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.
237 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 (49)
- Laconia, NH (39)
- Hampton, NH (23)
- Manchester, NH (19)
- Concord, NH (12)
- Berlin, NH (12)
- Sandown, NH (9)
- Meredith, NH (9)
- Newton, NH (6)
- Gilmanton, NH (6)
- Winchester, NH (6)
- Deering, NH (6)
Latest matching meetings
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Economic Development Update and Committee Reports
The Windham Economic Development Committee will receive an economic development update from Alex Mello, hear liaison reports from the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, and Southern New Hampshire Coalition, and review subcommittee reports on infrastructure, land use, and promotion. The agenda consists largely of…
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.
Planning Board to review multiple commercial and residential site plans
The Planning Board will hold public hearings for several new and continued applications, including a subdivision and various commercial site plans. The board will also review a building permit for Colonial Road and conduct an annual review of its rules and procedures.
Planning Board to conduct site walk for 32-cabin recreational project
The Planning Board is conducting a site visit at 412 Main Street to review a development proposal by The Sanctuary Estates, LLC. The board will evaluate the site plan and a conditional use permit for the project's infrastructure.
Planning Board reviews several new land subdivisions and commercial site plans
The board will consider multiple development applications including a residential subdivision, an RV campground, and watercraft storage. They will also review amendments to previously approved projects on Winnisquam Avenue and Blueberry Lane.
4-story mixed-use building proposed at 931 Ocean Boulevard
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a 4-story mixed-use building with retail, restaurant, and residential units at 931 Ocean Boulevard, a subdivision at 24 Locke Road creating three new lots, and a condominium conversion at 14 and 16 Dover Avenue. A wetlands permit…
ZBA to review commercial mixed-use and residential wetland variances
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests. One involves a commercial project for contractor bays and storage, while the other concerns a residential addition near protected wetlands.
Commission reviews new home constructions and property renovations
The commission will hear continued requests for two new residential dwellings on Province Rd and Meeting House Rd. Additionally, the board will consider a request for several exterior modifications at 11 High St.
DTIF board meeting has only procedural items
The Downtown TIF Advisory Board agenda contains only routine procedural items: call to order, roll call, minutes approval, and adjournment. No new business, old business, or specific decisions are listed.
ZBA to review multiple residential variances and a housing project modification
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for several property owners seeking variances for garages, decks, and home expansions. The board will also consider a request to modify a planned housing development at 2 Sharma Way.
Planning Board to review site plan for Kara Realty Associates on Veteran's Drive
The Planning Board will meet to review a site plan application for Kara Realty Associates LLC. The board will also discuss scheduling for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in July.
DOT to present Bridge and Route 1A update
The Hampton Beach Area Commission will hear a DOT director present an update on the Bridge and Route 1A projects. Commissioners will also discuss the beach area budget, coastal resilience priorities, and an economic development annex to the master plan.
Planning Board to review new self-storage and residential projects
The Planning Board will consider two new development applications. The board will review a proposal for a large commercial storage complex and a request to build a new single-family home in a wetland protection overlay district.
Conversation on economic development and zoning strategies with Dover official
The Planning Board will hear from Chris Parker, Deputy City Manager of Dover, about economic development and zoning strategies. They will also schedule a special meeting with the Rockingham Planning Commission for Housing Opportunity Planning grant items and receive member reports on Select Board and Coastal Hazards…
150-unit mixed-use development proposed at 1085 White Oaks Rd
The Technical Review Committee is reviewing new planning board applications, including a major mixed-use development with 150 residential units and 5,520 SF of commercial space, a campground, a 1,600 SF building, and a lakefront restaurant/condo project. Minor site plan public hearings and possible votes are also…
Commission to discuss Ice Pond area development on Oaklands Rd
The Conservation Commission will discuss several land stewardship items, including the Anderson Easement monitoring report and the Vernon Family Farm resource protection plan. They will also receive updates on the Ice Pond area development on Oaklands Road and Eversource activities.
Commission to review 78,000 sq ft self-storage facility at 14 Ledge Road
The Conservation Commission will discuss several zoning board cases involving buffer variances for fences, decks, and garages near wetlands and water bodies, including a major site plan for a self-storage facility with commercial units on Ledge Road. Old business items include updates on various town conservation…
Public hearing on a front-yard setback variance for a new home at 71 Old Turnpike Road.
The Salisbury Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a zoning variance request. The applicant seeks permission to construct a new residential home connected to an existing garage inside the required front yard setback at 71 Old Turnpike Road. The board will also review draft minutes from April and…
Board considers $195M+ FY27 budget, school district $235M
This special meeting is focused solely on approving the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The Board will vote on a series of resolutions appropriating funds for city departments, including $234.98 million for the Manchester School District and $195.34 million for general city operations, plus specific funds for parking, sewer…
ZBA to weigh sports dome project and regional impact
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to decide if a proposed sports dome at 41 Range Rd / 3 Delahunty Drive qualifies as a development of regional impact. It will also consider continuances for several variance requests, a rehearing on a denied variance, and amendments to its rules of procedure.
Planning Board to discuss outstanding issues with 125 Development
The Newton Planning Board will meet to review the Circuit Rider Planner's report and handle administrative business. The primary focus of the meeting is a continued discussion regarding unresolved issues with 125 Development.
Council to adopt FY2027 budget and consider $65,000 drainage fix
The City Council will vote on the FY2027 budget (Resolution 2026-07) and year-end carryforwards (Resolution 2026-08). They will also consider using $65,000 in impact fees for drainage repairs at Elm Street School bus loop and discuss regulation of short-term rentals and performance zoning.
Economic Development Committee meets, mostly procedural
This is a routine meeting with no public hearings or major decisions. The agenda includes introducing a new member, appointing alternates, reviewing past minutes, and hearing updates from liaisons and subcommittees.
Board to review proposed 78,000 sq ft self-storage facility at 14 Ledge Road
The Planning Board will consider a site plan for a new multi-story self-storage complex and commercial service units. The board will also discuss the Growth Management Ordinance and candidates for the CIP and Design Review Committee.
Board reviews gas station appeal at 219 Main St and residential lot variances.
The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear appeals and variance requests for several properties. The board will decide on setback and lot-size exceptions for homes on Wash Pond Road, Danville Road, and Longview Drive. A major item is an appeal and special exception to allow a gas station and convenience store…
Planning Board to review several new residential and commercial developments
The Planning Board will consider four new applications for residential subdivisions and commercial site plans. The board will also review the FY27 budget and the annual review of impact fees.
Planning Board considers building on Class VI road (Plains Road)
The Planning Board will discuss an application for an Agreement & Notice of Limits of Municipal Responsibility & Liability for building on a Class VI road (Plains Road) on property owned by George Taylor and Brian & Heather Allen (Map 220, Lot 3). The board will also approve minutes from the May 18 meeting and…
Four-lot subdivision proposed for 24 Locke Road with multiple waivers
The Plan Review Committee will discuss a subdivision and conditional use permit application for 24 Locke Road. The applicant proposes dividing a 2.5-acre lot with an existing home into four single-family house lots. Several waivers are requested regarding streetlights, landscape plan, street width (24 ft proposed vs…
Downtown TIF board meeting with only procedural items
The Downtown TIF Advisory Board will convene to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss new and old business. The agenda contains no specific action items, public hearings, or financial decisions.
Planning Board to review 4,500 sq ft commercial building design
The Planning Board will hold a public meeting to review a design review application for a 4,500 square foot commercial building at Industrial Way. They will also review conditions for a previously approved 44-unit residential project. The meeting includes a circuit rider planner report and acceptance of previous…
Finance Committee reviews CIP and General Fund budgets
The Finance Committee will receive presentations on the General Fund budgets for Community Development, Library, Parks & Recreation, and Human Services. They will also review the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts and funding sources. A public hearing will be held for…