Homelessness in New Hampshire local government
What New Hampshire city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
38 New Hampshire meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Hampshire with the most homelessness activity
- Manchester, NH (15)
- Laconia, NH (14)
- Concord, NH (9)
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Council to hold non-public sessions on collective bargaining and property acquisition
The Concord City Council meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. with non-meeting and non-public sessions to discuss collective bargaining strategies and property acquisition, followed by the regular 7:00 p.m. meeting. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings, and reports on topics such as parking ordinances, a police…
Public hearing on $500,000 CDBG-CV funding for emergency shelters
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The body will take public comment on a $500,000 CDBG-CV grant from the NH Community Development Finance Authority.
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…
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…
Committee on Finance to consider $1.6 million for homeless healthcare
The Committee on Finance is reviewing several resolutions to amend Community Improvement Programs. These proposals involve authorizing and transferring funds for public health, shelter support, and city infrastructure.
Board considers $1.6 million for homeless healthcare and other CIP funding
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing several Community Improvement Program (CIP) funding requests and committee recommendations. The meeting includes a presentation on a proposed RAISE TIF District and various board appointments.
Committee to consider $1.64M for homeless healthcare spending
The Community Improvement Committee will vote on several budget amendments transferring or accepting funds for capital improvement projects, including a $1.64 million allocation for homeless healthcare. Other items include funding for shelters, a landlord incentive program, and a lease reduction for a refugee services…
Committee considers $600K for multimodal transportation plan and other CIP amendments
The Finance Committee is reviewing seven resolutions to amend the Community Improvement Program (CIP), authorizing fund transfers and appropriations for projects including traffic signals, shelter operations, and a multimodal plan. The committee will also vote on budget authorizations for 14 accounts, including opioid…
Council to vote on $84,000 for homelessness plan and multiple public hearings
The Concord City Council will hold a non-meeting at 5:30 PM for contract negotiations and a non-public session on property acquisition, then convene its regular meeting at 7 PM. Key actions include public hearings on a lease for overflow parking, a skate park donation, and a compensation plan change, plus votes on…
Concord City Council to vote on $2.05 million reserve transfer
The City Council will consider several funding appropriations, including a $2.05 million transfer to reserves and $100,000 for water infrastructure. The body will also discuss zoning map amendments and a lease for overflow parking at the former Tsunis Property.
Council to vote on $45.5M bond for new police headquarters
The City Council will take action on a resolution to issue $45.5 million in bonds for a new police headquarters, tabled from the previous meeting. Also up for vote are a parking ordinance change on School Street, $84,000 in funding for homelessness efforts, and a $370,000 land acquisition. A financial disclosure form…
City seeks $500k for emergency shelter operations
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed application for up to $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds to support emergency shelter operations. The meeting will take place in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall.
Public hearing on Anti-Displacement Plan for shelter project
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen holds a public hearing to review the city's Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for the Emergency Shelter Operations Project. The hearing includes a department presentation and opportunity for public comment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; testimony will be taken…
Animal shelter renovation on Dunbarton Road up for committee vote
The Committee on Lands and Buildings will consider a request from the Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter to authorize one of two renovation plans for the shelter on Dunbarton Road. Also up for discussion is a mural installation on the Amherst Street side of the Victory Parking Garage. Two tabled items may be…
Human Relations Committee to plan community event for God Pods project
The committee is meeting to determine the purpose, timing, location, and logistics for a community informational event. This event is intended to precede a formal presentation of the God Pods homelessness project to the City Council.
Committee discusses homeless cleanup and God Pod program
The Laconia Human Relations Committee Homelessness Subcommittee meets to discuss strategies for helping the homeless population clean up after themselves. The agenda includes an informational session on the God Pod program and updates on the Hope Through Helping Hands 501C3 approval status and land research. The…
Board will consider $650,000 transfer for Aged and Infirmed Shelter Project
The Committee on Community Improvement will consider a series of amendments to resolutions and budget authorizations that would transfer or accept funds for various capital improvement projects. Items include allocations for Beech Street programs, an aged and infirmed shelter, affordable housing, a community…
Human Relations Committee to receive presentation from Homelessness Committee
The Human Relations Committee will meet to review reports from various work groups and discuss old business. The meeting includes a special presentation from the Homelessness Committee and a discussion of new business items.
Laconia subcommittee reviews God Pod program
The Laconia Human Relations Committee Subcommittee on the Unsheltered will review community outreach and public sentiment regarding the 'God Pod' program. The group will also hear a presentation from the God Pods Committee and discuss strategies to combat misconceptions about the initiative.
Board to vote on 19-month emergency shelter plan at 39 Beech Street with $50,000 allocation
The Board will hear a presentation on the RSA 79-E tax relief incentive and consider a major proposal from the Mayor for an emergency shelter at 39 Beech Street. The plan includes approving a 19-month shelter operation, allocating $50,000 to 1269 Café for transitional housing, and authorizing two six-month contracts…
Laconia Human Relations Committee Homelessness Subcommittee meets July 20
The Homelessness Subcommittee of the Human Relations Committee will meet to review the committee's role in supporting community awareness, efforts, and involvement. The meeting includes a period for public comment.
Human Relations Committee to discuss community events and social programs
The Human Relations Committee and Homelessness Subcommittee will meet to review work group reports and old business. The agenda includes discussions on various cultural festivals and health programs. New business items include 'Know Your Government' and immigration topics.
Committee to vote on $500,000 for airport development
The Committee on Community Improvement will consider and vote on 15 items, mainly budget amendments for capital improvement projects. The largest proposed expenditure is $500,000 for air service development. Other significant items include $337,126 for a sewer bond study, $100,997 for stormwater improvements, and…
Human Relations Committee to discuss homelessness and due process
The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive updates from work groups including the MLK Event and Homelessness committees. Discussion items include the Multicultural Festival, the Mingle Café, and the concept of due process.
Council to vote on $10.3M bond for Beaver Meadow Golf Clubhouse
The City Council will hold public hearings and votes on several funding resolutions, including a $10,308,000 bond for a new clubhouse at Beaver Meadow Golf Course, a $150,000 bond and donation for the Beaver Meadow parking lot, and $84,000 for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness. The council also will consider a lease…
Human Relations Committee to discuss homelessness and community events
The Human Relations Committee and Homelessness Subcommittee will meet to review work group progress and old business. The agenda includes discussions on the Multicultural Festival, mental health programming, and due process.
Board considers $236M school district budget for FY2026
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a slate of FY2026 budget appropriations totaling over $430 million, including $236.5 million for the Manchester School District, $42.9 million for the airport, and $28.2 million for sewer services. They will also vote on amendments to the Community Improvement Program…
Council considers $10.3 million for new Beaver Meadow Golf Course facility
The City Council will discuss a resolution to bond $10,308,000 for a new clubhouse and buildings at Beaver Meadow Golf Course. The body is also holding public hearings on tax credit modifications and funding for homelessness efforts. Other items include budget guidelines for FY26 and various city ordinances.
Committee to discuss Belknap County Sheriff's Office ICE
The Laconia Human Relations Committee will meet April 8, starting at Real Life Church to view the "God Pod" structure, then adjourn to City Hall for the regular meeting. They will review February meeting minutes, hear work group updates (MLK event, banners/flags, rally/sign, homelessness), and discuss old business…
Board considers sewer rate increase and tax break for 1555 Elm St
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on two ordinances: one increasing sewer rental charges and another replacing sections of the Arts Commission. They will also consider a community revitalization tax relief incentive for 1555 Elm Street and approve a lease amendment and shelter management agreement at 39 Beech…
Committee considers over $3 million in funding for health and community services
The Committee on Community Improvement is reviewing several budget authorizations and grant acceptances. The items focus on overdose prevention, homeless healthcare, and shelter operations. The committee will also consider requests from the Fire Chief and Public Health Director.
Committee continues work on Multicultural Festival and Mingle Café events
The Laconia Human Relations Committee will approve February meeting minutes and receive updates from work groups on the MLK event, banner/flags on city property, and a rally/sign committee. Old business includes discussions on the Multicultural Festival, use of Endowment for Health grant funds, Mingle Café planning…
Council considers $10.3 million for new Beaver Meadow Golf Course facility
The City Council is meeting to decide on funding for a new golf course facility and various tax credit modifications. The body will also hold public hearings regarding water precinct boundaries and emergency personnel reimbursements.
Human Relations Committee to revisit God Pods homeless shelter proposal
The Laconia Human Relations Committee will review meeting minutes, hear work group updates on the MLK event, banners, and vigil/signage, and discuss old business including the Multicultural Festival, a financial update, the Endowment for Health survey, the Mingle Café project at the Belknap Mill ($300/session), Yom…
Human Relations Committee to discuss MLK events and mental health programming
The committee is meeting to coordinate upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations and discuss new initiatives. Agenda items include a mental health program proposal and efforts to address homelessness.
Human Relations Committee to discuss housing, homelessness, mental health, racism
The committee will review November minutes and hear updates from work groups on the MLK Event, Endowment for Health, and banners/flags on city property. Old business includes the Multicultural Festival and a financial update showing a $2,000 annual allocation with $1,500 expended and a $19,500 Endowment for Health…
Committee weighs $56,265.73 for radiological emergency program
The Committee on Community Improvement will vote on budget amendments for four capital improvement projects totaling $121,275.73, including radiological emergency preparedness, a domestic violence prosecutor, a winter warming station, and lead-paint hazard reduction. The committee will also discuss a request to apply…
Committee to review budget and discuss racism, housing, homelessness
The Laconia Human Relations Committee will convene on November 12, 2024, to review meeting minutes, receive updates from work groups including the MLK Event and Banners/Flags committees, and discuss old business such as the Multicultural Festival and a financial update. The financial report shows a $2,000 annual…