Select Board approves dam project storage plan

Meredith Select Board advances Lake Waukewan Dam repair project. The board unanimously approved storage of 60-plus large piping sections at the old landfill, clearing the way for state-mandated dam outlet repairs to begin this fall. The 8 million dollar project, split between a 5.07 million dollar

Select Board Accepts Waukewan Dam Storage Agreement

Meredith Select Board approves storage agreement for Waukewan Dam project to proceed on schedule. The board authorized the town to house replacement penstock piping at the municipal landfill, essential because the pipes carry a 20-week manufacturing lead time and arrive in multiple shipments.

Watershed committee approves $2,575 environmental site study

Meredith's Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee approves $2,575 environmental testing at Water Department. Jim Wieler motioned the authorization for Forrest Bell Environmental to conduct site evaluation and testing preparation behind the Water Department facility at the railroad tracks, with the

Short-Term Rental Committee recommends licensing streamlining

Short-Term Rental Committee advances three regulatory changes to streamline STR licensing and permitting. Staff proposed eliminating plot plan and tax ID verification requirements and reducing license fees for owner-in-residence rentals. The program has issued 33 licenses since January, granted 25

Prescott Park committee reviews conceptual plan, schedules board presentation

Meredith's Prescott Park renovation committee advances design review toward selectmen approval. The Prescott Park Renovation Committee, chaired by Dan Curnyn, reviewed a conceptual plan and cost estimate provided by Jeff Hyland of Ironwood Group. The committee plans a presentation to the Board of

Meredith Select Board approves commercial boat launch permit fee

Meredith Select Board approves $350 commercial boat launch permit fee. The board voted unanimously to charge commercial marine operators an annual permit fee effective January 1, 2027, with all revenue directed to the Waterfront Infrastructure Fund. The decision came after a public hearing

Conservation Commission votes against Page Three parking lot

Conservation Commission votes unanimously against pursuing a parking area on Page Three. The commission rejected the plan due to inadequate sight lines for a state-required curb cut and potential negative impact on wetlands serving Page Brook and Lake Winnipesaukee. Approved bills totaled

Meredith approves $350 annual commercial marine operator fee

The Meredith Select Board unanimously approved a $350 annual permit fee for commercial marine operators using town boat launches. The vote came after a public hearing dominated by local business owners and residents questioning the program's fairness, definition, and enforcement. Chief Mike Harper

Waukewan committee advances boat launch remediation planning

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee plans lake protection initiatives. The committee reviewed a May 21 engineering evaluation of boat launch remediation with engineers from Horsley Witten, with the report available in several weeks. Committee member Donna Murphy will advance $4000 for Lake Host

Meredith builds momentum for July 4 America's 250th parade

Meredith's America's 250th Celebration Committee reviewed parade participation and approved merchandise sales at its May 21 meeting. The committee confirmed 17 completed registrations, 24 verbal commitments, and 8 tentative pledges for the Main Street parade July 4 at 10 a.m. To fund the event, the

Select Board holds public forum on government structure change

Meredith Select Board holds forum on government forms. Following a petition warrant article passed at town meeting, the board hosted public discussion on whether to switch from its current Town Manager system to a Town Administrator model. Select Board member Jeanie Forrester, who has served as a

Select Board approves library trustees, advances policies

Select Board approves library trustee appointments and advances policy work. The board voted 4-0 to appoint Judy Rosenthal, Paula Wanzer, and Patricia Fish as alternates to the Library Board of Trustees, with Vice Chair Jim Gregoire absent. The board reached consensus to advance a revised Parks and

Conservation board approves forestry recommendations, reviews property surveys.

Meredith Conservation Commission approves forestry recommendations, reviews property surveys. The Commission accepted Dan Stepanauskas' recommendations to plant white oak, chestnut oak, and black birch seeds in Hamline with potential selective opening cuts for habitat improvement. The board

Committee advances Lake Waukewan septic system standards and water quality work

Waukewan committee pursues septic standards and boat ramp remediation. The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee met with Code Enforcement Officer Jonathan Trull to evaluate septic system maintenance requirements designed to protect Lake Waukewan water quality, including discussion of New London's