, a Community Power update, and a 20-minute recycling segment covering the Waste Guide, web page, public campaigns, school involvement, and aluminum bins at the Transfer Station. The committee will also debrief the Back Yard Bash and plan for a Local Energy Conference.

• Discussion on renewable power with Town Council members
• Community Power update
• Recycling topics: Newmarket Waste Guide A-Z list, Energy and Environment Web Page, public campaigns, school use, Transfer Station aluminum bins
• Back Yard Bash debrief
• Local Energy Conference on Sept 25th in Manchester

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to receive an update from the town and to approve the minutes from its June 23rd and August 25th, 2025 meetings. No new budget decisions or financial items are listed on the agenda.

• Town update
• Approve June 23rd, 2025 minutes
• Approve August 25, 2025 minutes

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including public comment, approving minutes from two prior meetings, and confirming the next meeting date. No substantive budget decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Public session for resident input
• Approval of Jan 6th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of Jan 13th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for April 21st, 2025

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business: approving minutes from two prior meetings and noting the upcoming schedule. No substantive budget decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of Jan 6th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of Jan 13th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public session for comments
• Next meeting scheduled for April 21st, 2025

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission will discuss revisions to Articles 11, 4, and 5 of the town charter, covering administrative boards, town manager duties, and finance processes. No decisions are scheduled; this is a review session.

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold its regular session on September 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers. The meeting includes procedural items, nominations, and appointments, along with reports from the Town Manager and committees. Resolutions for purchasing property and amending personnel policies will be discussed in first reading.

• Accept resignation of Julianna Tyson from Conservation Commission
• Accept resignation of Lucas Fromm as Alternate to Conservation Commission
• Appoint Lucas Fromm to Conservation Commission (term expires April 2027)
• Authorize purchase of 11 Creighton Street using Recreation Revolving Fund
• Amend Personnel Policy Sec 4.05 on Maternity Leave

The Town Council unanimously accepted resignations from the Conservation Commission and appointed Lucas Fromm as a full member. The town manager reported on the state's new DEI law, which requires the town to discontinue or restructure its Racial Equity, Inclusion & Human Rights Advisory Committee. No ordinances were voted on; three resolutions were read for the first time.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-1, Glazebrook abstained)
• Accepted Julianna Tyson's resignation from Conservation Commission (7-0)
• Accepted Lucas Fromm's resignation as Alternate to Conservation Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Lucas Fromm to Conservation Commission, term to April 2027 (7-0)

Trustees of the Trust Funds

The Trustees of the Trust Funds will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from June and conduct a fiscal review of the town's trusts with Cambridge Trust. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Approve minutes from June 16, 2025 meeting
• Fiscal meeting on the Trusts with Cambridge Trust

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, purchases, and a park usage application. They will also review the 2026/27 fiscal year budget and a draft warrant article for the Rosa Property, and discuss the resignation of Juli Tyson and her potential move to full member.

• Juli Tyson resignation and transition from Alternate to Full Member
• Purchase approvals for picnic table and feather flag
• Schanda Park usage application by Jerry Collins
• Review of 2026/27 FY budget
• Review of draft warrant article for Rosa Property

The Conservation Commission approved its FY27 general fund budget request of $17,100, along with several other items. They also approved the purchase of two picnic tables for Schanda Park using Richard Schanda Fund monies, granted permission to store Chick's Weir at Schanda Park, and accepted draft warrant article language for the Rosa Property easement acquisition. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved FY27 budget request of $17,100 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two picnic tables up to $2,500 from Richard Schanda Fund (7-0)
• Granted permission to store Chick's Weir at Schanda Park Oct 2025–June 2026 (7-0)
• Accepted draft warrant article language for Rosa Property easement (7-0)
• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Nominated Colin Lawson as Vice-Chair (7-0)

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee

The Capital Improvement Program Committee will hear presentations and vote on 2025 CIP requests from the Police, Recreation, Library, School District, and Planning departments. This is a decision-making meeting on capital project funding.

• Police Department request presented by Chief Greg Jordan
• Recreation Department request presented by Director Aimee Gigandet
• Library request presented by Trustees Chair Lisa Zhe
• School District request presented by Superintendent Todd Allen and Facilities Manager David Reilly
• Planning and Community Development request presented by Director Bart McDonough

Public Transportation Advisory Committee

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss transportation and traffic challenges in New Village, review a draft parking study report, and discuss a road safety audit. The agenda also includes recurring discussion items on public transportation, road typology/complete streets, parking infrastructure, and signing/wayfinding, plus planning for the next meeting.

• Discussion of transportation/traffic challenges in New Village
• Review of draft parking study report
• Road Safety Audit discussion
• Recurring items: public transportation, road typology/complete streets, parking infrastructure, signing/wayfinding

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee reviewed a draft parking study for downtown Newmarket, discussing high occupancy and underused satellite lots. They reached consensus to gather more public feedback, consult surrounding communities, and explore wayfinding and signage. No formal votes were taken on these items. The committee also discussed COAST Route 7 changes and a road safety audit, but no decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Consensus to gather more public feedback on parking
• Consensus to consult surrounding communities on parking approaches
• Consensus to explore wayfinding and signage for parking

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold a workshop to review a chapter of the town’s Master Plan. The meeting is procedural with no decisions scheduled.

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission will review minutes and financials, then discuss several public art projects including the Pocket Park Mural, the 300th Sculpture, and the Elm Street Mural. They will also consider new proposals for an Art Triangle and a mural at the Creighton Street Pump Station, and plan a lunch with the new Library Director.

• Community Sing on Oct. 15, 6-8pm at NHS
• Pocket Park Mural update
• 300th Sculpture: new info on gear parts and 7/1 questions
• Elm Street Mural: community presentation on 9/8 and next steps with NCDC & Main Street Corp.
• Creighton Street Pump Station Mural suggestion

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission approved spending up to $500 for a Community Sing event and $75 for Halloween candy, and unanimously passed a motion to send a $650 proposal to the town manager for an Art Triangle to be installed in or near Arbor Park. The commission also discussed the Elm Street Mural, noting a rejected T-Mobile grant and plans to apply for another, and tabled a mural suggestion for the Creighton Street Pump Station. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of 8/12/25 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $500 for Community Sing event (unanimous)
• Approved up to $75 for Halloween candy (unanimous)
• Approved sending $650 Art Triangle proposal to town manager (unanimous)
• Tabled Creighton Street Pump Station mural discussion

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will review and approve the minutes from its August 12 meeting, then hold discussions on proposed amendments to site plan and subdivision regulations, the creation of a new form-based code zoning district (T-4), and drafting a solar ordinance. These are discussion items only, with no final votes scheduled.

• Discussion on proposed site plan and subdivision amendments
• Discussion on new form-based code zoning district (T-4)
• Discussion on drafting solar ordinance amendments

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

The Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee is meeting to review its August minutes and discuss budget and funding opportunities for riverfront work. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the budget/funding discussion.

• Discussion on budget/funding opportunities
• Review and approval of August 18, 2025 minutes
• Public comments period

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee

The Capital Improvement Program Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, then hear presentations and vote on capital improvement requests from the Department of Environmental Services, Department of Public Works, and Fire Department. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes from September 11, 2024.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• CIP request presentation and vote: Department of Environmental Services (Sean Greig, Director)
• CIP request presentation and vote: Department of Public Works (Rick Malasky, Director & Lyndsay Butler, Town Engineer)
• CIP request presentation and vote: Fire Department (Rick Malasky, Chief)

Zoning Board

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks relief to expand and relocate deck stairs at 2 ½ North Main Street, and the other seeks to allow an addition to encroach 4 feet into the side setback at 17 Langs Lane. The board will also accept minutes from previous meetings and hear zoning administrator items.

• Variance request by John Wilson for deck stairs at 2 ½ North Main Street (Tax Map U2, Lot 276) in B1 district
• Variance request by Rhonda Caram and Derek Yeager for 4-foot side setback encroachment at 17 Langs Lane (Tax Map R5, Lot 14) in R1 district
• Acceptance of minutes from July 14 and August 11, 2025 meetings

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests at its September 8, 2025 meeting. The first granted John Wilson relief to expand and relocate deck stairs at 2 1/2 North Main Street, with floodplain notifications. The second granted Rhonda Caram and Derek Yeager a variance to allow a 4-foot encroachment into the side setback for a garage with an ADU at 17 Langs Lane. Both votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved variance for John Wilson to expand/relocate deck stairs at 2 1/2 North Main Street (4-0)
• Approved variance for Rhonda Caram and Derek Yeager for 4-foot side setback encroachment at 17 Langs Lane (4-0)
• Accepted minutes of July 14 and August 11, 2025 (4-0)

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a regular session to consider accepting minutes, appointments, and a series of resolutions in second reading, including a firewall systems upgrade, increasing the disabled veterans' tax credit, a vactor truck replacement grant, septage receiving construction, HPZ evaluation, and MS4 outfall screening. The meeting also includes a public forum, town manager report, and committee reports.

• Resolution #2025/2026-07 - Firewall Systems Upgrade
• Resolution #2025/2026-08 - Increasing the Disabled Veterans' Tax Credit
• Resolution #2025/2026-09 - Vactor Truck Replacement - Granite State Clean Fleets (GSCF) Grant
• Resolution #2025/2026-10 - Septage Receiving Phase 1 Construction
• Resolution #2025/2026-11 - HPZ Evaluation

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission is meeting to review and discuss multiple articles of the town charter, including citizen concerns, town meeting procedures, general provisions, administrative boards, town manager administration, and finance. They will also set the meeting schedule for September and October.

• Review of Article 8: Citizen Concerns; Initiative Petition; Referendum
• Review of Article 9: Town Report; Town Meeting
• Review of Article 10: General Provisions
• Review of Article 11: Administrative and Judicial Boards
• Review of Article 4: Administration of Government (Town Manager) and Article 5: Finance (Budget Committee & CIP)

The Charter Commission unanimously agreed not to recommend a change to Newmarket's form of government. The Commission reviewed Articles 8-11 of the charter, proposed some changes, and flagged items for further review by Town Counsel. The August 19, 2025 meeting minutes were approved 7-0 with two abstentions. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Unanimous consensus not to recommend a change to the form of government
• Reviewed Articles 8-11, proposed changes, flagged items for Town Counsel review
• Approved extending meeting past 9:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 9:15 PM (unanimous)

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission will meet on September 2, 2025, to review and discuss revisions to several governance articles in the town charter, including citizen concerns, town report procedures, and administrative boards. The meeting will also include procedural items and correspondence review.

• Review of Articles 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of the town charter
• Discussion of citizen concerns, initiative petition, referendum processes, and town meeting procedures
• Scheduling of future meetings for September and October

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Energy and Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on community power, recycling initiatives, and a debrief of a recent event. They will also consider ideas for public campaigns and potential use of the school for recycling efforts.

• Community Power Update
• Back Yard Bash Debrief
• Recycling topics: web page, public campaigns, school use, transfer station aluminum bins
• Local Energy Conference on Sept 25th in Manchester

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to receive an update on the school district's fourth-quarter financials and to elect a vice-chair. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public session, call to order, and adjournment.

• Update from school: Q4 Financials
• Elect Vice-Chair

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a regular session to accept the resignation of Town Councilor Colin D. White, Sr., swear in new Police Department officers, and consider annual updates to town policies and equipment leases. The meeting also includes first and second readings of several resolutions related to infrastructure, grants, and tax credits.

• Accept resignation of Town Councilor Colin D. White, Sr.
• Swear in Police Department officers Laehcim Miller, Brycen Hill, and Henrik Strand
• Resolution #2025/2026-03: Annual update to Town Investment Policy
• Resolution #2025/2026-05: DPW annual lease payment for dump trucks
• Resolution #2025/2026-08: Increasing the Disabled Veterans’ Tax Credit

The Town Council unanimously accepted Councilor Colin D. White, Sr.'s resignation and outlined a process to appoint a replacement by September 3. It also approved four resolutions, including the annual investment policy and several equipment leases, and heard reports on a parking study and riverfront access concerns.

• Accepted Councilor Colin D. White, Sr.'s resignation (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025/2026-03 Town Investment Policy (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025/2026-04 Siemens BMS Software Migration (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025/2026-05 DPW Dump Truck Lease Payment (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025/2026-06 DPW Sidewalk Tractor Lease Payment (6-0)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Sealed non-public session minutes indefinitely (6-0)

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission is meeting to review survey results and continue its charter review process. The agenda includes public comment, acceptance of minutes, and a presentation from Town Manager Steve Fournier and Superintendent Todd Allen. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period
• Acceptance of August 5, 2025 minutes
• Presentation by Town Manager Steve Fournier and Superintendent Todd Allen
• Survey results review
• Charter review discussion

The Newmarket Charter Commission held a public hearing and approved a motion allowing member Toni Weinstein to appear remotely, passed 8-0. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting as amended, 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comment and discussion of the town manager's responsibilities regarding Community Power.

• Approved remote participation for member Weinstein (8-0)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 as amended (7-0)

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

The Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee is meeting to review and approve its July minutes and discuss recommendations from the Town Council. Key items include creating a Community Revitalization Zone (CRIZ) with a proposed boundary, coordinating with Rivermoor when staff deems appropriate, and reviewing easements for riverfront properties. The agenda is mostly regular business with no final decisions expected.

• Review and approval of July 14, 2025 minutes
• CRIZ creation with proposed boundary
• Meeting with Rivermoor for coordination/negotiation
• Easement reviews for riverfront properties

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting for a site walk at 340 Wadleigh Falls Road to discuss a land conservation project. Following the walk, the commission will consider approving purchases for a picnic table and feather flags, and will discuss ideas for a May event following Turtle Fest 2025.

• Site walk for land conservation project at 340 Wadleigh Falls Road
• Picnic table purchase approval
• Feather flag purchase approval
• Discussion of ideas for May event following Turtle Fest 2025

Public Transportation Advisory Committee

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss transportation and traffic challenges in New Village, review a draft parking study report, and discuss a road safety audit. The agenda also includes recurring discussion items on public transportation, road typology/complete streets, parking infrastructure, and signing/wayfinding.

• Review of July 9, 2025 minutes
• Transportation/traffic challenges in New Village
• Draft parking study report discussion
• Road Safety Audit discussion
• Recurring items: public transportation, road typology/complete streets, parking infrastructure, signing/wayfinding

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board is holding a workshop to review and potentially approve the Transportation Chapter of the Master Plan. The agenda also includes approval of the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. This is a working session focused on planning, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Review of Transportation Chapter of Master Plan
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The Newmarket Planning Board held a workshop to review the draft Transportation Chapter of the Master Plan, presented by the Strafford Regional Planning Commission. The board discussed community engagement results, including priorities for pedestrian safety and parking, and provided numerous specific suggestions for edits to the chapter language, charts, and appendices. No formal decisions were made; the chapter will be revised based on the board's feedback.

• Approved July 8, 2025 workshop minutes (7-0)
• Reviewed draft Transportation Chapter and provided edit suggestions

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board is meeting to review and approve the July 8, 2025 minutes and to consider a request from Chapman Block LLC for a 3-year extension of an approved site plan for a mixed-use building with 28 residential units and 13,000 square feet of commercial space, plus a separate 4-unit residential building, at 56 Exeter Road. The agenda also includes public comments and committee reports.

• Site plan extension request for 28-unit mixed-use building with 13,000 sq ft commercial space at 56 Exeter Road (Tax Map U4, Lot 12)
• Separate 4-unit residential building included in the same site plan
• Original site plan approved October 15, 2021
• Review of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The Newmarket Planning Board approved a two-year extension for Chapman Block LLC's approved site plan at 56 Exeter Road, originally approved in 2021 for a 28-unit mixed-use building with 13,000 sq ft of commercial space plus a 4-unit building. The extension is subject to an engineer's letter confirming the stormwater plan meets current regulations, and requires the site to be brought to binder grade (including stormwater systems and underground utilities) as a condition of vesting. The board also approved the July 8, 2025 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Granted 2-year site plan extension for 56 Exeter Road, subject to stormwater engineer letter and binder grade condition (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 PM (7-0)

Zoning Board

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a special exception request by Dwain Robert Sargent to allow the horizontal expansion of a non-conforming structure at 2-4 Elder Street (Tax Map U2, Lot 169) in the R3 Zoning District. The board will also accept minutes from the July 14 meeting and hear zoning administrator items.

• Public hearing: Special Exception request by Dwain Robert Sargent under Town Code Section 32-5(2)a for horizontal expansion of non-conforming structure at 2-4 Elder Street, Tax Map U2, Lot 169, R3 District
• Acceptance of minutes from July 14, 2025
• Zoning Administrator items

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss updates to the town charter and follow up on the Backyard Bash event. No substantive decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission will discuss the town’s governance framework, including a follow-up on the Backyard Bash event and general charter review. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission is meeting to discuss the Planning Board and the Master Plan, receive a survey update, and plan the Backyard Bash event. The agenda is mostly routine business, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion with Bart McDonough and Val Shelton on Planning Board and Master Plan
• Survey update
• Backyard Bash planning

The Newmarket Charter Commission met on July 22, 2025, and approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting. The commission heard public comment from Andrew Haemker, who advised against changing the form of government, and discussed the Capital Improvement Plan and the elected versus appointed planning board with town officials. No formal decisions were made on these topics; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 PM (unanimous)

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Energy and Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to receive status updates on the Master Plan, Sewall Well Solar project, and the Solar Smart Cohort, as well as an update on Community Power. They will also prepare for the Back Yard Bash event and confirm the next meeting schedule. The agenda is routine and contains no public hearings or votes on specific ordinances.

• Status update: Master Plan
• Status update: Sewall Well Solar
• Status update: Solar Smart Cohort
• Community Power update
• Back Yard Bash preparation

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions including authorizing a conservation easement for the Rosa Family Trust, a master plan contract amendment with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, an annual investment policy update, a Siemens BMS software migration project, and DPW equipment lease payments. The council will also accept minutes, handle appointments and resignations, and receive reports from the town manager and committees.

• Public hearing on Resolution #2025/2026-02 to authorize Conservation Commission purchase and sale of Rosa Family Trust easement
• Resolution 2025/2026-01: Master Plan contract amendment with Strafford Regional Planning Commission (2nd reading)
• Resolution #2025/2026-03: Town Investment Policy annual update (1st reading)
• Resolution #2025/2026-04: Siemens BMS software migration and installation project (1st reading)
• Resolutions #2025/2026-05 and -06: DPW annual lease payments for dump trucks and trackless sidewalk tractor (1st reading)

The Town Council unanimously approved a Purchase & Sales Agreement with the Rosa Family Trust for a 16.3-acre conservation easement off Wadleigh Falls Road, which will be placed as a warrant article for the March Town Meeting. The Council also accepted several resignations and made appointments to the Conservation Commission, and Councilor Colin White resigned effective immediately. Several resolutions were introduced for first reading, including the town investment policy and equipment leases.

• Approved Resolution 2025/2026-02 authorizing Conservation Commission P&S Agreement with Rosa Family Trust (6-0)
• Accepted Tom Jones' resignation from Conservation Commission (6-0)
• Accepted Zachary Angelini's resignation as alternate, appointed him as full member (6-0)
• Appointed Lucas Fromm as alternate member to Conservation Commission (6-0)
• Accepted Ben Buckley's resignation from Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission (6-0)
• Approved Master Plan Contract Amendment with Strafford Regional Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved minutes from June 18 non-public, June 18, and June 25 meetings (6-0 or 5-0-1)

Veteran's Memorial Trust Committee

The Newmarket Veterans Memorial Trust Committee is meeting to discuss maintenance and restoration of local veterans memorials. Key items include getting quotes for the GAR memorial project, repairing an urn at Riverside Cemetery, and addressing rust on WW-2 cannons. The committee will also discuss committee vacancies and a proposed golf fundraiser that appears to have fallen through.

• Getting quotes for 300th rebuild or refurbish of GAR memorial
• Repair crack in urn/planter at Riverside cemetery with epoxy and repaint
• Rust removal and touchup paint for WW-2 cannons
• Proposed golf fundraiser for September 13 at RCC not happening this year
• Inquiry about bandstand lights being off at night

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

The committee agreed in principle to support an expanded scope for a proposed Coastal Resilience Incentive Zone, which would allow private property owners to improve their land with resilient features. The proposal also includes creating a Capital Reserve Fund for the downtown area. Formal recommendations and wording will be drafted for approval at the next meeting. No formal votes were taken; the minutes were tabled.

• Agreed in principle to support expanded scope of Coastal Resilience Incentive Zone proposal
• Agreed to include creation of Capital Reserve Fund for downtown area in proposal
• Tabled approval of June 9, 2025 minutes until next meeting
• Directed Bart to draft formal recommendations and bullet points for next meeting

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

The Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee is meeting to review its June minutes and discuss tax increment financing districts and other approaches to capital improvement. Public comments will be heard. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Discussion of tax increment financing districts for capital improvement
• Review and approval of June 9, 2025 minutes
• Public comments period

Zoning Board

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two requests: a special exception to expand a nonconforming single-family home at 21 Moody Point Drive, and a variance to allow a structure to violate the setback by 5 feet at 11 Bayview Drive. The board will also accept minutes from the June 9 meeting and hear items from the Zoning Administrator.

• Special exception request by Altus Engineering for horizontal expansion of nonconforming structure at 21 Moody Point Drive (Tax Map R2, Lot 43-2) in R1 zoning
• Variance request by Heath Kramer for setback relief of 5 feet at 11 Bayview Drive (Tax Map R1, Lot 25) in R1 zoning
• Acceptance of minutes from June 9, 2025 meeting
• Zoning Administrator items

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special exception for a home expansion at 21 Moody Point Drive and a variance for a deck and porch construction at 11 Bayview Drive. Both requests were approved by a 3-0-0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025, meeting.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved special exception for 21 Moody Point Drive (3-0-0)
• Approved variance for 11 Bayview Drive (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 PM (3-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, approval of June minutes, and several presentations. Key items include a drainage replacement project on Packers Falls Rd, the Great Bay 2030 Initiative, and a review of the 2026/27 fiscal year budget. The commission will also discuss the Rosa Property, bicycle racks, Turtlefest, and a wetland permit application for 21 Moody Point Drive.

• Packers Falls Rd Drainage Replacement presentation by Town Engineer Lyndsay Butler
• Great Bay 2030 Initiative presentation by Lynn Vaccaro, Claudia Reuss, and Owen Corcoran
• Review of Budget for 2026/27 FY
• NHDES Wetland Permit Application – 21 Moody Point Drive, Map R2 Lot 43-2
• Interest form for members and alternates

Public Transportation Advisory Committee

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will review its June 11 minutes and discuss the July 7 site walk in New Village. They will also revisit ongoing topics including public transportation, road typology/complete streets, parking infrastructure, and signing/wayfinding. The meeting is primarily discussion-oriented with no votes or decisions listed.

• Review of June 11, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of July 7, 2025 site walk in New Village
• Revolving discussion: public transportation, road typology/complete streets, parking infrastructure, signing/wayfinding
• Planning items for August 13, 2025 meeting

The Newmarket Public Transportation Advisory Committee approved the minutes from their June 11, 2025 meeting by a 3-0 vote. The committee also discussed findings from a July 7 site walk in New Village, reviewed updates regarding a parking study draft, and talked about COAST Route 7 On Demand and Complete Streets initiatives.

• Approved minutes of June 11, 2025 (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a design review for a proposed 23-unit age-restricted residential development at 200 New Road, which includes wetland disturbance and a water line extension. The board will also discuss its rules of procedure and receive committee and planner reports.

• Design review for 200 New Road LLC: 23 single-family age-restricted units
• Wetland disturbance of 3,600+ square feet for water line connection on Forbs Road
• Property at 200 New Road, Tax Map R3, Lot 56 in B-2 zoning district
• Discussion of Planning Board rules of procedure

The Planning Board held a design review for a proposed 23-unit age-restricted residential development at 200 New Road, which would disturb wetlands and extend a water line. No formal decision was made; the board provided feedback and directed staff to draft rule changes. The board also approved the June 10, 2025 minutes and discussed updates to its rules of procedure.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Conducted design review for 200 New Road LLC's 23-unit age-restricted housing proposal; no vote taken
• Discussed proposed changes to Planning Board rules of procedure; staff to draft language for next meeting
• Adjourned at 8:50 PM (5-0)

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission is meeting to hear presentations on charter governance from Stephen Buckley of the NHMA and on volunteerism from Conservation Commission Chair Cris Blackstone. The agenda also includes public comment, acceptance of minutes, a communications update, and new business.

• Presentation by Stephen Buckley (NHMA) on charter governance and municipal issues
• Input from Cris Blackstone on volunteerism for the Charter Commission
• Public comment period
• Acceptance of June 24, 2025 minutes

The Charter Commission met to discuss the legal requirements for budget committees and capital improvement planning (CIP) with an attorney from the New Hampshire Municipal Association. Members also reviewed strategies for public outreach and volunteerism. The only formal action taken was the approval of the June 24, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Approved June 24, 2025, meeting minutes (8-0)

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Downtown Riverfront chapter of the Master Plan. This is a discussion and review item, not a final decision. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with a pledge and adjournment.

• Review of Downtown Riverfront Chapter of the Master Plan

The Planning Board held a workshop to review the draft Downtown Riverfront chapter of the Master Plan, discussing edits and public comments. No formal decisions were made on the chapter; the only votes were to approve the June 10 meeting minutes and to adjourn.

• Approved June 10, 2025 workshop minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned workshop at 7:02 PM (6-0)

Public Transportation Advisory Committee

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will conduct a site walk to tour New Village and observe existing transportation challenges in the neighborhoods. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission will review its June financial report and the 2025-26 budget, and discuss letters of support for the Elm Street renovation. Old business includes updates on the Art Studio & Garden Tour, a community sing, the 300th sculpture RFP draft, and Elm Street grant applications. New business covers upcoming events like the 2026 photo contest, Backyard Bash, and Ice Cream Social.

• June Financial Report
• AC&T 2025-26 Funds & Budget Review
• Letters of Support for Elm Street Renovation (Chinburg, Fournier, Provost & Love)
• Art Auction ($510 online bids)
• 300th Sculpture RFP Draft Review

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission will meet to accept minutes, review the June financial report, and discuss the 2025-26 funds and budget. They will also review letters of support for the Elm Street renovation and discuss several ongoing projects, including the Art Studio & Garden Tour, a community sing, and the 300th sculpture RFP draft.

• Review of 2025-26 funds and budget
• Letters of support for Elm Street renovation (Chinburg, Fournier, Provost & Love)
• Art auction with $510 in online bids
• RFP draft review for 300th sculpture
• Upcoming events: Backyard Bash (Aug 1), Ice Cream Social (Aug 5)

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission accepted Ben Buckley's resignation, leaving one alternate seat open. They discussed narrowing the RFP for the 300th sculpture project and assigned members to gather more information. The next meeting was moved to August 12.

• Accepted Ben Buckley's resignation (unanimous)
• Moved next meeting to August 12 at 6pm (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 6/3/25 (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on 300th sculpture RFP, assigned follow-ups

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council is holding its annual goal-setting session with Primex. The agenda contains no specific decisions or discussion items, only the scheduled meeting with Primex in the Town Hall Auditorium.

• Annual goal-setting session with Primex

The Town Council held a goal-setting session to review progress on FY25 goals and develop objectives for FY25-26. No formal votes were taken; the council agreed to continue unfinished goals with updated strategic objectives and to revisit progress quarterly or biannually. Key priorities include communication, transportation, energy, housing, and facilities.

• Agreed to continue unfinished FY25 goals with updated objectives for FY25-26
• Agreed to revisit goal progress quarterly or biannually
• Discussed potential partnerships with UNH and local colleges for civic engagement
• Discussed feasibility study on municipal energy production, storage, and distribution
• Discussed developing implementation strategy based on Exeter Street Safety Study

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including accepting minutes from June 10, a survey update, and a communications update. They will also hear from Debra Smith, Chair of the Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission, and address new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Acceptance of June 10, 2025 minutes
• Survey update
• Communications update
• Presentation by Debra Smith, Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission chair

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to conduct routine organizational business, including electing a chair and vice-chair, and approving the minutes from the May 19th meeting. They will also receive an update from the school. No budget decisions or financial items are listed on this agenda.

• Elect Chair
• Elect Vice-Chair
• Approval of May 19th, 2025 minutes
• Update from school

The Newmarket Municipal Budget Committee held a brief organizational meeting. Members elected Brian Rowley as Chairman for the term by a 5-0 vote, and tabled the Vice Chair election until the next meeting. The committee also approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention). No other substantive decisions were made; the Newmarket School update was deferred to the next meeting.

• Elected Brian Rowley as Chairman of the Municipal Budget Committee (5-0)
• Tabled election of Vice Chair until next meeting
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 32 of the Zoning Ordinance, then consider the ordinance in a second reading. The Council will also vote on a water rate increase resolution and a vehicle purchase resolution, and review a contract amendment for the Master Plan.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance #2024/2025-1, amendments to Chapter 32 Zoning
• Resolution #2024/2025-42: Water rate increase
• Resolution #2024/2025-43: Purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe
• Resolution #2025/2026-01: Master Plan contract amendment with Strafford Regional Planning Commission
• Appointments to Conservation Commission and resignation from Energy & Environment Committee

The Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance #2024/2025-1, amending Chapter 32 Zoning to dissolve M-1 and M2A districts and create a new Village Corridor (VC) district along the Route 108 corridor, with updated special use permit criteria and definitions. The council also approved a water rate increase (6-1) and a vehicle purchase for a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe (7-0). Appointments to the Conservation Commission and acceptance of resignations were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance #2024/2025-1 zoning amendments (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024/2025-42 water rate increase (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024/2025-43 vehicle purchase (7-0)
• Appointed Elizabeth Dudley to Conservation Commission (7-0)
• Appointed George Anderson to Conservation Commission (7-0)
• Accepted Ellen Read's resignation from Energy & Environment Committee (7-0)
• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Sealed Non-Public Session minutes indefinitely (7-0)

Trustees of the Trust Funds

The Trustees of the Trust Funds will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from March and conduct a fiscal review of the town's trusts with Cambridge Trust. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review and approve minutes from March 17, 2025 meeting
• Fiscal meeting on the Trusts with Cambridge Trust

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review correspondence, and discuss financial summaries including Turtlefest amounts. They will also hear updates on the Master Plan, committee reports, and treasurer's updates covering the Rosa Property, proposed stewardship projects, and Land and Water Conservation Grants.

• Approve meeting minutes from May 8, 2025
• Correspondence on Turtle Crossing and Camp Scholarship Funding
• Financial summary including Turtlefest amounts
• Rosa Property update
• Land and Water Conservation Grants

The Newmarket Conservation Commission approved several spending items, including up to $200 for turtle crossing signs, a $275 scholarship for Camp ATLAS, $658 for NH Turtle Rescue, up to $550 for birding supplies for the library, and up to $300 for boundary posts at Heron Point. They also affirmed support for reviewing the Wetland Overlay District and discussed future trail connectivity projects. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved up to $200 for turtle crossing signs (5-0)
• Approved $275 for Camp ATLAS scholarship (5-0)
• Approved $658 donation to NH Turtle Rescue (5-0)
• Approved up to $550 for binoculars and birding supplies for library (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 24 Turtlefest t-shirts (5-0)
• Affirmed support for Planning Board rep to review Wetland Overlay District (5-0)
• Approved up to $300 for Heron Point boundary posts (5-0)

Public Transportation Advisory Committee

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will hold its June 11, 2025 meeting at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items: reviewing minutes from the May 14 meeting, discussing general topics like public transportation and parking infrastructure, and planning future agenda items.

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee reviewed a draft Complete Streets policy, discussing street classifications, traffic calming, and definitions, but took no formal action on it. The committee approved the May 14, 2025 minutes and adjourned, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned at 8:40 PM (5-0)

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Energy Chapter of the Master Plan. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting includes the Pledge of Allegiance and adjournment.

• Review of Energy Chapter of Master Plan

The Planning Board held a workshop to review the draft Energy Chapter of the Master Plan, discussing goals, data, and potential edits. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the chapter will be placed on the next regular meeting agenda for public comment. The board also noted the need to appoint a representative to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee.

• Reviewed draft Energy Chapter of Master Plan (no vote)
• Consensus to keep last paragraph on page 2 of draft chapter
• Consensus to leave presentation title image as is
• Adjourned workshop at 7:03 PM (7-0)

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special use permit application for a sewer line connection at 4½ and 8 North Main Street. The meeting will also discuss updates to the board’s rules of procedure and review wetlands mapping. No decisions are scheduled beyond the public hearing.

• Public hearing for special use permit (Jim Phelps) at 4½ and 8 North Main Street
• Discussion on Planning Board rules of procedure
• Discussion on updating prime wetlands maps

The Newmarket Planning Board approved a special use permit for Jim Phelps to connect a new force main sewer line from 8 North Main Street to an existing force main at 4 ½ North Main Street, disturbing 79+ square feet of hydric B soil buffer. The approval was subject to conditions including erosion control measures, a pre-construction meeting, and an as-built plan. The board also waived the requirement for the chair to sign the site plan and removed a condition about future separate ownership. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved special use permit for sewer line connection (7-0)
• Waived Planning Board chair signature on site plan (7-0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes as amended (7-0)
• Accepted application as substantially complete (7-0)
• Removed condition requiring separate sewer line if properties under different ownership (consensus)
• Appointed Zach Shollar to Energy & Environment Advisory Committee (7-0)

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission will review and adopt meeting rules, accept minutes from the May 27 meeting, and hear a presentation on forms of government. The group will also hold a public hearing, discuss the commission’s timeline, and receive updates from subcommittees.

• Review and adoption of meeting rules
• Presentation by Steve Fournier on forms of government
• Public hearing scheduled

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

The committee discussed the New Hampshire Coastal Resilience Program (CRIZ) and agreed it is worth pursuing, despite no currently identified benefits. They approved the May 19 meeting minutes 5-0. The town planner will update a proposed resiliency zones map and develop public benefit scenarios. No formal decisions were made on the program itself.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Agreed to pursue the NH Coastal Resilience Program (CRIZ) despite no identified benefits
• Agreed town planner will update proposed resiliency zones map and develop public benefit scenarios

Zoning Board

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two variance requests. The first is a continuation of a request by New Road Newmarket, LLC to allow age-restricted housing at 200 New Road in the B2 district. The second is a request from the Alexxandre M Monastiero Revocable Trust to allow a single-family residence on a Class VI road without upgrading it at 90 Hersey Lane. The board will also accept minutes and hear from the Zoning Administrator.

• Variance request by New Road Newmarket, LLC for age-restricted housing at 200 New Road (Tax Map R3, Lot 56) in B2 district
• Variance request from Alexxandre M Monastiero Revocable Trust for single-family residence at 90 Hersey Lane (Tax Map R5, Lot 42) in R2 district
• Continuation from May 12, 2025 meeting
• Acceptance of minutes from May 12, 2025
• Zoning Administrator items

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variances. The first allows age-restricted housing at 200 New Road in the B2 district, and the second permits a single-family home on a Class VI road at 90 Hersey Lane. Both were approved unanimously (5-0).

• Approved variance for age-restricted housing at 200 New Road (5-0)
• Approved variance for single-family residence at 90 Hersey Lane (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 (4-0-1, Daigle abstained)

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold its regular session on June 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers. The meeting includes procedural items, public forum, and reports, but the most consequential actions involve first-reading resolutions for a water rate increase and vehicle purchases, as well as a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Resolution #2024/2025-42: Water rate increase proposal
• Resolution 2024/2025-43: Purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe
• Ordinance #2024/2025-1: Proposed amendments to Chapter 32 Zoning
• Resolution #2024/2025-41: Library feasibility study (second reading)
• Public forum for resident comments on agenda items

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission will accept minutes from the May 6 meeting, review the May financial report, and discuss the 2025–26 funds and budget. Members will also receive updates on library and school projects, plan the Art in the Heart event, and review fundraising plans for an art dinner.

• 2025–26 Funds & Budget Review
• Art in the Heart of Newmarket event planning (June 21)
• Library Project Update
• Lincoln Cultural Performance at Newmarket Schools
• Art Dinner fundraising discussion

Charter Commission

The Newmarket Charter Commission will hold an organizational meeting to establish its leadership and operational framework. Members will elect officers, review their official charge, and adopt rules for future meetings.

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
• Adoption of Rules and Regulations Governing the Conduct of Meetings
• Establishment of tentative meeting calendar and timeline

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a regular session with a non-public session for pending litigation and legal advice. They will consider accepting minutes, an appointment to the Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission, and reports from the town manager. Key items include a second reading of a resolution to designate authority for the Water State Revolving Fund and a first reading of a resolution for a library feasibility study.

• Resolution #2024/2025-40: Designation of Authority for Water State Revolving Fund (2nd reading)
• Resolution #2024/2025-41: Library Feasibility Study (1st reading)
• Appointment: Geraldine Bresnahan to Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission (term to April 2027)
• Public Forum for resident comments (3-minute limit per speaker, 15-minute total)
• Non-public session for pending litigation and legal advice

The Town Council unanimously approved a resolution granting the Town Manager blanket authority to apply for Water State Revolving Fund loans, and appointed Geraldine Bresnahan as an alternate to the Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission. Minutes from May 7 were approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussion.

• Approved May 7, 2025 Non-public Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 7, 2025 Draft Minutes (6-0)
• Appointed Geraldine Bresnahan as Alternate to Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024/2025-40 Designation of Authority for Water State Revolving Fund (6-0)

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

The Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee will meet on May 19, 2025, to conduct regular business. The committee is scheduled to discuss potential approaches for financing capital improvements along the riverfront.

• Discussion on capital improvement financing for the riverfront
• Review and approval of April 14, 2025, meeting minutes

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee will meet to review the town and school quarterly reports. The committee will also hold internal elections for the positions of Vice-Chair and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Representative.

• Town Quarterly Report
• School Quarterly Report
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Election of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Representative
• Approval of January 6 and January 13 meeting minutes

The Budget Committee reviewed the Town's and School District's third-quarter financial reports, noting expenditure and revenue trends. It appointed Cris Blackstone as the committee's representative to the CIP Committee (6-0). The election of a vice chair was tabled until the next meeting.

• Appointed Cris Blackstone as CIP Committee representative (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2025 (6-0)
• Tabled election of vice chair until next meeting

Master Plan Subcommittee

The Master Plan Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss the Economic Development and Energy chapters of the Master Plan, and to have a final discussion on the Land, Water, and Conservation and Arts, Culture, and Historic Resources chapters. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Presentation and review of Economic Development Chapter
• Presentation and review of Energy Chapter
• Final discussion on Land, Water, and Conservation Chapter
• Final discussion on Arts, Culture, and Historic Resources Chapter

Public Transportation Advisory Committee

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will convene on May 14 at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers to review minutes from April 9, 2025, discuss a road typology mapping exercise, receive a parking study update, and share local and regional updates. No formal decisions are scheduled.

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will meet to hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 32-Zoning of the Municipal Code. The board will also review meeting minutes from March 18, 2025, and April 8, 2025, handle committee assignments and reports, and hear the planner's report.

• Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 32-Zoning modifying special use permit criteria, definitions, zoning districts, and use tables

General

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request by New Road Newmarket, LLC to allow age-restricted housing at 200 New Road (Tax Map R3, Lot 56) in the B2 zoning district. This item was continued from the April 14 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from that meeting.

• Variance request for age-restricted housing at 200 New Road (Tax Map R3, Lot 56) in B2 district
• Continued from April 14, 2025
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including minutes, finances, and committee reports. They will also review updates on land conservation projects, including the Rosa and Mitchell properties, and plan for upcoming events like TurtleFest and a cleanup at Heron Point Sanctuary.

• Land conservation: Rosa budget and next steps, Mitchell project updates
• Wiggin Farm: boardwalk replacement, mowing, trail revisiting, ground nesting birds
• Ash Swamp Road: turtle crossing/aquatic passage updates
• TurtleFest 2025 planning for May 10
• Heron Point Sanctuary cleanup postponed from April 26

The Newmarket Conservation Commission approved an additional $5,000 from the Conservation Fund for the Rosa-Folletts Brook Land Conservation Project, on top of the $150,580 previously approved. The LCHIP funding request was adjusted from $80,000 to $75,000, covering only the Durham portion. The commission also approved the April 10 meeting minutes and adjourned at 8:10 PM.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved additional $5,000 from Conservation Fund for Rosa-Folletts Brook project (7-0)
• Adjourned at 8:10 PM (7-0)

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council is holding its regular session, including a non-public session on property matters, public forum, and consideration of minutes and appointments. The main actionable item is a first reading of a resolution to designate authority for the Water State Revolving Fund, which relates to potential water infrastructure borrowing. The meeting also includes appointments to the Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission and the Housing Authority.

• Resolution # 2024/2025 - 40: Designation of Authority for Water State Revolving Fund (1st reading)
• Appointment of Linda Ziarnowski to Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission (term to April 2027)
• Reappointment of Dominic Rovetto to Housing Authority (term to April 2030)
• Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3,II(d) for acquisition, sale, or lease of property
• Public forum limited to 15 minutes, speakers limited to 3 minutes

The Town Council held a nonpublic session to discuss tax deeding. They approved a motion allowing the Town Manager to accept properties for deeding if 2022 taxes remain unpaid by June 4, 2025, excluding three mobile homes in mobile home parks. The decision was unanimous (7-0).

• Approved motion to accept properties for tax deeding if 2022 taxes unpaid by June 4, 2025 (7-0)
• Excluded 3 mobile homes in mobile home parks from deeding; those owners will be taken to small claims court

Veteran's Memorial Trust Committee

The Newmarket Veterans Memorial Trust Committee will convene to discuss maintenance of the GAR memorial, a cracked urn at Riverside Cemetery, rust removal on WW-II cannons, and whether to hold a golf fundraiser on September 13 at RCC. The group will also address a question about the bandstand’s nighttime lighting.

• Repair cracked urn at Riverside Cemetery with epoxy and repaint
• Remove rust and touch up paint on WW-II cannons
• Consider September 13 golf fundraiser at RCC for fall
• Investigate why bandstand lights are off at night
• Review quotes for GAR memorial rebuild or refurbish

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Energy and Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to elect officers, approve prior minutes, and discuss updates on the Energy Chapter Master Plan and Community Power. The committee will also review recycling next steps, including current costs and options for improvement. The agenda includes public comments and scheduling for 2025-2026.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Recording Secretary
• Acceptance of minutes from March 26, 2025
• Energy Chapter Master Plan Update
• Community Power Update
• Recycling discussion: solid waste budget $335,000, recycling budget $375,000 for year ending July 2025

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council is holding its regular session, which includes electing officers, adopting council rules for 2025/2026, and making committee assignments. The council will also consider appointing Ben Buckley to the Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission and accepting Morgan Santos's resignation from that commission. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major ordinances or public hearings listed.

• Election of officers and adoption of Town Council Rules 2025/2026
• Appointment of Ben Buckley as Alternate Member to the Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission (term expires April 2026)
• Acceptance of Morgan Santos's resignation from the Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission
• Public Forum limited to 15 minutes, with 3-minute speaker limit

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

The committee approved the February 10 minutes as amended (5-0) and agreed to prioritize goals in the Riverfront Chapter of the Master Plan, without considering cost or time. Members reviewed the goals matrix and made priority recommendations. The next meeting was moved to May 19, 2025.

• Approved Feb 10 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Agreed to set priorities for Riverfront Chapter goals, excluding cost/time
• Reviewed goals matrix and made priority recommendations
• Moved next meeting to May 19, 2025

General

The Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee is meeting to review and discuss a proposed master plan chapter and action item matrix. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of minutes from February 10, 2025, and new/old business. This is a regular business meeting with no final decisions listed.

• Review and discussion on proposed master plan chapter and action item matrix
• Public comments
• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2025

General

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear four requests at its April 14 meeting: two special exceptions to expand nonconforming garages on South Main Street and Ash Swamp Road, one variance to add a dwelling unit on South Main Street, and one variance to allow age-restricted housing on New Road. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes.

• Special Exception for Fredrick Wallace to expand garage and add living space at 237 South Main Street
• Special Exception for Russell and Carol Ross to expand garage at 389 Ash Swamp Road
• Variance for John Shaheen to add an additional dwelling unit at 196 South Main Street
• Variance for New Road Newmarket, LLC to permit age-restricted housing at 200 New Road

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two special exceptions for garage expansions, granted a variance for an additional dwelling unit, and granted a continuance for a variance request. All votes were unanimous except the continuance, which passed 3-1.

• Approved special exception for Fredrick Wallace to expand nonconforming garage at 237 South Main Street (5-0)
• Approved special exception for Russell and Carol Ross to expand garage at 389 Ash Swamp Road (5-0)
• Granted variance to John Shaheen for an additional dwelling unit at 196 South Main Street (5-0)
• Granted continuance to May 12, 2025 for New Road Newmarket, LLC variance request at 200 New Road (3-1)

Conservation Commission

The Newmarket Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Auditorium. The agenda includes electing officers, approving minutes, and receiving reports from various committees. Key discussion items include land conservation projects (Rosa, Mitchell), TurtleFest planning, and land stewardship projects such as Prime Wetlands Mapping and a turtle crossing on Ash Swamp Road. The meeting is largely procedural but includes substantive updates on ongoing conservation efforts.

• Election of officers: Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Committee Reps
• Land Conservation: Rosa budget and next steps; Mitchell property
• TurtleFest 2025 planning (May 10)
• Projects: Prime Wetlands Mapping, Wiggin Farm boardwalk replacement, Ash Swamp Road turtle crossing
• Events: Heron Point Sanctuary Clean-up (April 26), Roadside Clean-up (April 27), Newmarket Cares Day (May 23)

Master Plan Subcommittee

The Master Plan Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss several chapters of the town's Master Plan, including the Land and Water Conservation Chapter, the Arts, Culture and Historic Resources Chapter, and final discussion on the Transportation and Riverfront Chapters. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Review of Land and Water Conservation Chapter
• Review of Arts, Culture and Historic Resources Chapter
• Final discussion on Transportation and Riverfront Chapters

Public Transportation Advisory Committee

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to review minutes from March 12, 2025, and discuss regular business including a road typology mapping exercise and an update on a parking study. They will also consider items for the next meeting on May 14, 2025.

• Review of March 12, 2025 minutes
• Road typology mapping exercise
• Parking study update
• Discussion of items for May 14, 2025 meeting

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission will accept minutes, review the March financial report, and discuss the 2025–26 budget. Members will also review an RFP for the Willey House Park Sculpture project, comment on a Master Plan draft chapter, and plan upcoming events including a June art garden tour and August photo contest.

• AC&T 2025-26 Funds & Budget Review
• Willey House Park Sculpture RFP review
• Master Plan Update Subcommittee Draft Chapter Comments
• Art in the Heart of the Garden event on Sat. June 21
• 2026 Photo Contest launch June with theme 'It’s Reigning Cats & Dogs'

Planning Board

The Newmarket Planning Board will meet to review and discuss proposed zoning amendments, set a public hearing, and elect leadership positions including Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting will also include committee assignments, reports, and public comments.

• Proposed zoning amendments (public hearing to be set)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Committee assignments (Conservation Commission, Energy and Environment, Capital Improvement Program)

The Planning Board reviewed and discussed proposed zoning amendments for the Village Corridor districts, reaching consensus on key details such as residential densities (12, 8, and 16 units per building for VCN, VCC, and VCS), a 30-foot maximum front setback, and requiring a special use permit for building type control. The board agreed to hold a public hearing in May before forwarding to Town Council. The board also appointed Eric Botterman to a 3-year alternate position, elected Val Shelton as Chair and Zach Shollar as Vice Chair, and postponed approval of the March 18 minutes.

• Appointed Eric Botterman to 3-year alternate position (7-0)
• Postponed approval of March 18, 2025 minutes to May 13 meeting (7-0)
• Reached consensus on residential densities: 12, 8, 16 units per building for VCN, VCC, VCS
• Reached consensus on 30-foot maximum front setback
• Reached consensus to add clarifying language on maximum road setback for first building with frontage
• Reached consensus to hold public hearing in May before Town Council review
• Elected Val Shelton as Chair (6-0-1)
• Elected Zach Shollar as Vice Chair (6-0-1)

General

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a regular session to receive a PowerPoint presentation on the Water System Master Plan. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions scheduled.

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will meet April 2, 2025 to accept minutes, process nominations and resignations, and hear reports including the Water Master Plan. Resolutions on computer systems, asset management, and wastewater upgrades are scheduled for second reading, while a resolution opposing state bill SB 297 will receive its first reading.

• Accept resignation of Shannon Culpepper from Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission
• Appoint Doug Spicher to Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission through April 2028
• Reappoint Peter Nelson as Strafford Regional Planning Commissioner to March 1, 2029
• Second reading of Resolution #2024/2025-38 - Wastewater Master Plan
• First reading of Resolution #2024/2025-39 - Opposing SB 297

The Town Council unanimously approved resolutions for computer system upgrades, a wastewater asset management plan, and a wastewater master plan. It also unanimously approved a resolution opposing Senate Bill 297, which the town manager said could impose new financial burdens on municipalities. The council accepted resignations and made appointments to the Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission and the Strafford Regional Planning Commission.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted Shannon Culpepper's resignation from Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission (7-0)
• Accepted Doug Spicher's resignation as alternate member to Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Doug Spicher to Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission, term to April 2028 (7-0)
• Reappointed Peter Nelson as Strafford Regional Planning Commissioner, term to March 1, 2029 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024/2025-35 for computer systems upgrades (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024/2025-37 for wastewater asset management plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024/2025-38 for wastewater master plan (7-0)

General

The Energy and Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss recycling services with a presentation from Casella, review updates to the Energy Chapter of the Master Plan, and receive a Community Power update. The agenda also includes public comments and approval of previous meeting notes.

• Casella Recycling presentation and discussion
• Energy Chapter Master Plan update
• Community Power update
• Public comments

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on accepting Tanner Circle as a town road under Resolution #2024/2025-32. The meeting will also consider appointments to several boards and commissions, including library trustees and conservation commission members, and hear reports from town departments.

• Public hearing on accepting Tanner Circle as a town road (Resolution #2024/2025-32)
• Appointments to Library Trustee (Jennifer Wieselquist, Nicole Benson) and Conservation Commission (Jessica Cann, Cris Blackstone)
• Reappointment to Zoning Board of Adjustment (Al Zink)
• Resolutions for WWTF solids disposal and Sewell Solar Project preliminary design
• Resolution for special election to establish a Charter Commission (no second reading required)

The Town Council approved a 5-year extension of the Casella contract for wastewater solids disposal (Resolution #2024/2025-33) and approved preliminary design for the Sewell Solar Project (Resolution #2024/2025-34). They also approved a special election to establish a Charter Commission, amended to use hand-count ballots, and made several appointments to town boards and commissions. The council held a public hearing to remedy the acceptance of Tanner Circle as a town road, which was previously approved without the required hearing.

• Approved Resolution #2024/2025-33, WWTF Solids Disposal contract extension (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024/2025-34, Sewell Solar Project Preliminary Design (6-1)
• Approved Resolution #2024/2025-36, Special Election to Establish Charter Commission, amended to use hand-count ballots (7-0)
• Approved appointments: Jennifer Wieselquist and Nicole Benson as Library Trustees, William Raley to Energy & Environment, Michael Provost as Cemetery Trustee, Jessica Cann, Colin Lawson, and Cris Blackstone to Conservation Commission, Morgan Santos to Arts, Culture & Tourism, Julia Sinclair to Energy & Environment Advisory, Al Zink to Zoning Board (all unanimous except Blackstone 5-0-1)
• Accepted Melissa Sharples' resignation from Conservation Commission (6-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Held public hearing on acceptance of Tanner Circle as town road; no public comment

General

The Newmarket Planning Board will meet to review and discuss proposed zoning amendments and the Master Plan Update Review Schedule. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of minutes, and committee reports.

• Review and discussion on proposed zoning amendments
• Discuss Master Plan Update Review Schedule
• Public comments
• Approval of February 11, 2025 minutes

The Planning Board discussed and reached consensus on proposed zoning amendments for new Village Corridor districts, including reduced lot sizes and setbacks, and a rule requiring commercial or mixed-use for redevelopment of existing commercial properties on main roads. No formal votes were taken on the amendments; the board will continue review in April with a target public hearing in May. The board also approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes as amended.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Reached consensus on VCC District: minimum lot size 3,000 sf, frontage 40', zero setbacks
• Reached consensus on VCS/VCN Districts: minimum lot size 5,000 sf, road setback 5', side/rear 10'
• Reaffirmed structure heights: 35' in VCN, 50' in VCC/VCS, no minimum
• Consensus: redevelopment of existing commercial properties on North Main, Main, Exeter must be mixed-use or fully commercial
• Consensus: more than four residential units on those roads requires commercial
• Confirmed parking: 1 per unit for VCN/VCS, none for VCC
• Adjourned at 9:04 PM (6-0)

General

The Newmarket Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss conservation-related items, including a presentation on Prime Wetlands Mapping, the Master Plan's Land & Water Conservation chapter, and various land conservation and stewardship projects. They will also consider a permit request for Schanda Park and plan upcoming events like TurtleFest and Earth Day cleanups.

• Prime Wetlands Mapping presentation by Mark West
• Master Plan-Land & Water Conservation Chapter with SRPC
• Schanda Park: Rec Dept permit request
• Heron Point Sanctuary: Earth Day clean-up on April 26
• Wiggin Farm: boardwalk replacement

General

The Master Plan Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss chapters of the Master Plan, including the Downtown Riverfront and Transportation chapters, as well as existing and future land use maps. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Review of Downtown Riverfront Chapter
• Review of Transportation Chapter
• Review and discussion of Existing and Future Land Use Maps

The Master Plan Subcommittee met and reviewed draft chapters of the Master Plan, including the Downtown Riverfront and Transportation chapters, and discussed the existing land use map. No formal decisions were made; the February meeting minutes were tabled, and the meeting adjourned with all in favor.

• Tabled approval of February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reviewed Downtown Riverfront Chapter presentation
• Reviewed Transportation Chapter presentation
• Discussed existing land use map for accuracy
• Adjourned meeting at 6:34 PM (all in favor)

General

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the transportation chapter of the Master Plan, receive a parking study update, and discuss wayfinding. The agenda also includes updates on other transportation initiatives and planning for the next meeting.

• Discussion of Master Plan transportation chapter
• Parking study update
• Wayfinding discussion
• Updates on other transportation initiatives

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee approved the February minutes with a correction, discussed the draft transportation chapter of the Master Plan, and planned a parking study for April. They also discussed wayfinding signage concepts and received updates on the pedestrian bridge replacement application and other transportation projects. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes with correction (5-0)
• Discussed Master Plan transportation chapter, still in draft
• Planned April parking study with volunteer recruitment
• Discussed wayfinding signage, no formal action
• Noted pedestrian bridge replacement application submitted to NHDOT TAP program
• Noted Ash Swamp Road bridge deck repair to close road for ~4 weeks in April

General

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: two special exceptions for non-conforming structure expansions on Riverbend Road, and a variance request for 46 age-restricted residential units at 200 New Road. The board will also accept minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting and address zoning administrator items.

• Special exception for vertical expansion of non-conforming structure at 20 Riverbend Road (Tax Map U1, Lot 1-9) to convert deck into screen room
• Special exception for horizontal expansion of non-conforming structure at 18 Riverbend Road (Tax Map U1, Lot 1-8) for 2-story covered screen room with hot tub
• Variance request from New Road Newmarket, LLC for 46 age-restricted residential units at 200 New Road (Tax Map R3, Lot 56) in B2 district
• Public hearings for all three applications

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two special exception applications for properties on Riverbend Road, allowing vertical and horizontal expansions of nonconforming structures. Both applications were approved unanimously (5-0). A third application for 200 New Road was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved special exception for vertical expansion at 20 Riverbend Road (5-0)
• Approved special exception for horizontal expansion at 18 Riverbend Road (5-0)
• Application for 200 New Road withdrawn by applicant

Town Council

The Town Council will accept minutes from a prior meeting, review a December financial report, and hear updates from the Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission. Items include calendar and merchandise sales, correspondence, and a reassignment on the commission. Old business covers the Willey House Park sculpture update, a master plan subcommittee report, and 2025 project planning for events and proposals.

• Calendar sales totaling $177.52
• Merchandise sales totaling $68.00
• Willey House Park sculpture update
• 2025 Artist Studio Tour scheduled for June 18
• Artist Among Us Pocket Park mural collage proposal

The Town Council unanimously approved four resolutions: a library architectural feasibility study, a cybersecurity audit with Adam Consulting Group, a $92,500 contract with Stafford Regional Planning Commission for zoning recommendations, and acceptance of Tanner Circle as a town road. The council also reappointed Scott McGrath to the Energy & Environment Advisory Committee and approved the February 19 meeting minutes. No decisions were made on first-reading items.

• Approved Feb 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1, Chair abstained)
• Reappointed Scott McGrath to Energy & Environment Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024/2025-29 Library Architectural Feasibility Study (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024/2025-30 Cybersecurity Audit as amended (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024/2025-31 $92,500 zoning contract with Stafford Regional Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024/2025-32 Acceptance of Tanner Circle as town road (6-0)

General

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission is meeting to accept minutes, review the February financial report and available funds, and receive updates on the LRAC grant and member terms. They will also discuss old business including the Willey House Park sculpture, the Master Plan subcommittee draft, and planning for 2025 projects such as the Artist Studio/Garden Tour and the Library Project.

• February Financial Report and AC&T Available Funds review
• LRAC Grant Funds Update by Ben Buckley
• Member Term Renewals & Changes by Wendy Chase
• Willey House Park Sculpture Update
• 2025 Project Planning: Artist Studio/Garden Tour (June 18) and Library Project

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission accepted minutes, noted resignations from Shannon Culpepper and Ben Buckley, and discussed plans for a sculpture at Willey House Park and outreach to the Library trustees about the mural project. No major funding decisions were made; the LRAC grant was reported as cut due to government changes.

• Approved minutes of 2/4/25 as amended (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Shannon Culpepper
• Ben Buckley to resign and apply as Alternate Representative; Doug Spicher to apply for vacated Representative seat
• Commission will not proceed with Marcus Weinfurten sculpture proposal; RFP draft to be discussed next meeting
• Approved motion to reach out to Library trustees and Friends of the Library about mural project (unanimous)
• Scheduled next mural flip in pocket park for June 21
• Noted LRAC grant funding cut due to government changes

General

The Riverfront Advisory Committee is meeting to review a draft chapter of the Master Plan and receive an update from the Master Plan committee. The agenda includes a public forum, acceptance of minutes, and no new business.

• Public Forum
• Acceptance of minutes from February 10, 2025
• Master Plan chapter development—Draft Review
• Master Plan committee update

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Energy and Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Energy Chapter of the Master Plan, recycling status, and the Community Power program. The agenda also includes introducing a new member and approving previous meeting minutes.

• Energy Chapter Master Plan Update
• Recycling Status
• Community Power Update
• Introduction of new member Julia Sinclair
• Approval of January 22, 2025 meeting minutes

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including public comment and approval of minutes from previous meetings. No substantive budget decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Public session for resident input
• Approval of Jan 6th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of Jan 13th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for Mar 24th, 2025

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will meet to accept meeting minutes, consider appointments, and hear reports from the Town Manager and committees. The Council will also review resolutions in first reading, including a $92,500 contract for zoning recommendations and a library architectural feasibility study.

• Resolution #2024/2025-31: $92,500 contract with Stafford Regional Planning Commission for zoning recommendations
• Resolution #2024/2025-29: Library architectural feasibility study
• Resolution #2024/2025-30: Cybersecurity audit
• Resolution #2024/2025-32: Acceptance of Tanner Circle as a town road
• Nomination of Sarah Wrightsman to Strafford Regional Planning Commission

General

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from New Road Newmarket, LLC to allow 46 age-restricted residential units at 200 New Road (Tax Map R3, Lot 56) in the B2 Zoning District. The board will also accept minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting and hear items from the Zoning Administrator.

• Public hearing for variances from Town Ordinance Sections 32-56, 32-89, and 32-155(c)(3-4)
• Proposal for 46 age-restricted residential units at 200 New Road
• Property located in B2 Zoning District (Tax Map R3, Lot 56)
• Acceptance of minutes from January 13, 2025

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

The committee reviewed the initial draft of the Riverfront chapter of the Newmarket Master Plan, discussing sections on vision, vibrancy, connectivity, and accessibility. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes. The committee agreed to provide comments before the next meeting, and the next meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2025.

• Approved minutes from January 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Agreed to submit comments on the draft Riverfront chapter before the next meeting

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council is holding a regular session with a public forum, minutes approval, and several appointments and reappointments to town boards and committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major ordinances or contracts listed for decision.

• Appointment of Chesnie York to the Police Department by Town Clerk Terri Littlefield
• Transfer of Benjamin Buckley to alternate member of Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission
• Transfer of Doug Spicher to full-time member of Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission
• Reappointment of Wayne Rosa to Zoning Board of Adjustment (term to April 2028)
• Appointment of Julia Sinclair to Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Newmarket Town Council approved the swearing-in of new Police Officer Chesnie York, reappointed Wayne Rosa to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and accepted resignations and appointments to town committees. The council also approved minutes from prior meetings, but did not act on two Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission membership transfers due to procedural issues. No ordinances or resolutions were considered.

• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-1, Blackstone abstained)
• Approved January 29, 2025 Warrant Article Public Hearing minutes (4-0-3, White, Blackstone, Ward abstained)
• Swore in new Police Officer Chesnie York
• Reappointed Wayne Rosa to Zoning Board of Adjustment, term to April 2028 (7-0)
• Accepted Rebecca Camire's resignation from Energy & Environment Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Julia Sinclair to Energy & Environment Advisory Committee, term to April 2025 (7-0)
• Did not act on membership transfers for Benjamin Buckley and Doug Spicher on Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission due to improper procedure

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission will meet to accept minutes, review financial reports, and discuss correspondence. Old business includes updates on the Willey House Park sculpture, the Master Plan, and planning for 2025 projects such as the Artist Studio Tour and a library proposal. New business items will be considered.

• Calendar sales: $177.52
• Merchandise sales: $68.00
• Willey House Park sculpture update
• Artist Studio Tour planned for June 18
• Library Project Proposal PPT & Meeting

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is holding a routine meeting with no substantive budget items on the agenda. The main actions are approving minutes from two prior meetings and noting the next scheduled meeting date.

• Approval of Jan 6th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of Jan 13th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for Feb 24th, 2025

Energy & Environment Advisory Committee

The Energy and Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to review and update goals and timelines for the Energy Chapter of the Master Plan and to receive an update on Community Power. The agenda also includes approval of the December 5, 2024 meeting minutes and public comments.

• Review/update of Energy Chapter Master Plan goals and timelines
• Community Power update

Veteran's Memorial Trust Committee

The Newmarket Veterans Memorial Trust Committee is meeting to handle routine business including roll call, public comments, and approval of minutes. They will also discuss several projects: a historical program for the 80th anniversary of WWII, whether to rebuild or refurbish the GAR memorial, an article for a book, a prototype name tag for the honor roll bandstand display case, a possible golf fundraiser, and why bandstand lights have been off at night.

• Discussion on rebuilding or refurbishing GAR memorial
• Prototype name tag for additional names on honor roll bandstand display case
• Possible golf fundraiser this fall
• Inquiry about bandstand lights being off at night
• Welcome new committee member Denise Bevins

Town Council

The Newmarket Town Council will hold its regular session, including public forum, minutes approval, and appointments. The main business is three resolutions in first reading, including a $5.5M bond to replace the Bay Rd forcemain and a $100k design contract, plus a stormwater project on Cushing and Lubberland roads. The Town Manager requests suspension of rules to move these forward.

• Resolution #2024/2025-26: $5.5M bond for Bay Rd forcemain replacement
• Resolution #2024/2025-27: $100k for Bay Rd forcemain design
• Resolution #2024/2025-28: Cushing Rd Lubberland Rd stormwater project
• Appointment: Carol Grulla to Public Transportation Advisory Committee (term to April 2027)
• Public hearing on warrant articles scheduled for Jan 29, 2025

The Town Council unanimously approved three bond resolutions: $5.5M for replacing the Bay Rd forcemain, $100k for its design, and a stormwater project on Cushing and Lubberland roads. The council also appointed Carol Grulla to the Public Transportation Advisory Committee and approved the December 18, 2024 minutes. No public comment was made during the forum.

• Approved $5.5M bond for Bay Rd forcemain replacement (6-0)
• Approved $100k bond for Bay Rd forcemain design (6-0)
• Approved Cushing Rd/Lubberland Rd stormwater project bond (6-0)
• Appointed Carol Grulla to Public Transportation Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

General

The Newmarket Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to accept minutes from a prior meeting and conduct a public hearing on a variance request from New Road Newmarket, LLC. The variance seeks to allow age-restricted residential units at 200 New Road in the B2 zoning district.

• Public hearing for age-restricted housing variances at 200 New Road (Tax Map R3, Lot 56)

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee will vote on the town and school operating budgets and warrant articles for fiscal year 2026. The meeting also includes a public session and approval of prior minutes. This is a decision-making meeting, not just discussion.

• Vote on Town FY'26 Operating Budget
• Vote on Town FY'26 Budget Warrant Articles
• Vote on School FY'26 Operating Budget
• Vote on School FY'26 Budget Warrant Articles
• Approval of Jan 6th, 2025 meeting minutes

The Newmarket Municipal Budget Committee voted unanimously to recommend the FY2026 Town Operating Budget of $18,634,219 and the School Operating Budget of $28,311,594, along with all warrant articles. The committee also recommended the proposed teachers' contract, police union contract amendment, and several capital improvement bonds. All votes were 7-0.

• Recommended FY2026 School Operating Budget of $28,311,594 (7-0)
• Recommended 4-year NTA teachers contract with $697,797 for FY2026 (7-0)
• Recommended $200,000 for School Improvement Capital Reserve Fund (7-0)
• Recommended $65,000 for Special Education Trust Fund (7-0)
• Recommended $5.5M bond for Bay Road Force Main and Pump Station replacement (7-0)
• Recommended $100,000 bond for Bay Road Force Main planning and design (7-0)
• Recommended $1,440,000 bond for Cushing Road and Lubberland Drive stormwater improvements (7-0)
• Recommended $295,025 for Police Union CBA amendment (7-0)

Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Ad hoc Riverfront Advisory Committee has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available and that the minutes should be reviewed. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.

• No agenda items listed

The committee approved the December 9, 2024 minutes as amended (5-0) and reviewed the five themes and goals for the Riverfront Master Plan chapter. No substantive decisions were made; the discussion focused on next steps, including a draft chapter review and the timing of the Charrette Report.

• Approved December 9, 2024 minutes as amended (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission and Riverfront Advisory Committee will jointly review results from a recent riverfront charrette and plan next steps for downtown riverfront development. They will also discuss updates to the town’s Master Plan, including the Land & Water Conservation and Recreation chapters, and address land stewardship matters such as a boundary survey for Heron Point.

• Joint discussion on Riverfront Charrette results and Downtown Riverfront planning
• Master Plan updates: Land & Water Conservation and Recreation chapters
• Heron Point boundary survey under Land Stewardship
• Approval of meeting minutes and recognition of Sue’s retirement
• Financial summary presentation

Arts, Culture, & Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission will accept minutes and a financial report, then discuss old business including an artist proposal for Willey House Park, a master plan update, and a draft of the town annual report. New business includes planning for 2025 projects such as an Artist Studio Tour and a mural collage for Artist Among Us Pocket Park.

• Artist proposal by Markus Weinfurter for Willey House Park
• Master Plan Update subcommittee report
• Town Annual Report draft
• 2025 Project Planning: Artist Studio Tour in May, Library Project Proposal, Artist Among Us Pocket Park mural collage
• Financial report: calendar sales $177.52, merchandise sales $68.00, Jewish Foundation donation $300, LRAC grant balance $2250

The Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission decided not to pursue a bench proposal for Willey House Park and will instead explore a metal tree sculpture, with a final decision expected in February. They also approved a mural collage for the Artist Among Us Pocket Park, set for a May unveiling. The commission accepted the December financial report and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved December financial report with $32,414 cash on hand
• Accepted minutes of 12/3/24 with corrections
• Decided not to pursue bench proposal for Willey House Park
• Will explore metal tree sculpture for Willey House Park, final decision in February
• Approved mural collage for Artist Among Us Pocket Park for May unveiling

Budget Committee

The Newmarket Budget Committee is holding public hearings on the Town and School FY'26 budgets, and will consider approving minutes from prior meetings. The committee is scheduled to vote on budget warrant articles on January 13th, with a reconsideration session on January 16th.

• Town FY'26 Public Hearing
• School FY'26 Public Hearing
• Approval of Dec 9th, 2024 Meeting Minutes
• Approval of Dec 16th, 2024 Meeting Minutes (if available)

The Budget Committee held public hearings on the FY2026 Town and School budgets but took no votes on the budgets themselves. The Town Council-approved town budget is $18,634,219 (5.35% increase), and the proposed school operating budget is $28,311,594 (1.97% increase). The committee also approved minutes from two prior meetings and scheduled a vote on the budgets for January 13, 2025.

• Approved minutes of December 9, 2024 (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)