Elections in New Hampshire local government
What New Hampshire city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
73 New Hampshire meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Hampshire with the most elections activity
- Manchester, NH (19)
- Winchester, NH (6)
- Hampstead, NH (5)
- Sandown, NH (4)
- Hampton Falls, NH (4)
- Newton, NH (4)
- Hampton, NH (4)
- Rye, NH (3)
- Laconia, NH (3)
- Plaistow, NH (3)
- Gilmanton, NH (2)
- Dunbarton, NH (2)
Latest matching meetings
Supervisors of the Checklist meet for routine public session
This meeting is procedural only, with no specific agenda items listed. The Supervisors will convene for a public session to handle routine checklist matters.
Board to approve voter checklist updates for June 3–12, 2026
The Board of Registrars will consider accepting additions, deletions, and changes to the voter checklist from June 3 through June 12, 2026. This is a routine administrative item to maintain accurate voter rolls.
Board approves voter checklist changes and 30‑day notice letters
The meeting will address three agenda items concerning voter registration. Members will vote on accepting checklist additions, deletions, and changes made from April 2 to June 2, 2026. They will also approve the City Clerk’s authority to send 30‑day letters through August 28, 2026 and adopt the annual verification…
Winchester checklist supervisors meet for routine public session
This meeting appears to be only procedural boilerplate. The agenda lists only a public session with no specific items for discussion or decision.
Setting guidance for 2026-2027 town budget
The Budget Committee will elect officers and discuss the 2026-2027 budget season, including expectations and support from the town and Board of Selectmen. They will review current financials, debrief the previous budget season, and provide budgeting guidance to departments. An update on the Jenness Beach Village…
Winchester checklist supervisors hold public session for routine business
This is a routine procedural meeting of the Supervisors of the Checklist. No specific agenda items are listed beyond a public session, indicating no major decisions or discussions are scheduled.
Trustees review investment landscape, elect account manager
The Trustees of the Trust Fund will hold a routine meeting to review the current investment landscape and elect a board member to serve as the Fidelity Account Designated Operational Manager. Other agenda items include introducing a new member and discussing roles and responsibilities.
Town Council to rename Beech St. Ext. and consider road and sidewalk projects
The Newmarket Town Council will hold a regular session to consider renaming a street, adopting a debt policy, and reviewing resolutions for road paving, sidewalk improvements, and a new vote-counting machine. The Council will also discuss personnel matters and committee assignments.
Board to consider special exception for inground pool at 5 Endicott Lane
The Zoning Board will elect officers (chairman, vice-chairman, secretary) and then decide on a special exception request for an inground pool at 5 Endicott Lane. They will also review and approve the minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting.
CIP Committee to elect officers, review finances and project updates
The Meredith Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice-chair. They will review meeting minutes from October 2025 and discuss a spring update covering the 2026 Town Meeting, debt service, and balances for expendable trust funds, sewer, water, and conservation reserves. Project updates and…
Library trustees to discuss city contract with Spectacle Entertainment
The Board of Library Trustees will receive reports on finances, investments, endowment, personnel, buildings and grounds, and technology. New business includes discussion of the city's contract with Spectacle Entertainment and reelection of officers. The board will also approve minutes from several committee meetings.
Board considers $197M Cemetery Brook Tunnel funding, environmental bonds
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a consent agenda, referrals to committees, and committee reports with recommendations. Key items include approving $197,090,000 for Cemetery Brook Tunnel construction, $248,475,000 for environmental capital improvement bonds, and appropriating the FY2027 budget including…
Planning Board to discuss cell tower impact and conceptual plan at 125 Grapevine Road
The Dunbarton Planning Board will hold a conceptual discussion for a property at 125 Grapevine Road. They will also review a notice of regional impact for a cell tower from Windsor, New Hampshire. The board will elect officers and approve prior meeting minutes.
Budget Committee elects chair, appoints members
The Budget Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, and appoint Jamie Goddard and Rose Fife as members. They will also review draft minutes and hear a report from the Selectmen.
Wetland buffer variance for 16 Wentworth Road shoreline project
The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request for shoreline stabilization and a pier access ramp at 16 Wentworth Road, requiring a 100-foot tidal buffer variance. They will also elect officers, discuss updates on town forest, trails (dog poop bags), and Goss Farm (swallow shelters…
Commission to review Sanctuary Estates driveway permit on Main Street
The Conservation Commission will review a conditional use permit for The Sanctuary Estates LLC at 412 Main Street, involving a 2,300 sq ft driveway and 24-foot culvert. They will also elect board members, discuss the 2026 Fishing Derby, and review conservation mapping.
Budget Committee elects officers, reviews past minutes, interviews candidates
The Hampstead Budget Committee will hold an organizational meeting to elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary. They will also recap the 2026 election season, approve minutes from previous meetings, set a meeting schedule, and interview candidates for an open committee seat. All items are procedural with no specific…
Planning Board to consider 25-lot subdivision on White Oaks Road
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on four new applications, including a 25-lot single-family subdivision at 33 White Oaks Road, a boundary line adjustment at Riverside Court, a mixed-use commercial and residential project at 651 Union Avenue, and a condominium conversion at 53-57 Pearl Street. The board…
Sawyer Lake Village District votes on budget, warrant articles, and officials
The Sawyer Lake Village District will vote on its annual budget, consider warrant articles—including a ballot‑required Article 07—and elect residents to several open positions. Voting is limited to SLVD residents registered to vote in Gilmanton who present photo ID. The meeting also includes routine introductions and…
Board will vote on adopting voter checklist changes from Jan‑Apr 2026
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider accepting the additions, deletions, and changes to the voter checklist made between January 22, 2026 and April 2, 2026. After that item, the meeting will move to adjournment if no further business is presented.
Greenfield Planning Board to hold elections and review PCC item
The Planning Board will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct board elections. The agenda includes a discussion regarding PCC and Evan Parkinson.
Commission will elect a President and Secretary at the March 19 meeting
The Hampton Falls Heritage Commission will hold elections for its President and Secretary. Commissioners will review guidelines and discuss allocating $4,500 or more from the Heritage Fund, which holds a balance of $10,365.78. The agenda also includes updates on the historic homes story map and a photo/research…
Planning Board will appoint new Chair and reorganize leadership after elections
The Dunbarton Planning Board will address the vacancy created when Charles Frost resigns as Chair and becomes an Ex‑Officio member for 2026‑2029. The board will elect a new Chair effective April 1, 2026, and appoint a new Vice‑Chair. It will also re‑appoint members and alternates for the 2026‑2029 term.
Trustees will review election results and consider a non‑public session
The Newton Gale Library Trustees will meet on March 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM. The agenda includes reviewing the recent election results. The board may also hold a non‑public session if needed. The meeting is open to the public via phone and Zoom.
Budget Committee will discuss election results and January 2026 finances
The committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair and appoint representatives to several town committees. It will consider the February 17 2026 meeting minutes, discuss recent election results, and review the town’s January 2026 financial report.
Trustees will review library statistics, policies, election results and donations
The Gale Library Board will discuss visitor and youth‑room statistics, facilities and staffing reviews, and the community posting board policy. They will also receive the town election results from March 10, consider donations of books and puzzles, and review monthly invoices. No formal decisions are indicated beyond…
Town election scheduled for March 10, 2026
The Board of Selectmen has scheduled a Town Election for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Newton Fire Station. The meeting is set to run from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Select Board to receive update on Granite State Clean Fleets Grant
The Rye Select Board will meet on March 9, 2026 to discuss town business. An update on the Granite State Clean Fleets Grant Program will be presented by Public Works. The agenda also includes announcements about the March 10 town elections and two public comment periods for residents.
Board will hold a 2nd reading of the Draft Cybersecurity and Internal Control Policy
The Deering Board of Selectmen will review and discuss several routine items, including public comment, election matters, and departmental reports. They will consider a consent agenda and update cash receipt and petty cash policies. The meeting includes a 2nd reading of the Draft Cybersecurity and Internal Control…
Hampton Falls Selectmen to discuss Frying Pan Lane funding and upcoming elections
The Board of Selectmen will review financial reports and updates on town infrastructure. The meeting includes discussions on candidate events, polling place logistics, and a specific grant award for Frying Pan Lane.
Board will vote on amended grant terms for MDT/ECRASH equipment
The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will discuss several agenda items, including a town report dedication and introductions. They will hear updates on the recreation director, a checklist review, elections, and the junior firefighter program. The meeting includes a vote to approve the amended grant terms for MDT/ECRASH…
Board of Selectmen to discuss ALS Inter-Municipal Agreement
The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss an ALS Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Fire Chief and EMS Captain. The board will also review a request to release a portion of Thistle Drive from public servitude and handle election-related appointments.
Winchester Supervisors of the Checklist meeting scheduled for February 28, 2026
The Supervisors of the Checklist will hold a public session at Town Hall. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions to be made.
Select Board to discuss police cruiser purchase and special detail rates
The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss a 2026 cruiser purchase and special detail rates with the Police Department. The board is also reviewing the 2024 Financial Statements MD&A and the Voter's Guide.
Board of Selectmen to attend Ballot Clerk Training
The Plaistow Board of Selectmen will attend a Ballot Clerk Training session on February 24, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting is scheduled at Plaistow Town Hall, 145 Main Street. No decisions or votes are listed; the agenda is purely informational.
Board to approve amended grant terms for MDT/ECRASH equipment
The Board of Selectmen will discuss the Supervisors of the Checklist and upcoming elections, and will vote to approve the amended grant terms for MDT/ECRASH equipment. They will also review sealed minutes from a prior nonpublic session. The meeting includes routine items such as a consent agenda, reports, and other…
Board will discuss election staffing and new hires for town services
The Board of Selectmen will discuss the schedule for upcoming election coverage, appoint inspectors of election, and consider new hires for the Highway and Fire Departments. The meeting also includes acceptance of a donation to the Old Home Day Donation Trust Fund.
Town and school heads will explain warrants to the village board
The Hampton Beach Village District will hear town and school heads explain warrants. The meeting includes a candidate night, presentations on digital marketing, entertainment and marketing, and discussions of old and new business. The board will also approve the previous meeting’s minutes and accept public comments…
Gale Library Trustees to review policies and accept donations
The Gale Library Trustees will meet to review visitor statistics, staffing, and facilities. The board will discuss the Community Posting Board Policy and the Winter Reading Program. They will also address the upcoming March 10 Town Elections.
Hampton Falls Selectmen to vote on 2026 budget and zoning amendments
The Board of Selectmen will deliberate on 17 warrant articles, including the selection of town officers, a proposed budget, and eight zoning amendments, before moving items to the ballot.