Development & economy in New Hampshire local government
What New Hampshire city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
447 New Hampshire meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Hampshire with the most development & economy activity
- Windham, NH (101)
- Laconia, NH (65)
- Hampton, NH (51)
- Keene, NH (34)
- Berlin, NH (20)
- Manchester, NH (18)
- Meredith, NH (17)
- Plaistow, NH (13)
- Concord, NH (13)
- Sandown, NH (12)
- Newington, NH (9)
- Newton, NH (9)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Board to review Corning Farm sidewalk plan and Master Plan update
The Litchfield Planning Board will hold a public meeting to discuss a site plan amendment for Corning Farm at River Edge, LLC to add a 6-foot-wide sidewalk along Route 3A, and to hear an update on the sidewalk at Moore's Falls. The board will also hold a work session on the Economic Development chapter of the Master…
Planning Board continues review of two major residential projects and contractor yard
The Hollis Planning Board will meet to discuss and vote on several development cases, including continued review of two large residential projects and a new contractor yard. The board will also discuss draft zoning amendments and handle procedural items like approving minutes and staff reports.
Conservation Commission to review Market Basket redevelopment and 29-lot subdivision
The Plaistow Conservation Commission is meeting to review two development proposals: a redevelopment at Market Basket on Plaistow Road and a 29-lot PRD subdivision at Open Meadow Estates, which requires a state wetlands permit and a conditional use permit. The commission will also discuss old business including an…
Manchester considers radio system upgrade and development bylaws
The Committee on Administration/Information Systems will discuss a contract for a radio communication system upgrade and amended bylaws for the Manchester Development Corporation. These items are presented for committee approval.
Planning Board to hold public hearing on Master Plan and stormwater rules
The Litchfield Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the updated Natural Resources chapter of the Master Plan and proposed changes to Low Impact Development regulations, including road design, stormwater, and site plan review requirements. The board is deciding whether to accept these changes.
Laconia Downtown TIF Advisory Board to review June minutes
The Downtown TIF Advisory Board is meeting to approve the draft minutes from its June 24, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, roll call, acceptance of minutes, and new/old business, with no specific action items listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting.
Planning Board to review 197,200 sq ft office/warehouse project
The Newington Planning Board and Conservation Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss a subdivision, site plan, and conditional use permit for a 197,200-square-foot office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility proposed by 165 Arboretum, LLC at 165 Arboretum Drive. The agenda also includes a separate public…
Planning Board to review 197,200 sq ft office and warehouse project
The Newington Planning Board and Conservation Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss a subdivision, site plan, and conditional use permit for a proposed 197,200-square-foot office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility at 165 Arboretum Drive. The applicant, 165 Arboretum LLC, is also seeking a variance from…
Planning Board to review Costco store and lot line adjustment
The Newington Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a lot line adjustment transferring 5,600 square feet between two residential lots on Beane's Lane, and a site plan review for a proposed 167,000-square-foot Costco retail-warehouse store on 21.50 acres in the Seacoast Landing Development. The…
Planning Board to review Costco warehouse, Pease facility, and more
The Newington Planning Board and Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a large Costco retail-warehouse, a Pease Development Authority facility, and additions to a SubCom building. They will also consider a lot line adjustment and a conceptual discussion with…
Board of Adjustment to hear variance for fence at 165 Arboretum Drive
The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from 165 Arboretum LLC for a security fence at 165 Arboretum Drive, which is prohibited in the front yard under the Pease Development Authority Zoning Ordinance. The agenda also notes a separate upcoming meeting of the…
Planning Board to review 600-unit mixed-use redevelopment at Loudon Road
The Concord Planning Board will hold public hearings and consider several applications, including a major mixed-use redevelopment with about 600 apartments and commercial space, a hospital expansion, a 24-lot subdivision, and multiple sign design reviews. The board will also review proposed zoning and site plan…
Committee to review commercial property tax exemption program edits
The Salem Economic Development Committee is meeting to review and recommend edits to the Commercial and Property Tax Exemption Program, review the Master Plan, and assess its own goals. The agenda also includes reviewing minutes from a previous meeting and planning upcoming meetings.
Windham Economic Development Committee meets to review updates and reports
The Windham Economic Development Committee (WEDC) is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as appointing alternates, reviewing minutes from June and July, and receiving an economic development update. Liaison reports from the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, and other bodies…
Sandown checklist supervisors to certify nomination papers
The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet to certify nomination papers for candidate placement on the general election ballot. This is a routine administrative meeting with no other business listed.
EDA to discuss economic strategy, Rite-Aid property, and legal matters
The Berlin Economic Development Authority will review July minutes and financials, then spend most of the meeting discussing its economic development strategy, including marketing, website progress, and a priority list from the 'Recast Your City' report. The board will also get an update on the Rite-Aid property and…
Conservation Commission site walks for two Rye developments
The Rye Conservation Commission is conducting site walks for two proposed developments: a 2-lot subdivision at 163 Love Lane and a mixed-use development at 15 Sagamore Road. These walks are part of the commission's review process for the projects.
Planning Board to review pool, garage, and commercial renovation applications
The Windham Planning Board will consider five new applications, including a pool installation, a commercial building renovation into rental units, a garage replacement, a revised site layout, and a garage addition with pool relocation. The board will also vote on deadline extension requests for two cases and approve…
Planning Board to discuss zoning changes for low-impact development
The Litchfield Planning Board is holding a public meeting to discuss and potentially act on zoning and regulation changes for low-impact development, which are required by the town's MS4 permit. The board will also review the Natural Resources chapter of the Master Plan and interview an applicant for a board vacancy…
Planning Board to decide on five development applications including a 40-unit apartment project
The Laconia Planning Board will hold public hearings on five development applications, including a 40-unit multifamily residential project at 59 Doe Avenue and a subdivision proposal at 1206 Old North Main Street. The board will also review amendments to existing site plans for a restaurant/retail building on Belmont…
Zoning variances proposed
The Sandown Zoning Board of Adjustment will review variance applications and motions for rehearing. The board will consider a variance for a single-family home on 18 Brian Street and a mixed-use commercial building on Bobcat Way. Two motions for rehearing regarding a previous decision on Sanctuary Estates, LLC's…
Weirs TIF Advisory Board to vote on Boardwalk Bandstand proposal
The Weirs TIF Advisory Board will meet to discuss and vote on a proposal for the Boardwalk Bandstand. The board will also review meeting minutes from May 20, 2026.
Planning Board to review 2026 zoning amendments and Tuscan Village master plan update
The Salem Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the 2026 zoning amendments and a major master plan update for Tuscan Village at 14-24 Tuscan Blvd, covering buildings 5100-5800. The agenda also includes a site plan review for a sign at Wonder, 125 South Broadway. The meeting is focused on these…
Planning Board reviews subdivision extension and industrial site plans
The Newton Planning Board will consider a subdivision extension request and two continued applications for industrial properties. The board will also receive a report from the Circuit Rider Planner.
ZBA to revisit 350-unit development on NH Housing Appeals Board remand
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on multiple variance requests and a public meeting to reconsider a 350-unit multi-family development at 82 Range Rd and 102 Indian Rock Rd following a NH Housing Appeals Board reversal and remand. The agenda also includes a rehearing request for a previously…
Planning Board to consider converting two-family home to triplex on School St
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit to convert a two-family home into a triplex at 128-130 School St and on a temporary change of governmental land use for construction storage on Gilbo Ave and School St. The board will also take a final vote on previously conditionally approved…
ZBA to hear fence variance for Arboretum Drive property
The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 23, 2026, to consider a variance request from 165 Arboretum LLC for property at 165 Arboretum Drive. The applicant seeks relief from the Pease Development Authority Zoning Ordinance to install a security fence in the front yard, which is…
ZBA to hear variance for security fence at 165 Arboretum Drive
The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 23, 2026, to consider a variance request from 165 Arboretum LLC for a security fence at 165 Arboretum Drive. The fence would be in the front yard, which is prohibited under the Pease Development Authority Zoning Ordinance. A separate meeting…
Board to hear variance for security fence at 165 Arboretum Drive
The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from 165 Arboretum LLC to install a security fence around the property at 165 Arboretum Drive, which is otherwise prohibited in the front yard under the Pease Development Authority Zoning Ordinance. A separate meeting is…
Downtown TIF Advisory Board meets July 22
The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board is scheduled to review and accept the minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting.
Planning board continues discussion on regulating large water users like data centers
The Littleton Planning & Zoning Board discussed draft policies for large water and electricity users, including data centers, after receiving a handout and draft policy from the Littleton Water & Light (LWL) Commission. Members debated application fees, impact fees, and potential moratoriums while reviewing the Master…
Planning Board to review commercial and residential development applications
The Sandown Planning Board will hold continued public hearings for several site plan and subdivision applications. The board will consider commercial building projects and a 21-unit residential subdivision.
Planning Board to review two site plans, including hotel rental change
The Newington Planning Board will hold public hearings on two site plan matters. The first is a site plan review for SubCOM, LLC to add buildings and parking at 100 Piscataqua Drive. The second is a site plan amendment for EH Portsmouth, LLC to allow hotel rooms at 2109 Woodbury Avenue to be rented for up to 89…
Board will consider a subdivision request for 70 Danville Road (Map 18 Lot 085)
The Hampstead Planning Board meeting on July 20, 2026 will review several land development items. Items include lot line adjustments for 118 Wash Pond Road and 15 Victoria Lane, a subdivision proposal for 70 Danville Road, and a conceptual discussion for a parcel on NH Route 111. The board will also announce a search…
Commission discusses Belmont Road site plans and urban agriculture ordinance
The Conservation Commission will review a site plan and drainage report for PB2026-053 on Belmont Road. The agenda also includes a discussion of draft ordinance language regarding urban agriculture.
Planning Board reviews site plans for storage, residential, and industrial projects
The Planning Board will review several development applications including a self-storage facility and potential housing or subdivision layouts. The meeting also includes discussions on Highclere Bond and an SNHPC vacancy.
Planning Board reviews 600-unit mixed-use proposal on Loudon Road
The Planning Board will consider several major site plans, including a large mixed-use redevelopment and a 34-unit multifamily project. The board is also reviewing conditional use permits for residential conversions and various architectural sign requests.
Planning Board to hold public hearing on new master plan
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a new master plan covering 11 chapters including land use, housing, and transportation. The board will also discuss a concept for a 20-unit apartment building at 14 Elm Street with 25 parking spaces. Other agenda items include approval of June 2026…
Planning Board reviews home business and industrial development applications
The Planning Board will consider several development applications including a home-based business and multiple industrial site plans. Discussions include condominium conversions and changes of use for properties on Industrial Way and Puzzle Lane.
Greenfield Planning Board to discuss Master Plan and zoning adjustments
The Planning Board will meet to conduct general business, including discussions on the Master Plan and zoning regulation adjustments. The board will also review a business permit letter and a boundary agreement for the Cemetery Trustees.