News Flash

The Prescott Park Renovation Committee will be meeting on Thursday, February 5th, at 5:30pm.  Please see agenda.

Town Manager Milner's budget letter, the combined budget presentations and the DRAFT Budget are available for viewing and review. Comments and questions can be brought to the Board at their meeting on December 22^nd, 2025, January 12^th, 2026 and/or January 26^th, 2026.

The Public Hearing for the budget as the final version before Town Meeting will be February 9th, 2026.

If you are not able to attend any of the meetings in order to voice your questions or concerns, please email the Director of Administrative Services at rcarpenter@meredithnh.gov or the Town Manager at townmanager@meredithnh.gov. 

Our third-party website provider recently performed a system update that allows users to log in to their accounts using services such as Google or Facebook (sometimes referred to as "Identity" login).

As part of this integration, existing encrypted AutoPay payment information did not transfer over. This was done intentionally to protect user security and financial information.

Users who previously had AutoPay set up will need to re-enter their payment information to re-establish AutoPay.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we continue to improve system security and functionality.

If you need assistance, please contact 603-677-4206.

The Town Manager's Office and Planning & Development located in the Town Hall Annex building will be closed from 11am - 1pm on Tuesday, February 3rd, due to training.

Public Input Requested: Regional Master Plan Update

The Lakes Region Planning Commission (LRPC) is in the process of updating the 2015 Regional Master Plan, and community participation is a vital part of this effort.

A Regional Master Plan serves as a long-range policy guide that outlines a shared vision for the Lakes Region’s future. It provides a framework for decision-making on land use, housing, transportation, economic development, natural resource protection, and other key regional priorities.

Your input will help shape strategies that support a resilient, vibrant, and sustainable Lakes Region.

🖋️ How to Participate: Complete a short public survey by visiting:🔗 lakesrpc.nh.gov/regional-planning

📅 The general survey is open through December 12th.

Together, we can ensure thoughtful planning for the future of our region.

The Board of Selectmen approved the use of $709,150 from unassigned fund balance to set the tax rate for 2025 at $10.62/$1,000. 

Pavement Cuts: Effective from November 1, 2025 until April 1, 2026, NO pavement cuts will allowed on public streets or roads, due to impending inclement weather and the inability to restore the pavement to its original condition during the winter months.

Winter Street Parking: Effective November 1, 2025 until April 1, 2026, NO VEHICLE shall be parked on any town street or road between 12 midnight and 6 AM, except in case of emergency. Any vehicles parked on any town street or roadways during these times, will, at the discretion of the Meredith Police Department, be towed at the owner’s expense. Questions: Call the Public Works Director at 279-6352.

The Planning Board wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts on potential zoning changes Meredith is considering to expand housing options in town while preserving community character! Click here to participate in the survey. 

The Select Board has approved a revised fee schedule for all town departments.  The new fees will be effective January 1, 2026.  To see the new fees click here.

Water Service Line Potholing 

Project: Using contractors and water department staff to inspect and catalog water service line material using potholing methods. 

Location: Services served by the Meredith Water Department whose service line material has not been confirmed through records review.

Start Date: October 2025

Estimated Completion Date: August 2028

Project Background

Approximately 45% of Meredith's resident population are serviced by the municipal water system. The Meredith Water Department serves its customers through approximately 1200 services or service lines.  

Recent updates to the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule mandate that all water systems inventory their service lines. A water service line is the underground pipe that delivers water from the main supply, usually found in the street, to your home. These lines can be constructed using lead, copper, galvanized steel, iron, or plastic.

In 2024, the Meredith Water Department submitted our preliminary Lead Service Line Inventory to NHDES.  We received a grant to get the assistance of a consultant to complete an initial inventory of our service lines. From our records, we were able to identify several service lines as non-lead plastic or copper.  For the majority of our services, we have no record of the material.   

In October 2025, we will begin the field work to identify the material of the approximately 1000 service lines that are listed as unknown in the preliminary inventory. This will be done by potholing, using a vac truck to dig down to the service lines to see what the material is whether it be galvanized, lead, plastic or copper.   In some cases, we may need the use of a backhoe to remove items, such as large rocks, that a vac truck cannot pick up. The field information will be used to update the inventory.  When this field work is complete, we will then know where replacements need to take place.

What Can Customers Expect?

Communication:

• Customers within the initial inventory group will receive mailed letters explaining the need for potholing and what to expect. 
• An effort to place door hangers at service addresses 1-2 days prior to the start of potholing will also be made. 

Utility Locates (1 to 5 days before potholing):

• Utility lines will be marked with paint or flags. Please do not remove these markers. They will fade over time after the potholing is completed.

Street Parking (24+ hours before potholing):

• Crews may place signage reducing or limiting street parking 24+ hours in advance of potholing work to reserve space needed for equipment access. 

Potholing Activities:

• Crews will use machinery to dig small holes in the yard to inspect the material of the water line. This will take about two hours, and the area will be restored afterward. 

Community Benefits

This effort is part of a statewide lead reduction initiative to reduce lead service lines.  

The Meredith Water Department continues to optimize and maintain its corrosion control program.   Through this program the water department keeps the lead and copper concentrations in the drinking water below the action levels set by EPA.

Funding

Most of this project is supported by a State Revolving Fund loan with 66% principal forgiveness.  And some of this project is supported by a grant and the water operations budget that comes from the rates, charges and fees charged to water service customers. 

Questions or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please call us at 603-279-3046 or email water@meredithnh.gov. 

Finding a property in Meredith just got easier. Our new GIS Maps let you search by address, zoom in on the area you want, and click for details - no Map and Lot number needed. It's quick simple, and a big step up from flipping through PDFs.

Prefer the old way? Our PDF tax maps are still available on the website, so you can use whichever works best for you.

What is Property Fraud?

Also known as “home title theft”, the schemes involve fraudsters who forge documents to record a phony transfer of property ownership at a county Registry of Deeds. 

Why is Property Fraud dangerous to property owners? 

The fraudster perpetrators, once they record a property deed, can sell the land or home, take a mortgage on it, or rent it out to make a profit — with the actual owners forced to head to court to reclaim their property. 

How common is Property Fraud?

FBI data shows that there were 2,301 victims of this fraud from 2019 through 2023, with the victims reporting losing more than $61.5 million. In New Hampshire, 239 victims lost more than $4 million in that time.

What can I as a property owner do to help protect myself from this Property Fraud scam? 

Regularly monitor your property records online. Each county has its own Register of Deeds website allowing you to search for property records using the name of the property owner. Property owners in several New Hampshire counties can also subscribe to Property Fraud Alert and that will notify you every time a document is recorded in the register of deeds under the name(s) you have specified. This service is FREE! 

What is Notify Me®?

The Notify Me® feature on our website provides real-time notification of news, events, and more for the Town of Meredith. Wondering when the next Planning Board meeting is? Sign up to receive a notification! Hoping to be the first to enroll in some of Parks & Rec’s spring activities? Sign up to receive their latest updates!

When you subscribe, you can choose to have notifications sent via email, text, or both! You can also unsubscribe at any time.

Why do I care?  

When you use Notify Me you can:

• Subscribe to specific categories that interest YOU. Choose from meetings, events, emergency alerts, and more.
• Manage your preferences to ensure you receive communications in a manner that works best for you – email, text, or both.
• Stay informed! Changes can sometimes happen quickly. Receive notifications about what’s going on without having to check the website.

So, what’s the catch?  

There isn't one! It's free to use, and the Town of Meredith will never sell or use your email address or phone number for any other purpose. Plus, you can adjust your notification preferences or leave any time you want! 

How do I sign up?

Getting started is easy! 

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