General Government - Town of Meredith

Supported Outside Agencies
Lakes Region Planning Commission
The Lakes Region Planning Commission (LRPC) is an organization established according to state law to
provide area communities and the region with the capacity to respond to and shape the pressures of change
in a purposeful way. With a service area covering over 1,200 square miles in Belknap, Carroll, Grafton and
Merrimack Counties, the LRPC provides a wide range of planning services to member municipalities. As
our economy and world change, so does the work we are engaged in. The Commission offers direct and
support services including technical assistance, geographic information systems, transportation planning,
land use, environmental planning, hazards planning and economic development. Local, state, and federal
resources primarily fund the LRPC. We also maintain a regular dialogue with state agencies as a resource
for the entire Lakes Region. Our overall goal is to provide support, knowledge, and guidance to the
governments, businesses, and citizens of the Lakes Region.
Some of the services provided on behalf of the town of Meredith and the region in the past fiscal year are:
OUTREACH
Prepared historic and projected traffic volume graphics for the town’s Master Plan.
Conducted a Road Surface Management System (RSMS) assessment for the town.
Provided cartographic information to the Community Planning office, as requested.
Developed project team for the Gilford-Laconia-Meredith stormwater regulation project on Lake
Winnipesaukee. Worked with municipal planners to develop project questionnaire.
Toured the Meredith Transfer Station and DPW facility with local official; spoke with consultants,
Peregrine Energy Group, about the feasibility of providing additional Energy Technical Assistance
related to the Transfer Station and the Department of Public Works campus.
Provided copies of the NH Planning and Land Use Regulations book to the town at considerable
savings.
REGIONAL SERVICES
Modified and improved Community Facility maps for LRPC communities and posted them to LRPC’s
website.
Reviewed and edited the draft Pemigewasset Local River Advisory Committee (PRLAC) Annual
Summary.
Hosted a statewide meeting of the Regional Planning Commission (RPC)/Homeland Security and
Emergency Management (HSEM) staff to discuss the process for Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP)
updates, Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) updates, and other project issues.
Hosted over 150 people who attended LRPC’s Annual Meeting that featured Mark Fenton, Consultant,
TV Host, Author, Professor, and Athlete who advocates community planning that promotes health and
economic goals, including public transit opportunities and connected walkways, trails, and bike routes.
Awards were provided to a number of people and organizations for their contributions to their
communities and the Lakes Region.
Received substantial funding to prepare a new regional plan for the Lakes Region. A three year effort,
the plan will include a comprehensive public involvement process and generate considerable new data
for use by local communities.
2012 Annual Report
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