Budget & taxes in New Hampshire local government
What New Hampshire city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
998 New Hampshire meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Hampshire with the most budget & taxes activity
- Manchester, NH (141)
- Laconia, NH (87)
- Gilmanton, NH (72)
- Hampton Falls, NH (52)
- Sandown, NH (50)
- Hampton, NH (49)
- Deering, NH (49)
- Concord, NH (46)
- Berlin, NH (44)
- Newton, NH (43)
- Dublin, NH (38)
- Plaistow, NH (37)
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Trustees will review minutes and investment performance at upcoming meeting
The Trustees of the Trust Fund will consider approving the minutes from the prior meeting. They will review the investment performance of the town's trust funds. The agenda also includes discussion of old business, new business, and a period for public comments.
Cemetery Trustees meeting to discuss budget and approve invoices
The Dunbarton Cemetery Trustees will meet to review and accept prior meeting minutes, hear public comment, and discuss new business including the budget, invoice approvals, upcoming projects, cemetery activity, and CIMS updates. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions anticipated.
Budget Committee holds procedural meeting with no major decisions
The Plaistow Budget Committee is holding a regular meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The meeting covers roll call, pledge, approval of previous minutes, and review of policies and procedures. No new business or public hearings are scheduled.
Health Department proposes a septic fee increase
The Newton Board of Selectmen will consider several approvals, including a health department proposal to increase the town’s septic fees. Other items include hiring for the fire department and support administration, a federal excess‑property cooperative agreement, and a review of the town ambulance policy. The police…
Trustees to review investment report and set next meeting date
The Trustees of the Trust Fund will review a report from Bar Harbor Wealth Management and schedule the next quarterly meeting. The agenda is procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
Budget Committee will review Q2 2026 revenues and expenses
The Dublin Budget Committee meeting will open with a welcome, approve the minutes from April 21, 2026, and review the town’s revenues and expenses for the second quarter of 2026. The committee will also set its future meeting schedule, consider any other business, and schedule the next meeting before adjourning.
Cemetery Trustees review minutes, site reports, budget
The meeting agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes from June 16, 2026, site reports, general project updates, and budget discussion. No specific decisions or notable actions are listed.
Belknap County Commission meets for regular session
The Belknap County Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 20, 2026, to review minutes, department updates, and financial reports.
Water Commission to approve minutes, finances and discuss key infrastructure issues
The Laconia Water Commission will approve the minutes from the July 6, 2026 meeting and the accounts payable and financial statement. It will then discuss a range of current and future items, including staffing, pump stations, a contamination issue at 1467 Lakeshore Road, water main breaks, billing, cybersecurity, and…
Board to consider speed study and possible speed limit changes on High Street
The Gilmanton Board of Selectmen will hear a request from Justin Caldon for a speed study on High Street and Meetinghouse Road and discuss whether to adopt new speed limits. A public hearing request will be considered for dog fees, transfer‑station stickers, and marriage ceremonies. The agenda also includes a budget…
Conservation Commission to vote on Conservation Fund checking account
The Deering Conservation Commission will approve minutes from June 8 and discuss mowing at Gregg Hill Nature Preserve, Lake Host Program updates, and Japanese Knotweed management. The body will also vote on the Conservation Fund checking account and review VLAP test results.
Trustees to review 2026 Investment Plan and fund consolidation proposal
The Trustees of the Trust Funds will review the first draft of the 2026 Investment Plan and a proposal to consolidate smaller town-focused funds. The body will also address school funds disbursal and process transfer requests.
City Council to consider wage schedule revisions and property tax exemptions
The City Council will vote on a wage schedule revision ordinance and multiple property tax exemption resolutions. Members will also discuss infrastructure change orders and requests regarding city property use and public health regulations.
Airport Authority will vote on approving the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes
The Laconia Airport Authority meeting will consider approving the minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting. It will hold a public input session and review its current finances. The board will receive updates on two AIP projects: the perimeter fence and airfield remarking. The meeting will also cover old, new, and other…
Oktoberfest Committee reviews budget and event plans
The Sandown Oktoberfest Committee will meet to discuss event planning for the upcoming Oktoberfest, including review of donations, fundraising, raffle, and the event budget. Items for discussion also include music, entertainment, alcohol, games, food and craft vendors, and marketing outreach.
Selectboard to discuss zero-based budgeting and Class VI road policy revisions
The Deering Selectboard will consider routine consent agenda items including minutes and financial manifests, then move to old business such as cybersecurity follow-up, onboarding procedures, and revisions to Class VI and private road policies. New business includes a draft Municipal vendor Credit Account Policy and a…
Selectboard meets with Cemetery Trustees and Tax Collector
The Selectboard will meet with the Tax Collector to review tax receivables and with Cemetery Trustees to discuss The Old Meeting House Cemetery. The meeting includes a public forum and a work session to review the Consent Agenda.
Selectmen to adopt new FEMA flood insurance study and rate maps
The Board of Selectmen will review administrative signatures and receive updates from department heads and committees. The meeting includes discussions on a new ice rink liner and a municipal reimbursement for solid waste disposal surcharges.
Selectmen discuss street name changes and town infrastructure updates
The Board of Selectmen will review monthly department reports and financial warrants. New business includes a proposed name change for Evergreen Drive and various signage or equipment updates.
Energy Committee to discuss annual budget and energy audit
The Gilmanton Energy Committee will review and approve minutes from May, discuss follow-ups from volunteer fair and Earth Day events, receive an update on the energy audit and efficiency projects including savings from the 2023 lighting project, and discuss the annual budget. They will also consider Clean Energy NH…
Select Board meeting on July 14 includes appointments and abatement review
The Select Board will meet to review correspondence, approve various financial manifests, and consider specific appointments. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Vernon Family Farm complaints.
Plaistow Budget Committee meets to review policies and minutes
The Plaistow Municipal Budget Committee will convene to review the June 16, 2026 minutes and discuss new and old business. The meeting will be held at the Town Hall 2nd Floor Meeting Room.
Meredith Select Board discusses dam projects, public safety, and tax abatements
The Select Board will conduct several workshops covering town development and infrastructure. Discussions include the Waukewan Dam Project storage agreement and an update on island public safety.
Hampstead Select Board meeting on July 13, 2026
The Board of Selectmen will conduct a nonpublic meeting regarding employee matters followed by a public meeting. The agenda includes calls for various committee candidates and the review of consent documents.
Select Board discusses technology funding and police department expenditures
The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding the acceptance of $10,000 or more from private nonprofits for technology equipment. The agenda also includes a quarterly report from the Police Department and updates on Master Plan Implementation priorities.
City Council to discuss City Manager sabbatical and approve funding for traffic and trail projects
The Concord City Council will meet to discuss a proposed three-month sabbatical for the City Manager, review a non-public session regarding property acquisition, and vote on funding for traffic signal improvements and the Merrimack River Greenway Trail. The agenda also includes reports on the Memorial Field Master…
Select Board to review 2026 warrant and 2nd quarter budget
The Select Board will review the 2026 warrant and second-quarter budget, along with routine items such as correspondence, payroll, and accounts payable. A public hearing is scheduled for boat launch and mooring at 5:00 PM. The board will also sign a current-use application for Map 11 Lot 7&8 and a building permit for…
Board will review and approve final cost for July 4th library event
The Deering Public Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the June 1 meeting and receive an update on the trust fund balance. They will review the final cost of the July 4th library event and discuss Saturday program plans, including the Leaping Lizards program. The board will consider a regular…
Trustees of the Trust Funds to review investments and scholarship recipients
The Trustees of the Trust Funds will meet to review investments with Citizens Bank and discuss scholarship recipients. The body will also address accounts for NHPDIP, the Putnam Fund, and Cemetery Funds.
Commission will vote on the Conservation Fund checking account
The Deering Conservation Commission will review updates on the Gregg Hill Nature Preserve mowing, the Lake Host Program, and the Chloride Management Plan Implementation Team. It will discuss Japanese knotweed management, land conservation opportunities, and the town’s conservation website. The meeting includes a…
Workshop with Budget Committee on July 13
The Board of Selectmen will hold a workshop with the Budget Committee. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed beyond this workshop.
Rye Conservation Commission reviews wetland projects and town updates
The commission will review several applications involving wetlands, including stair installations, a parcel subdivision, and home construction. Regular business includes updates on trails, vernal pools, and the Town Forest survey plan.
Economic development strategy and Rite-Aid property updates
The Authority will discuss the 'Recast Your City' marketing strategy and receive an update on the Rite-Aid property. The meeting also includes a review of May financial reports.
Chichester Selectmen discuss payroll software and budget consolidation
The Board of Selectmen will review ongoing business including final numbers for Bonnie - MS and potential budget line consolidations. The board previously passed a motion to adopt new payroll software.
Finance committee to vote on $20.8M highway bond and other CIP amendments
The Committee on Finance will consider resolutions amending Community Improvement Programs (CIP) for various fiscal years, bond authorizations for 2027 capital projects, and approve a list of budget authorizations. The largest single item is a $20.8 million bond for the RAISE City Funds highway program, alongside…
Board to vote on over $45M in bonds for FY2027 capital projects
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a series of bond resolutions and Community Improvement Program amendments totaling over $45 million for buses, IT, public safety, roads, and parks. They will also hear a presentation on all-way stop control, act on traffic regulations, and approve various grants and…
Committee discusses adding new staff positions for legal and water departments
The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance is reviewing requests to add several personnel positions. These include roles for the City Solicitor, Water Works, and a previously tabled request for a Purchasing Manager.
Committee will vote on contracts for utility billing and purchasing card services.
The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue will consider two contract approvals. First, the Finance Manager seeks approval to execute a Submerchant Agreement with NIC Services, LLC for utility billing payments. Second, the Finance Manager seeks approval to renew the city’s purchasing card contract with Bank of…
Selectmen to consider revaluation contract and ambulance write-off
The Board of Selectmen will consider a revaluation contract, a request to paint lines on School Street, and an ambulance write-off request. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and a nonpublic session regarding the Tax Collector. Department head updates and public comment are scheduled.
Non-public session to discuss property sale or lease
The Water & Sewer District will enter non-public session to consider acquisition or sale of real property. They will also discuss water projects, wastewater updates, and financial items including a cash reserve policy and WaterWorth subscription proposal.