Newington, NH

Board of Adjustment

The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from BriHab, LLC for property off Old Dover Road (Tax Map 19 / Lot 15) in the Industrial Zoning District. The applicant seeks to reduce side and rear structural setbacks and to expand a non-conforming residential use by building a 40' x 80' garage. The board will decide whether to grant the requested relief.

• Variance to reduce side structural setback from 50' to 28'
• Variance to reduce rear structural setback from 50' to 18'
• Expansion of non-conforming residential use in Industrial Zone
• Construction of 40' x 80' garage
• Public hearing on August 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Board of Adjustment

The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from BriHab, LLC for property off Old Dover Road (Tax Map 19, Lot 15) in the Industrial District. The applicant seeks to reduce side and rear structural setbacks and to expand a non-conforming residential use by building a 40' x 80' garage. The board will also review and approve draft minutes from the August 6, 2026 meeting.

• Variance to reduce side structural setback from 50' to 28' and rear from 50' to 18'
• Variance to allow expansion of non-conforming residential use in Industrial Zone
• Construction of 40' x 80' garage
• Review and approve draft minutes from August 6, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from BriHab, LLC for property off Old Dover Road (Map 19/Lot 15) in the Industrial District. The applicant seeks to reduce side and rear structural setbacks and to expand a non-conforming residential use by building a 40' x 80' garage. The board will also review and approve draft minutes from its August 6, 2026 meeting.

• Variance to reduce side structural setback from 50' to 28' and rear from 50' to 18' (Article III, Section 5)
• Variance to allow expansion of non-conforming residential use in Industrial Zone via 40' x 80' garage (Article VI, Section 1)
• Public hearing for BriHab, LLC, 300 West Road, Unit 1, Portsmouth, NH
• Review and approve draft minutes from August 6, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from 165 Arboretum LLC for a security fence at 165 Arboretum Drive, which is prohibited in the front yard under the Pease Development Authority Zoning Ordinance. The agenda also notes a separate upcoming meeting of the Planning Board and Conservation Commission to discuss a subdivision, site plan, and conditional use permit for a large office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility on the same property.

• Variance request under §305.02(a) to allow a security fence in the front yard at 165 Arboretum Drive
• Separate meeting on August 24, 2026 for a 197,200 sq ft office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility proposal
• Applicant: 165 Arboretum LLC, Assessor's Plan #326 / LOT # TBD

Conservation Commission

The Newington Planning Board and Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a large Costco retail-warehouse, a Pease Development Authority facility, and additions to a SubCom building. They will also consider a lot line adjustment and a conceptual discussion with Mindrift, LLC. The meeting includes review of draft minutes and other business.

• Public hearing: Pease Development Authority site plan, subdivision, and conditional use permit for a 197,200 sq ft office/manufacturing/warehouse at 165 Arboretum Drive
• Public hearing: SubCom, LLC site plan review for additions at 100 Piscataqua Drive, including a 5,995 sq ft pan building and 6,160 sq ft chiller room
• Lot line adjustment: transfer 5,600 sq ft from Lot 5 to Lot 8 on Beane's Lane (Wendy B. Griffin & Chinburg Development, LLC)
• Public hearing: Costco Wholesale Corporation site plan for a 167,000 sq ft retail-warehouse on 21.50 acres off Seacoast Boulevard
• Conceptual discussion with Mindrift, LLC regarding Tax Map 27 / Lot 1-A1

Planning Board

The Newington Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a lot line adjustment transferring 5,600 square feet between two residential lots on Beane's Lane, and a site plan review for a proposed 167,000-square-foot Costco retail-warehouse store on 21.50 acres in the Seacoast Landing Development. The board will consider these applications at its August 24, 2026 meeting.

• Lot line adjustment: transfer 5,600 sq ft from Lot 5 to Lot 8, Tax Map 6, Beane's Lane, Residential district
• Site plan review: Costco Wholesale Corporation, 167,000 sq ft retail-warehouse store
• Costco site: 21.50 acres, Tax Map 26 / Lot 4 & Tax Map 27 / Lots 11 & 17, Commercial district
• Both applications are public hearings

Planning Board

The Newington Planning Board and Conservation Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss a subdivision, site plan, and conditional use permit for a proposed 197,200-square-foot office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility at 165 Arboretum Drive. The applicant, 165 Arboretum LLC, is also seeking a variance from the Pease Development Authority Zoning Ordinance to allow a security fence in the front yard, which is prohibited. The variance request was the subject of a separate public hearing on July 23, 2026.

• Subdivision, site plan, and conditional use permit for 197,200 sq ft facility at 165 Arboretum Drive
• Variance request under §305.02(a) to allow a security fence in the front yard
• Joint meeting of Planning Board and Conservation Commission
• Public hearing notice for variance application on July 23, 2026

Planning Board

The Newington Planning Board and Conservation Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss a subdivision, site plan, and conditional use permit for a 197,200-square-foot office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility proposed by 165 Arboretum, LLC at 165 Arboretum Drive. The agenda also includes a separate public hearing by the Zoning Board of Adjustment on a variance request for a security fence at the same property.

• Subdivision, Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for 197,200 sq ft office, manufacturing and warehouse facility at 165 Arboretum Drive
• Variance request under Pease Development Authority Zoning Ordinance §305.02(a) to allow a security fence in the front yard at 165 Arboretum Drive
• Joint meeting of Planning Board and Conservation Commission on August 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
• Zoning Board of Adjustment public hearing on July 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Board of Selectmen

The Newington Board of Selectmen will meet to review the first half 2026 financial report, discuss Fox Point stabilization with the Conservation Commission, and hold a public hearing on the McIntyre Bridge demolition and 4-way intersection construction. They will also consider old business, approve minutes and manifests, and review non-public sealed minutes.

• Public hearing on McIntyre Bridge demolition and 4-way intersection construction
• 1st Half 2026 Financial Report presented by Finance Director Chris Whalen
• Fox Point Stabilization discussion with Conservation Commission
• Manifest approvals: $56,596.76 (check date 7/31/26) and $114,398.35 (check date 8/6/26)
• Facilities use requests: Bridal shower at Old Town Hall (9/27/26) and Pease Restoration Advisory Board meeting (9/22/26)

Board of Selectmen

The Newington Board of Selectmen meeting has no published agenda. The only listed item is a note directing readers to review meeting minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including a landscaping review, website update, Fox Point shoreline stabilization, and the preliminary 2027 budget. They will also review the town-wide conservation property map and approve draft minutes from a previous meeting.

• Fox Point Shoreline Stabilization Discussion
• Preliminary 2027 Budget Discussion
• Review of Town-Wide Conservation Property Map
• Review and Approval of 6.11.26 DRAFT Minutes
• SubCom Landscaping Review

Board of Adjustment

The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from SubCom, LLC for property at 120 Shattuck Way. The applicant seeks relief from three wetland buffer and setback requirements, with impacts totaling over 75,000 square feet. The property is in both Waterfront Industrial and Industrial zoning districts.

• Variance for 25-foot no-cut/no-disturbance wetland buffer (12,576 sq ft impact)
• Variance for 75-foot limited-cut buffer for tidal and prime wetlands (16,422 sq ft impact)
• Variance for 100-foot setback for wetlands contiguous with surface waters (46,100 sq ft impact)
• Property located in Waterfront Industrial and Industrial Zoning Districts

Board of Adjustment

The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from SubCom, LLC for property at 120 Shattuck Way (Tax Map 27, Lot 1). The applicant seeks relief from three wetland buffer and setback requirements, with impacts totaling over 75,000 square feet. The property is in both the Waterfront Industrial and Industrial zoning districts.

• Variance to allow encroachment into 25-foot no-cut/no-disturbance wetland buffer (approx. 12,576 sq ft impact)
• Variance to allow encroachment into 75-foot limited-cut buffer for tidal and prime wetlands (approx. 16,422 sq ft)
• Variance to allow encroachment into 100-foot minimum setback for wetlands contiguous with surface waters (approx. 46,100 sq ft impact)
• Property located in Waterfront Industrial and Industrial Zoning Districts

Board of Adjustment

The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from SubCom, LLC for property at 120 Shattuck Way. The applicant seeks relief from several wetland buffer and setback requirements, impacting areas of approximately 12,576, 16,422, and 46,100 square feet. The board will also review and approve draft minutes from its July 23, 2026 meeting.

• Variance application by SubCom, LLC for Tax Map 27 / Lot 1, 120 Shattuck Way
• Request to encroach into 25-foot no-cut/no-disturbance wetland buffer (approx. 12,576 sq ft impact)
• Request to encroach into 75-foot limited-cut buffer for tidal and prime wetlands (approx. 16,422 sq ft impact)
• Request to encroach into 100-foot minimum setback for wetlands contiguous with surface waters (approx. 46,100 sq ft impact)
• Property located in Waterfront Industrial and Industrial Zoning Districts

Board of Selectmen

The Newington Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss old business including the State Maintenance Shed driveway naming, Transfer Station compactor savings, and a Shackford Point update. New business includes a Tax Collector appointment, personnel policies update, and a Patterson Lane parking ordinance. The board will also approve minutes and manifests, review facility use requests, and review sealed minutes from prior non-public sessions.

• Patterson Lane parking ordinance
• Tax Collector appointment
• Manifest approvals: $28,339.29 (7/16/26) and $360,230.06 (7/23/26)
• Facility use: wedding at Old Town Hall (10/21/26), Scout Troop 164 campout at Fox Point (9/12-13/26), North Star AME Zion Church missionary mass meeting (10/3/26), Pease Relay event (9/13/26), Celebration of Life for Kathy Beane (10/24/26)
• Review of sealed minutes from 9/20/2021, 11/1/2021, 1/18/2022

Recreation Committee

The Newington Recreation Committee is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items including call to order, old and new business, minutes approval, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Recreation Committee

The Newington Recreation Committee is holding a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, at Langdon Library. The agenda contains only standard procedural items—call to order, old business, new business, minutes approval, and adjournment—with no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed.

• No specific items listed under Old Business or New Business

Planning Board

The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 23, 2026, to consider a variance request from 165 Arboretum LLC for property at 165 Arboretum Drive. The applicant seeks relief from the Pease Development Authority Zoning Ordinance to install a security fence in the front yard, which is otherwise prohibited. A separate meeting on August 24, 2026, will involve the Planning Board and Conservation Commission discussing a subdivision, site plan, and conditional use permit for a 197,200-square-foot office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility on the same property.

• Variance request under §305.02(a) to allow a security fence in the front yard at 165 Arboretum Drive
• Proposed 197,200 sq. ft. office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility for 165 Arboretum LLC
• Joint Planning Board and Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for August 24, 2026

Conservation Commission

The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 23, 2026, to consider a variance request from 165 Arboretum LLC for a security fence at 165 Arboretum Drive. The fence would be in the front yard, which is prohibited under the Pease Development Authority Zoning Ordinance. A separate meeting on August 24, 2026, will involve the Planning Board and Conservation Commission discussing a proposed 197,200 square foot office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility at the same location.

• Variance application for security fence at 165 Arboretum Drive
• Relief from PDA Zoning Ordinance §305.02(a) for front-yard fence
• Future meeting: subdivision, site plan, and conditional use permit for 197,200 sq ft facility
• Joint Planning Board and Conservation Commission meeting on August 24, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from 165 Arboretum LLC to install a security fence around the property at 165 Arboretum Drive, which is otherwise prohibited in the front yard under the Pease Development Authority Zoning Ordinance. A separate meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2026, for the Planning Board and Conservation Commission to discuss a subdivision, site plan, and conditional use permit for a 197,200-square-foot office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility on the same property.

• Variance request under §305.02(a) to allow a security fence in the front yard at 165 Arboretum Drive
• Public hearing on July 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Newington Town Hall
• Future meeting on August 24, 2026 for a 197,200 sq ft office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility
• Applicant: 165 Arboretum LLC, Assessor's Plan #326 / LOT # TBD

Board of Adjustment

The Newington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from 165 Arboretum LLC for a property at 165 Arboretum Drive. The applicant seeks relief from the Pease Development Authority Zoning Ordinance to allow a security fence in the front yard, which is otherwise prohibited. The board will also review and approve draft minutes from its May 13, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance application for 165 Arboretum LLC, Assessor's Plan #326 / LOT # TBD, 165 Arboretum Drive
• Requested relief from §305.02(a) to allow a security fence in the front yard
• Review and approve draft minutes from May 13, 2026

The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to recommend a variance to the Pease Development Authority for a prohibited front-yard security fence at 165 Arboretum Drive, with conditions that the fence be placed within the 75-foot setback and not include barbed wire. The board also approved the minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended variance for front-yard security fence at 165 Arboretum Drive (unanimous)
• Attached conditions: fence within 75-foot setback, no barbed wire without further review
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including a plaque proposal by Victoria Eversman, an update on the Department of Transportation's plans for the Railroad Depot, an update on the Town Records Project, and follow-up on the 250th Celebration and Liberty Trees. No decisions are noted on the agenda; these appear to be discussion items.

• Victoria Eversman's plaque proposal
• Update on DOT plans for the Railroad Depot
• Update on the Town Records Project
• Follow-up on the 250th Celebration and Liberty Trees

Planning Board

The Newington Planning Board will hold public hearings on two site plan matters. The first is a site plan review for SubCOM, LLC to add buildings and parking at 100 Piscataqua Drive. The second is a site plan amendment for EH Portsmouth, LLC to allow hotel rooms at 2109 Woodbury Avenue to be rented for up to 89 consecutive days instead of the previously approved 30 days. The board will also review draft minutes from June 22, 2026.

• Site plan review for SubCOM, LLC at 100 Piscataqua Drive: 5,995 s.f. 4-story addition, 6,160 s.f. 3-story addition, and 46-space parking lot
• Site plan amendment for EH Portsmouth, LLC (Eversuite Hotel) at 2109 Woodbury Avenue: extend max hotel stay from 30 to 89 consecutive days
• Review and approve draft minutes from June 22, 2026

Planning Board

The Newington Planning Board will hold public hearings on two site plan applications: a large addition project by SubCOM, LLC at 100 Piscataqua Drive, and a modification to a previously approved hotel plan by EH Portsmouth, LLC to allow longer rental stays. The board will also review draft minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting and conduct other business.

• Site plan review for SubCOM, LLC: 5,995 sq ft addition for a 4-story 'pan building' and 6,160 sq ft addition for a 3-story 'chiller room' plus 46-space parking lot at 100 Piscataqua Drive
• Site plan amendment for EH Portsmouth, LLC (Eversuite Hotel): change maximum rental period from 30 to 89 consecutive days at 2109 Woodbury Avenue
• Review and approve draft minutes from June 22, 2026

The Newington Planning Board meeting on July 20, 2026, was a public hearing notice for a site plan review amendment. No decisions were made; the board only scheduled a hearing to consider EH Portsmouth, LLC's request to modify a 2023 approval, allowing hotel rooms to be rented for up to 89 consecutive days instead of 30.

• Scheduled public hearing for EH Portsmouth, LLC site plan amendment (no vote taken)

Board of Selectmen

The Newington Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the new Public Safety Complex with the Board of Fire Engineers and Police Commissioners, hear from Andrew Hatch of CPCNH, and review old and new business items. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and manifests, as well as facility use requests for community events. The meeting also includes a non-public session for legal advice.

• Discussion of new Public Safety Complex with fire and police officials
• Portsmouth Water Requirement – Fox Run Road Water Drain Update
• Fire Department Chevrolet Silverado Status
• Manifest approvals: $370,732.84 (7/2/26) and $207,526.39 (7/9/26)
• Facility use requests: North Star AME Church revival, Celebration of Life, wedding

Recreation Committee

The Newington Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss its budget, planned activities, and maintenance matters. The agenda also includes items related to the Langdon Library and Nimble Hill Road. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion
• Activities planning
• Maintenance topics
• Langdon Library item
• Nimble Hill Road item

The Newington Recreation Committee met on July 7, 2026, and approved the previous meeting minutes. Bill Wright reported no budget issues and submitted an application for charitable funds from Sprague Energy. The committee decided to continue all classes as scheduled and keep Septemberfest planning on track. Bill fired Seacoast Turfcare for not meeting contract expectations and will volunteer to perform weed treatment for the rest of the summer.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Fired Seacoast Turfcare for not fulfilling contract expectations
• Continued all classes as scheduled within Activities budget
• Submitted application for charitable funds from Sprague Energy
• Bill to volunteer for weed treatment remainder of summer

Board of Selectmen

The Newington Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting with a non-public session for personnel hiring and legal advice. Public agenda items include updates on Community Power, the 250th Anniversary Celebration, the Emery purchase of Old Dover Road property, a pedestrian culvert/bridge project at Newington School, and tree work on Little Bay Road. They will also receive updates on a rental house and the transfer station, and discuss House Bill 340.

• Manifest approvals: $123,069.49 (6/11/26) and $195,876.10 (6/18/26)
• Facilities use: Fit Over 50 at Town Hall (Thursdays, July-Dec) and North Star AME Church revival/outdoor event (8/16/26)
• Old Business: Community Power, 250th Anniversary, Emery purchase of Old Dover Road property
• Old Business: Newington School pedestrian culvert/bridge to ballfield and soccer field
• New Business: Rental house update, transfer station update, Legislative Alert on House Bill 340

The Newington Board of Selectmen approved meeting minutes and two manifests totaling $318,945.59, and approved a facility use request for Recreation-Fit Over 50 and Pilates classes. A facility use request from North Star AME Church was tabled pending proper paperwork. The board also discussed Community Power rates, a pedestrian bridge project, and a potential bond waiver for Subcom, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved minutes from June 17, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved manifests for $123,069.49 and $195,876.10 (unanimous)
• Tabled North Star AME Church facility use request pending paperwork
• Approved Recreation-Fit Over 50 and Pilates facility use requests (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a subdivision application by JR DEV, LLC to split a 5.71-acre lot at 74 River Road into two lots (4.6 and 1.11 acres), subject to conditions including wetland scientist and surveyor certifications, monumentation, and a three-year expiration. The board also continued the site plan review for SubCom, LLC's expansion at 100 Piscataqua Drive to July 20, 2026, and approved the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved JR DEV, LLC subdivision at 74 River Road (all in favor)
• Continued SubCom, LLC site plan review to July 20, 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Moved into non-public session to approve non-public meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Newington Board of Selectmen is meeting to hear updates on grant projects and legislation, the E911 addressing project, and tree planting on town property. They will also discuss a Public Utilities Commission decision allowing utilities to delay electricity rate charges. The meeting includes approval of minutes and manifests, and a non-public session for personnel hiring.

• Manifest approvals totaling $313,297.53
• E911 Addressing Project with NH DOT buildings and road naming
• Tree planting on town property
• Public Utilities Commission allowed utilities to delay electricity rate charges
• Non-public session for hiring personnel

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss several conservation initiatives, including the Great Bay Changemaker Program with NH Fish & Game, the status of the Knights Hill Parking/Trail Project, and a town-wide conservation property map. They will also review draft minutes and consider new project initiatives.

• Discussion of Great Bay Changemaker Program with NH Fish & Game
• Status of Knights Hill Parking / Trail Project
• Review of Town-Wide Conservation Property Map
• Continuation of signage project at Knights Hill
• Trickey's Cove Trail / Access property boundary survey

The Conservation Commission approved payment of $4,000 from the Professional Consultation line and $695.15 from another line item to Altus Engineering for map work, a draft plan for Knight's Hill easement parking, and a conceptual site plan. The Knight's Hill parking and trail project is on hold due to a lawsuit filed by an abutter, with a court hearing scheduled for June 25, 2026. The Commission also discussed the Great Bay Changemaker Program, Trickey Cove property, and potential erosion work at Fox Point, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved $4,000 from Professional Consultation line to Altus Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $695.15 from another line item to Altus Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 27, 2026 minutes with corrections (unanimous)