Environment & climate in New Hampshire local government
What New Hampshire city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
177 New Hampshire meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Hampshire with the most environment & climate activity
- Laconia, NH (25)
- Manchester, NH (18)
- Deering, NH (16)
- Rye, NH (15)
- Dublin, NH (14)
- Plaistow, NH (12)
- Hampton, NH (10)
- Meredith, NH (9)
- Windham, NH (8)
- Concord, NH (7)
- Gilmanton, NH (7)
- Winchester, NH (5)
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Hampstead CIC to hear presentations on town operations
The Capital Improvement Committee will hear presentations from the Town Administrator, Recycling Committee, and Historical Committee, followed by an update on Bylaws. No formal decisions are scheduled.
Local Energy Committee to discuss municipal solar and electricity supply
The Local Energy Committee will review minutes, discuss a new contract for the Community Choice Aggregation program, and evaluate solar options for the Police and Fire Departments. The meeting will also include a presentation on community solar facilities and an exploration of alternate electricity suppliers for the…
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…
Conservation Commission to conduct site visits for five local projects
The Conservation Commission will perform a series of site walks to review proposed developments and modifications. These visits are used to assess environmental impacts before granting approvals.
The Energy Committee will discuss community power and municipal solar initiatives.
The committee is reviewing previous minutes and discussing various energy programs. Topics include town building audits, home energy coaching, and potential new business.
Board holds road hearing on two street discontinuance petitions
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen holds a special road hearing to receive public testimony on two petitions to discontinue portions of North Church Street and the Caron Street turn-around. After the hearing, members will view the affected areas and vote on the petitions.
Committee considers street closures and traffic changes for festival and school area
The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic will review a request from GLENDI to close Kenney Street at Hanover Street and Amherst Street at Hilton Street for its annual festival on September 18‑20. It will consider a petition to reduce on‑street parking on Pine Street by one space. The committee will also…
Beach Committee to discuss dredging project and dog ordinance enforcement
The committee will receive presentations on lifeguarding and the enforcement of dog ordinances. Members will also review the recent beach cleanup and discuss a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge and fill project.
Council to consider EPA cleanup grant resolution
The City Council will hold a work session followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include a first reading of Resolution 2026-15 for an EPA Cleanup and Assessment Grant, and reconsideration of a Planning Board appointment. The meeting also includes committee reports, city manager and mayor reports, and appointment…
Energy Committee to discuss Solar Zoning Ordinance
The Energy Committee is meeting to review and discuss the town's Solar Zoning Ordinance. The session will also cover old and new business related to energy and community power.
Conservation Commission to review site plans for Belmont Road project
The Commission will review drainage and site plans for a project on Belmont Road. The body will also discuss the Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) and updates regarding the Master Plan Steering Committee.
Select Board to review potential wetland violations on Valley and Cobb Meadow Roads
The Select Board will meet to discuss potential wetland permit violations at three specific properties. They will also review a contract for the Historical Society and sign off on financial and grant reports.
Energy & Environment Committee to discuss community power and renewable energy
The Energy and Environment Advisory Committee will receive updates on community power and renewable energy projects. The body will also discuss the TREX recycling program and plan a Backyard Bash event.
Committee to discuss downtown infrastructure and Elm Street right of way
The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will review requests for capital project signage and plastic reduction resolutions. The body will also discuss tree replacement on Maple Avenue and a pocket park designation for 100 Church Street.
Recycling Education Committee to plan community outreach and updates
The committee is meeting to coordinate a guest speaker from Keene and develop new educational materials. They will also discuss updates to plastics recycling and the local swap shop.
Deering committee discusses chloride measurement and engineering RFP
The Chloride Management Plan Implementation Committee is meeting to review the status of H20 rated structures. The group will also discuss methods for measuring chloride levels and provide an update on a request for proposals (RFP) for engineering services.
Commission reviews wetland permit for new home at 81 Brown Ave
The Conservation Commission will consider a town wetland permit for the demolition of a home and construction of a FEMA-compliant residence at 81 Brown Ave. The board will also discuss the Farmers' Market and provide updates on several environmental projects.
Select Board to discuss tax abatements, storm water grants, and park policies
The Select Board will hold a public hearing, approve minutes, and review updates on the 250th Celebration, storm water management, and Styrofoam recycling. The board will also discuss 2025 tax abatements, a new park and street closure policy, and the year-to-date budget.
Conservation Commission reviews composting and trail gardens
The Conservation Commission will review draft meeting minutes and discuss composting, gardens along the WOW Trail, and projects at Opeechee Park. The meeting is primarily for staff updates and public comment.
Selectmen discuss ADP payroll system and 290 Dover Road abatement
The Board of Selectmen meets for general business including a presentation, reports, and financial approvals. Ongoing discussions cover benefit compensation for the Town Clerk/Tax Collector, cemetery tree removal, website updates, BKS Systems installation, ADP payroll onboarding, a building inspector contract, and a…
Rec Commission reviews $1,500 Tree Lighting and $500 Boo Bash plans
The Recreation Commission will discuss and plan several upcoming events including the Boo Bash ($500), Tree Lighting/Winter Market ($1,500), and WAA's Echoes of 1776 ceremony. They will also hear the treasurer's report noting no FPL fund award and review old business items like chair yoga and bowling. A new member…
Commission to review subdivision of 41-acre parcel on South Road
The Rye Conservation Commission will consider a motion to rescind a prior vote regarding a pergola at 1090 Washington Road, and review a subdivision application for a 41-acre parcel at 701 South Road. They will also discuss trails, a vernal pools RFP, and various property updates. Additionally, they will review tree…
Planning Board discusses Bailey Brook mapping and fee changes
The Rye Planning Board will discuss a mapping project for Bailey Brook with FB Environmental. They will also review proposed changes to the town fee schedule for Select Board consideration. Committee updates include Master Plan implementation and the NHHOP Grant 2.0.
Committee to consider RFP for sand pit engineering study
The committee will discuss findings from a recent highway department site visit, consider a request for proposals for a sand pit engineering study, and review the project timeline and key milestones.
Council to vote on $84K for homelessness plan and Memorial Field master plan
The City Council will act on several long-tabled items, including an $84,000 appropriation for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness and a presentation on the Memorial Field Master Plan. Public hearings are scheduled for Beaver Meadow Golf Course clubhouse funding ($36,502) and a $10,000 donation for a skate park at…
Energy Committee reviews community power, solar, and audits
This regular meeting of the Dublin Energy Committee covers updates on community power aggregation, an energy audit of town buildings, home energy coaching programs, and municipal solar initiatives. The committee will also review minutes from March 31 and discuss future meetings and speakers.
Energy Committee reviews proposed solar zoning ordinance.
The Plaistow Energy Committee will discuss a proposed solar zoning ordinance during this meeting. The group will also review an application for a new committee member and address routine administrative items. The agenda provides no specific project details, dollar amounts, or public hearing dates.
Commission to review draft 2026 Natural Resources Inventory
The Conservation Commission will discuss and consider the draft 2026 Natural Resources Inventory (NRI). They will also receive a follow-up update from FB Environmental on the NRI revision. Minutes from the previous meeting will be approved.
Cemetery trustees discuss tree removal and new $130 trust
The Cemetery Trustees reviewed repairs to a fence at Leavitt Cemetery, a Boy Scout flag placement, and the ongoing tree removal bidding process. They addressed a missing trust for a burial lot and initiated a $130 trust. Other business included a gate post replacement estimate and cleaning of historic monuments.
Board to hear variance request for rooftop solar array on Crystal Hill Rd
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to install a 714.8 sq ft roof-mounted solar array at 3 Crystal Hill Rd. The board will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings, consider alternate member applications, and discuss a letter from member Theresa Kane and the…
Recycling committee to discuss plastics and July 4th prep
The Rye Recycling Education Committee will discuss a new poster, preparations for the July 4th event at Parsons Field, and a plastics update. They will also review new signage for the Swap Shop and social media initiatives.
Commission to inspect wetlands damage on Maple Ave
The Newton Conservation Commission will hold a site walk to inspect potential damage to wetlands located on Town property between 31 and 33 Maple Ave. Parking may be available at 37 Maple Ave.
Committee reviews sewer feasibility and Clean Water fund application
The Parsons Creek Advisory Committee will hear updates on environmental sampling and a Clean Water State Revolving Fund application, review sewer feasibility in Rye, and discuss septic pumping letter requirements. The committee will also nominate a board secretary and set a regular meeting schedule.
Public hearing on chromium cleanup at former tannery
The Board of Selectmen is holding a public meeting to discuss and gather comments on the U.S. EPA-funded Brownfields cleanup project for the former A.C. Lawrence Tannery at 15 Bridge Street. The plan focuses on removing chromium-impacted soils and implementing activity-and-use restrictions. The public comment period…
Planning Board discusses goals for upcoming year
This is a routine Planning Board meeting. The board will approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear reports. The main item is an internal discussion to set goals for the next year.
Solar Zoning Ordinance to be discussed by Energy Committee
The Energy Committee's main business is a discussion of the Solar Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of minutes, and old and new business items.
Public hearing on budget increase for environmental analysis contract
The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider increasing the scope of work and budget for FB Environmental's natural resources analysis. They will also discuss goals for the revised Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) and review the 2026 project list. Other topics include water sampling and a Master…
Board to consider $248.5M bond for environmental projects and FY2027 budget
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider multiple bond and budget resolutions for fiscal year 2027, including a $248.5 million bond for environmental capital projects and appropriations for the school district, transit authority, and airport. Other items include a request to establish a tax increment financing…
Committee to vote on $943,894 public health preparedness funding and other CIP items
The Committee on Community Improvement will consider several budget authorizations, including $943,894 for Public Health Preparedness and smaller amounts for a school dental program and parks maintenance. They will also vote on extensions for CIP projects at the library, facade improvements, and public health…
Conservation Trails Sub-Committee to review trail status and Earth Day plans
The subcommittee will discuss maintenance and status updates for several local trail systems. Members will also review a monitoring proposal from the Conservation Commission and plan for an upcoming town-wide open house.