Meredith meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Meredith boards weigh short-term rental fees, shoreline variances; park master plan on tap

Recent meetings in Meredith were held but minutes have not yet been published, so no final votes are on the record. The most consequential item on the agenda was the Select Board's public hearing and vote on changes to the town's short-term rental regulation, which would reduce the licensing fee for owner-occupied rentals from $400 to $200 and remove requirements for plot plans and Meals & Rent Tax license numbers. The outcome of that vote is not yet available.

Select Board (Aug. 10)

The Select Board held a public hearing and vote on amendments to the Short-Term Rental Regulation. The proposed changes include a $200 fee for owners who reside on the property (OIR) instead of the current $400, and removal of plot plan and Meals & Rent Tax license number requirements. The board also discussed an update on the Lake Waukewan Dam Outlet Works repair project (by Hampshire Hospitality Holdings and Turner Group), a Stewart's Ambulance Agreement, the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program Transition Legislation, and remaining funding for the Prescott Park playground.

Zoning Board of Adjustment (Aug. 13)

The ZBA held four public hearings:

• #5475: Brown – variance for a new dwelling at 68 Cattle Landing Road, Shoreline District, with a front setback of 19.2 ft (required 65 ft) and side setbacks of 15.2/15.7 ft (required 20 ft).
• #5476: Ryan – special exception for a short-term rental at 62 Pinnacle Park Road, Meredith Neck District.
• #5477: Porter – variance for a garage setback of 58.2 ft and deck 30.8 ft from shoreline (required 65 ft) at 39 Wicwood Shores Road, Shoreline District.
• #5478: Pendergast – variance for a garage setback of 50.2 ft and covered walkway 36.1 ft from shoreline (required 65 ft) at 18 Dale Road, Shoreline District.

The board also approved minutes from July 9, 2026.

Prescott Park Committee (Aug. 11)

The committee discussed playground naming and a grand opening, planned a presentation to the Select Board, reviewed fundraising efforts, and considered minutes from June 23, 2026. No major decisions were listed.

Village Pathway Committee (Aug. 11)

The committee approved May 12, 2026 minutes, received a financial update, heard reports on the Wow Trail and ECO, and discussed progress on a bump. No votes were recorded.

Coming up

• **Select Board – Aug. 24, 2026:** The board will review the Prescott Park Master Plan, receive an update on the Lake Waukewan Dam outlet repair, discuss a police fire suppression system repair and a highway safety grant (both with Chief Harper), consider a Waukewan Watershed NHDES 319 Grant application, and hold a nonpublic session.
• **Planning Board – Aug. 25, 2026:** The board will approve July 28, 2026 minutes, hear a Town Planner update on zoning amendments, and review three land use applications: Bowman & Wadaga BLA, Cary McLear BLA, and Bicknell Subdivision.

All recent meeting minutes are pending publication; details above reflect agenda items only.

Meredith boards weigh short-term rental fees, shoreline variances; no decisions yet published

Recent Meredith board meetings covered short-term rental fee changes, shoreline setback variances, and routine committee business, but none of the minutes have been published yet, so no official decisions are on the record. The most consequential item on the table is a proposed change to the town's short-term rental licensing fee, which the Select Board took up on August 10.

Select Board (Aug. 10)

The Select Board held a public hearing and considered amendments to the Short-Term Rental Regulation. The proposal would reduce the licensing fee for owners who reside on the property from $400 to $200, and would remove requirements for a plot plan and a Meals & Room Tax license number. The board also discussed an update on the Lake Waukewan Dam outlet works repair (a project by Hampshire Hospitality Holdings and Turner Group), a Stewart's Ambulance Agreement, transition legislation for the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program, and remaining funding for the Prescott Park playground.

Zoning Board of Adjustment (Aug. 13)

The ZBA held four public hearings:

• **#5475 Brown** – variance for a new dwelling at 68 Cattle Landing Road, Shoreline District, with a front setback of 19.2 ft (required 65 ft) and side setbacks of 15.2 and 15.7 ft (required 20 ft).
• **#5476 Ryan** – special exception for a short-term rental at 62 Pinnacle Park Road, Meredith Neck District.
• **#5477 Porter** – variance for a garage setback of 58.2 ft and a deck setback of 30.8 ft from the shoreline (required 65 ft) at 39 Wicwood Shores Road.
• **#5478 Pendergast** – variance for a garage setback of 50.2 ft and a covered walkway of 36.1 ft from the shoreline (required 65 ft) at 18 Dale Road.

The board also approved minutes from its July 9 meeting.

Conservation Commission (Aug. 6)

The commission discussed 2027 stream restoration projects, a disc golf proposal, a summary of a public forum on conservation easements, a field mowing plan through 2026, and the Meredith Master Plan. It also heard reports from the treasurer, dredge and fill, and trails.

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee (Aug. 4)

The committee reviewed minutes from July 7 and discussed routine items including Old Homes Day events in Meredith (Sept. 19) and New Hampton (Aug. 8), a shoreline survey by LWA, a water department barbecue tour, and the Lake Host program.

Village Pathway Committee (Aug. 11)

The committee approved minutes from May 12, received a financial update, and heard reports on the Wow Trail and ECO. Old business included progress on a bump.

Prescott Park Committee (Aug. 11)

The committee discussed playground naming and a grand opening, planned a presentation to the Select Board, reviewed fundraising efforts, and considered minutes from June 23.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the town website for any newly scheduled meetings or updated agendas.

Meredith boards review dam repairs, subdivisions, and shoreline variances

This week, Meredith's Select Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee, and Conservation Commission met to review a range of items, from Lake Waukewan Dam repairs to subdivision proposals and shoreline variances. All meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no formal decisions were recorded.

Select Board (July 27)

The Select Board held workshops on Lake Waukewan Dam outlet repairs, Prescott Park playground funding, a disc golf presentation, and a private/Class VI roads policy. Business items included a storage agreement for the dam project, short-term rental licensing amendments, and tax interest abatements.

Planning Board (July 28)

The Planning Board reviewed three application submissions: a proposed 4-lot subdivision by Upper Terrace Development, LLC on Upper Terrace Ave.; a boundary line adjustment of 4,443 square feet between 29 and 27 Pitchwood Island; and a boundary line adjustment of 12,655 square feet between 94 and 98 Tracy Way. The board also received an Implementation Committee update from the Town Planner. Public hearings may be held if the applications are accepted as complete.

Zoning Board of Adjustment (July 29)

The ZBA considered a Motion for Rehearing regarding case #5471, an appeal for a Special Exception to allow a short-term rental in a detached single-family dwelling at 4 Park View Lane (Tax Map U19 Lot 2).

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee (August 4)

The committee reviewed and approved minutes from the July 7 meeting. Routine business included Old Homes Day events for Meredith (Sept. 19) and New Hampton (Aug. 8), a shoreline survey conducted by LWA, and a Water Department BBQ-Tour. Reports covered Lake Host and other items.

Conservation Commission (August 6)

The commission reviewed and approved minutes and expenses, and discussed a field mowing plan through 2026. Key business items included 2027 Stream Restoration Projects, a Conservation Easements Public Forum Summary, a joint meeting with Laconia and Gilford, a Disc Golf proposal, and the Meredith Master Plan. Reports were given on the treasurer, dredge and fill, and trails.

Coming up

Zoning Board of Adjustment – August 13

The ZBA will hold four public hearings: a variance for a new single-family home at 68 Cattle Landing Road (Shoreline District) with a front setback of 19.2 ft where 65 ft is required, and side setbacks of 15.2 and 15.7 ft where 20 ft is required; a special exception for a short-term rental at 62 Pinnacle Park Road (Meredith Neck District); and two shoreline setback variances for garages and decks at 39 Wicwood Shores Road (58.2 ft garage, 30.8 ft deck; required 65 ft) and 18 Dale Road (50.2 ft garage, 36.1 ft covered walkway; required 65 ft). The board will also approve minutes from July 9, 2026.

Meredith boards tackle dam repairs, subdivision, short-term rentals in late July meetings

Meredith's Select Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment all met in the final week of July, with agendas covering Lake Waukewan Dam repairs, a proposed four-lot subdivision, and short-term rental appeals. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the three meetings, so outcomes are not yet available.

Select Board — July 27

The Select Board's agenda included a public update on Lake Waukewan Dam outlet works repairs and a storage agreement related to the dam project. The board was also scheduled to discuss remaining funding for the Prescott Park playground, hear a disc golf presentation for Waukewan Highlands Community Park, and take up a policy on private and Class VI roads.

Short-term rental licensing regulation amendments were listed as a business item, along with tax interest abatements.

Because minutes are not yet published, no votes or decisions can be confirmed.

Planning Board — July 28

The Planning Board was set to consider three land-use applications:

• A proposed 4-lot subdivision by Upper Terrace Development, LLC on Upper Terrance Ave.
• A boundary line adjustment of 4,443 square feet between 29 and 27 Pitchwood Island.
• A boundary line adjustment of 12,655 square feet between 94 and 98 Tracy Way.

Public hearings could be held for these items if the applications were accepted as complete. The agenda also included an implementation committee update from the Town Planner.

No outcomes are available; minutes have not been published.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 29

The ZBA agenda listed a single item: a Motion for Rehearing on Case #5471, an appeal for a Special Exception to allow a short-term rental in a detached single-family dwelling at 4 Park View Lane (Tax Map U19 Lot 2).

No decision is confirmed; minutes are pending.

Coming up

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee — Tuesday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m., Town Annex. The committee will review and approve minutes from its July 7 meeting and discuss routine business including Old Homes Day events (Meredith, Sept. 19; New Hampton, Aug. 8), a shoreline survey conducted by LWA, a Water Department BBQ tour, and Lake Host reports.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — Thursday, Aug. 13. Four public hearings are scheduled:

• **#5475 (Brown):** Variance for a new single-family dwelling at 68 Cattle Landing Road, Shoreline District. Proposed front setback is 19.2 ft where 65 ft is required; side setbacks of 15.2 and 15.7 ft where 20 ft is required.
• **#5476 (Ryan):** Special exception for a short-term rental at 62 Pinnacle Park Road, Meredith Neck District.
• **#5477 (Porter):** Variance for a garage setback of 58.2 ft and a deck at 30.8 ft from the shoreline where 65 ft is required, at 39 Wicwood Shores Road, Shoreline District.
• **#5478 (Pendergast):** Variance for a garage setback of 50.2 ft and a covered walkway at 36.1 ft from the shoreline where 65 ft is required, at 18 Dale Road, Shoreline District.

The board will also approve minutes from its July 9, 2026 meeting.

Meredith boards weigh dam project, waterfront variance, and subdivision plans

Meredith residents had a busy stretch of public meetings in mid-July, with the Select Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and several committees all convening. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, what follows reflects the published agendas only — not confirmed votes or outcomes.

Select Board — July 13

The Select Board's agenda included a workshop on the Waukewan Dam Project Storage Agreement, an update on island public safety, and discussion of tax interest administrative abatements. The board also planned to review a Planning & Development recommendation and wrap up items related to the town's 250th celebration. No vote tallies or dollar figures are available from the agenda.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 9

The ZBA had a full agenda centered on three property cases:

• A motion for rehearing on case #5445, a previously denied variance for a barn height of 43.3 feet at 47 Happy Homes Rd.
• A public hearing on case #5473, a special exception request for a short-term rental at 8 Anderson Rd.
• A public hearing on case #5474, a variance request to build a home with a 23.6-foot waterfront setback at 40 Oak Island Rd, instead of the required 65 feet.

The board also planned to discuss proposed amendments to its Rules of Procedure. Outcomes of the hearings and the rehearing motion are not yet recorded.

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee — July 7

This meeting was largely informational. The committee's agenda called for review of June 17 outreach efforts, discussion of the Winona response, and updates on the Volunteer Lake Assessment Program (VLAP) and the Canal Project. Reports were also scheduled on the area behind the Water Department, the Water Department Kid's Day, a meeting with the Town Manager, and the Lake Hosts program. No votes or binding decisions were expected.

Prescott Park Committee — July 14

The Prescott Park Renovation Committee planned to review its June 23 meeting minutes, discuss a name for the new playground, and plan a grand opening. The agenda also included a Selectboard presentation on next steps, general public discussion, and scheduling the committee's next meeting.

Coming up

Planning Board — July 28: The board will consider three application submissions: a proposed 4-lot subdivision by Upper Terrace Development, LLC on Upper Terrance Ave.; a boundary line adjustment of 4,443 square feet between 29 and 27 Pitchwood Island; and a boundary line adjustment of 12,655 square feet between 94 and 98 Tracy Way. Public hearings may be held if the applications are accepted as complete. The Town Planner is also scheduled to give an Implementation Committee update.

*Note: All July meetings listed above are documented by agenda only. Minutes have not yet been published, so no votes, decisions, or dollar amounts from those sessions can be confirmed at this time.*

Meredith meeting roundup: Boards reviewed tax abatements, park plans, and rental rules; zoning hearings ahead

Meredith's boards and committees met in late June to discuss tax abatements, park renovations, and short-term rental licensing — though minutes from those sessions have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet part of the public record. This week, the Zoning Board of Adjustment holds two public hearings, including a request to build a home with a 23.6-foot waterfront setback at 40 Oak Island Rd instead of the required 65 feet.

Select Board (June 22)

The Select Board's agenda included a public hearing, 2025 tax abatements, and a new park and street closure policy. Members were also scheduled to receive updates on storm water management grants, Styrofoam recycling, and the town's 250th Celebration, plus a review of the year-to-date budget.

Minutes have not yet been published, so no votes or decisions from this meeting can be confirmed.

Planning Board (June 23)

The Planning Board's meeting was largely procedural, including reorganization, approval of May minutes, and committee updates. The main action item on the agenda was the signature of a site plan for Jonathan Miller.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Prescott Park Committee (June 23)

The committee was scheduled to review a conceptual plan and cost estimate summary for Prescott Park renovations, discuss project phasing, and consider scheduling a public presentation to the Board of Selectmen. A playground update and naming discussion were also on the agenda.

No cost figures or decisions are available because minutes have not been published.

Short-Term Rental Committee (June 26)

The committee planned to review existing short-term rental licensing regulations and the permit application process, and to discuss next steps for potential changes. Setting a next meeting date was also on the agenda.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee — July 7. The committee will review June 17 outreach efforts, discuss the Winona response, and receive updates on the Volunteer Lake Assessment Program (VLAP), the Canal Project, and the Lake Hosts program. Reports on the Water Department Kid's Day and a meeting with the Town Manager are also scheduled. No votes or binding decisions are expected; the meeting is largely informational.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 9. The board will consider a motion for rehearing on a previously denied variance (case #5445) for a barn height of 43.3 ft at 47 Happy Homes Rd. Two public hearings are scheduled: a special exception (case #5473) for a short-term rental at 8 Anderson Rd, and a variance (case #5474) to build a home with a 23.6-ft waterfront setback at 40 Oak Island Rd instead of the required 65 ft. The board will also discuss proposed amendments to its rules of procedure.

Planning Board Signs Site Plan; Upcoming Zoning Hearing on Waterfront Setback

The Meredith Planning Board signed off on a new site plan this week, while the Select Board aired discussions on tax abatements and park rules. No binding votes were announced from other recent committee gatherings, but several matters are scheduled for public hearings later this month.

Planning Board Approves Site Plan

The Planning Board met June 23 in a largely procedural session. The single action item was the signature of a site plan for Jonathan Miller. No further details about the project were included in the agenda, and minutes were not immediately available.

Select Board Holds Hearing on Abatements, Discusses Park Policy

On June 22, the Select Board convened a public hearing as part of its 2025 tax abatement process. Agenda materials indicated the board also planned to discuss a new park and street closure policy, receive an update on a storm water management grant, and review the year-to-date budget. A Styrofoam recycling update and preparations for the town’s 250th Celebration rounded out the session. No recorded votes or decisions were published as of this week.

Prescott Park Renovations: Cost Estimates and Phasing

The Prescott Park Committee reviewed a conceptual plan summary and cost estimates for park renovations during its June 23 meeting. Members discussed project phasing, a playground update, and a naming discussion. The committee also planned to schedule a public presentation before the Board of Selectmen at a future date.

Short-Term Rental Committee Revisits Licensing Rules

On June 26, the Short-Term Rental Committee reviewed current licensing regulations and the permit application process for short-term rentals. Members set a next meeting date but did not announce any recommended changes to ordinances or procedures.

Coming Up

Two meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks.

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee (July 7): The committee plans an informational session covering June outreach, a response regarding Winona, updates on the Volunteer Lake Assessment Program, the Canal Project, and reports on the Lake Hosts program and Water Department Kid’s Day. No decisions are expected.

Zoning Board of Adjustment (July 9): The board will hear a motion for rehearing on a previously denied variance for a barn height of 43.3 feet at 47 Happy Homes Road. Two public hearings are scheduled: a special exception for a short-term rental at 8 Anderson Road, and a variance request to build a home with a 23.6-foot waterfront setback where 65 feet is required at 40 Oak Island Road. Members will also discuss proposed amendments to the board’s rules of procedure.