Public safety in New Hampshire local government
What New Hampshire city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about public safety — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
400 New Hampshire meetings since 2024 covered public safety. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Hampshire with the most public safety activity
- Manchester, NH (93)
- Laconia, NH (34)
- Newfields, NH (23)
- Newton, NH (22)
- Berlin, NH (22)
- Gilmanton, NH (22)
- Concord, NH (21)
- Dublin, NH (15)
- Plaistow, NH (15)
- Sandown, NH (13)
- Hampton, NH (12)
- Hampstead, NH (12)
Latest matching meetings
Select Board to address wetlands violation at 221 Cobb Meadow Road
The Select Board will meet to review department updates and sign official contracts and permits. The agenda includes a specific discussion regarding a wetlands violation and a board appointment.
Health Department proposes a septic fee increase
The Newton Board of Selectmen will consider several approvals, including a health department proposal to increase the town’s septic fees. Other items include hiring for the fire department and support administration, a federal excess‑property cooperative agreement, and a review of the town ambulance policy. The police…
City Council to consider EPA cleanup grant and police security grants
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding an EPA Cleanup and Assessment Grant. The body will also review three first-read items related to Homeland Security Grants for the police department.
Selectboard to discuss zero-based budgeting and Class VI road policy revisions
The Deering Selectboard will consider routine consent agenda items including minutes and financial manifests, then move to old business such as cybersecurity follow-up, onboarding procedures, and revisions to Class VI and private road policies. New business includes a draft Municipal vendor Credit Account Policy and a…
Sawyer Lake Village District discusses dam, roads, and beach ordinances
The commissioners will review financial reports and discuss maintenance for the dam, roads, and beaches. The meeting also includes discussions regarding pedestrian bridge insurance and appointing a person responsible for mailboxes.
Committee to discuss RFP and Beals & Associates for public safety building
The Public Safety Building Committee will review and approve prior meeting minutes, discuss questions related to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the public safety building project, and meet with Beals and Associates, likely a consultant or architect. The committee may also address any other open items and schedule…
Select Board meeting on July 14 includes appointments and abatement review
The Select Board will meet to review correspondence, approve various financial manifests, and consider specific appointments. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Vernon Family Farm complaints.
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…
Laconia City Council discusses grant acceptance and infrastructure projects
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a justice assistance grant and the Belknap House sewer line replacement. The agenda also includes discussions on traffic orders, building permits, and city board appointments.
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.
Select Board discusses technology funding and police department expenditures
The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding the acceptance of $10,000 or more from private nonprofits for technology equipment. The agenda also includes a quarterly report from the Police Department and updates on Master Plan Implementation priorities.
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…
Board of Selectmen to discuss emergency police department building action
The Board of Selectmen is holding an emergency meeting to address a state of emergency. The primary focus is a discussion regarding the Police Department building that requires immediate action.
Dunbarton Board of Selectmen to meet July 9, 2026
The Board of Selectmen will meet to approve minutes from June 25, 2026. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and nonpublic sessions.
Committee discusses septic system enforcement and homeowner aid
The Parsons Creek Advisory Committee will review updates on enforcement actions and watershed pump-out schedules. Members will explore financial assistance options for homeowners to maintain regular septic pumping. The committee will also consider creating a septic system maintenance guide for residents.
Finance committee to vote on $20.8M highway bond and other CIP amendments
The Committee on Finance will consider resolutions amending Community Improvement Programs (CIP) for various fiscal years, bond authorizations for 2027 capital projects, and approve a list of budget authorizations. The largest single item is a $20.8 million bond for the RAISE City Funds highway program, alongside…
Board to vote on over $45M in bonds for FY2027 capital projects
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a series of bond resolutions and Community Improvement Program amendments totaling over $45 million for buses, IT, public safety, roads, and parks. They will also hear a presentation on all-way stop control, act on traffic regulations, and approve various grants and…
Commissioners to discuss scheduling corrections facility tour
The Belknap County Commission will hold a routine meeting with items such as approval of minutes and department updates. The primary substantive item is a recommendation under RSA 30-B:12 to schedule a tour of the county corrections facilities. A non-public session is also planned for a matter permitted by state law.
Committee to vote on $30M wastewater pump station upgrade and other CIP funding
The Community Improvement Committee will consider a series of amendments to resolutions and budget authorizations for capital improvement projects, ranging from a $30 million wastewater pump station upgrade to smaller items like a $23,600 oral health program. The committee will also decide on grant applications for…
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.
Plaistow Selectmen to swear in new police officer, discuss CP2 charter
The Board of Selectmen will consider swearing in Police Officer Jadiel Gonzalez, discuss the Highway Safety Advisory Committee, and hold a discussion on the CP2 Charter. The meeting includes public comment, consent agenda approval, and potential nonpublic sessions.
Selectmen to consider $915k withdrawal for road repairs
The Board of Selectmen will consider approving a $915,434.13 withdrawal from the Infrastructure Repairs and Upgrades fund for road projects. They will also discuss a Highway Safety Grant agreement ($8,500), a road study update for Meeting House Rd, High St, and Middle Route, and a milfoil treatment proposal for…
Trustees discuss fire truck payment and cemetery maintenance
The Trustees of the Trust Funds are meeting to orient a new trustee, update bank account signatures, and discuss an upcoming payment for a fire truck. They will also consider how to track future withdrawals for cemetery maintenance.
Committee to review classic car show application for Main Street
The Special Events Technical Review Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a permit for an annual classic car show. The committee will evaluate the event's impact on local traffic and coordination with other simultaneous events.
Police union contracts and two nominations on Manchester agenda
At this special meeting, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider tentative agreements with the Manchester Police Patrolman's Association and the Manchester Association of Police Supervisors, which may be ratified and laid over. Also presented are nominations for Charles Kurfehs as Chair of the Board of Assessors…
Newfields PSB Committee reviews RFP for public safety building
The Public Safety Building Committee will review a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the public safety building project. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and schedule the next meeting. The committee may enter non-public session for matters allowed under state law.
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.
Fire gear purchases and Balsam Lane concerns on the agenda
The Board will discuss a potential purchase of new fire equipment with Fire Chief Michael Devine. Additionally, Rocco Piccirrili is scheduled to present concerns regarding Balsam Lane.
Stormwater Task Force discusses MS4 permit Year 8 requirements and action items
The task force will review Year 8 MS4 report requirements and current action items from 2022-2026, including an outfall investigation follow-up. They will also complete IDDE training and schedule a winter 2026 meeting.
Selectmen to review site plan for property at 125 Grapevine Road
The Board of Selectmen will discuss and decide on several items including a police department grant for traffic patrol, a site plan review for a property on Grapevine Road, and an MOU with the library trustees. They will also review second quarter finances and price quotes for transfer station equipment. Public…
Board to sign $5,300 police grant for traffic patrol
The Board of Selectmen will vote to authorize a $5,300 grant for additional traffic patrol in the RV park area. They will also review a memorandum of understanding with the library trustees, discuss a town common planting update, and consider price quotes for transfer station equipment. Additionally, they will review…
Committee to review proposals for new public safety building
The Public Safety Building Committee is meeting to evaluate Request for Proposals (RFPs) from two firms. The discussion will focus on the submissions from Beals and Associates and Verdantas.
Police Commission to revise personnel policies and detail rates
The Berlin Police Commission will discuss and possibly vote on revisions to personnel policies and changes to detail rates. Public comments will be taken before a non-public session for personnel and legal matters.
Board to hear Aquarion water restrictions update, potential sale
The Select Board will hear from Aquarion Water Company and Unitil on water restrictions and a potential company sale. They will consider a consent agenda including cemetery deeds, donations, and licenses. New business involves decisions on pavement marking bids and waiver requests for excavation in town streets. The…
Police to discuss federal immigration enforcement partnership
The Board of Selectmen will hear from Police Chief Kelley about the 287(g) program, which would allow Hampstead police to enforce federal immigration laws. The board will also approve routine financial items including payroll of $326,083.47 and accounts payable of $328,368.94, and make annual appointments to town…
Council to vote on FY2027 budget and related appropriations
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several resolutions, including the FY2027 budget ($65,000 for Elm Street School drainage), year-end carryforwards, and declaring Paugus and Prescott Avenues as emergency lanes. They will also consider accepting a $11,756 federal justice grant and discuss…
Board to hold public hearing on building on Plains Road
The Board of Selectmen will continue a public hearing regarding a liability agreement for construction on a Class VI road. They will also review financial reports and department updates including fire equipment and transfer station upgrades.
Committee reviews bids for geotechnical services, drafts RFP for design
The Public Safety Building Committee will review submitted proposals for geotechnical and professional services. They will also discuss a draft RFP for space needs, conceptual design, and cost estimates. The committee may enter a non-public session under state law.
Selectmen consider $734K accounts payable warrant and library request
The Board of Selectmen will review monthly department reports, approve accounts payable and payroll warrants totaling over $1 million, and discuss a funding request from the Library Trustees. Other new business includes a presentation from Block 5 Technologies, a cemetery request on Frying Pan Lane, a crosswalk…
Police detail rate increased to $70/hr to compete with towns
The Select Board approved raising police special detail rates from $50 to $70 per hour, fully contractor-paid. The board discussed parking signs at Oak Park, a treasurer resignation, and Meeting House painting. They also reviewed consent agenda items including payroll of $39,861.84.