Lakes Region Planning Commission - LRPC

04/01/2026

Economic Development & Natural Resources Survey out NOW!

The Lakes Region Planning Commission is updating the Regional Master Plan, and we want to hear from YOU.
📝 Take our Regional Housing Survey and share your thoughts on the region's housing needs.
📲 Type the link in your browser (www.surveymonkey.com/r/lakesregionecondevnatres) or scan the QR code to participate.

Our Housing Survey is open through May 13th! and our Transportation Survey is still open through April 27th!
They can both be found at:
https://lakesrpc.nh.gov/regional-planning-survey-page/

03/24/2026

Food Waste Composting Pilot Program!

Recently, LRPC has been working towards starting the Lakes Region's very first food waste composting pilot program and has been awarded grant funding through the CFWR USDA grant. Our partnering communities for this pilot program include: Ashland, Bristol, Gilford, Moultonborough and Wolfeboro. If you are a resident of one of these participating communities, would like to learn about composting at-home, visit the link below to learn more about the program and how to contact your local coordinator for signing up!

https://lakesrpc.nh.gov/food-waste-composting-pilot-program/

03/13/2026

Housing Survey out NOW!

The Lakes Region Planning Commission is updating the Regional Master Plan, and we want to hear from YOU.

📝 Take our Regional Housing Survey and share your thoughts on the region's housing needs.
📲 Type the link in your browser (www.surveymonkey.com/r/lakesregionhousing) or scan the QR code to participate.

Our Housing Survey is open through May 13th! and our Transportation Survey is still open through April 27th!

They can both be found at:
https://lakesrpc.nh.gov/regional-planning-survey-page/

02/27/2026

The Lakes Region Planning Commission is updating the Regional Master Plan, and we want to hear from YOU. Whether you drive, bike, walk, carpool, or use transit—your feedback matters.

📝 Take our Regional Transportation Survey and share your thoughts on safety, accessibility, traffic, and future improvements.
📲 Click the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lakesregiontransportation or scan the QR code to participate.

Let’s plan a transportation system that works for everyone—now and for years to come. 💬✨

11/19/2025

11/12/2025

📢 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 scanning the QR code in the image or 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.

09/17/2025

Attention Lakes Region residents: We will be hosting our last two HHW collections this coming week. This Saturday 9/20/25 from 8:30am to 12:00pm we will be collecting household hazardous waste at our Laconia location (27 Bisson Ave). If you are looking to clean out your home or garage this fall before the winter, now is your chance to get rid of chemicals, cleaners, old gasoline and more.

Our collections are available to participating communities only and has a limit of 10 gallons or 50 pounds. Please check our website for participation and additional information.

https://www.lakesrpc.nh.gov/

09/09/2025

📣 Community Visioning Event – You're Invited
Join the Town of Tamworth for a collaborative visioning and listening session to help shape the future of the newly acquired property at 374 Tamworth Road.
📅 Monday, September 29, 2025
🕔 Sessions begin at 5:00 PM
📍 374 Tamworth Road

Enjoy a guided walking tour, light refreshments, and family-friendly activities as we gather input from residents of all ages. Your ideas will help inform the next steps in planning and development.

📊 Results will be shared at the Select Board meeting:
📅 Tuesday, September 30 | 🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Tamworth Town Office Conference Room

For questions, contact Emily Nolan at [email protected].

09/04/2025

Are you looking to clean your house out before the winter? Do you have hazardous chemicals at home you want to get rid of? If so, come and join us at the Laconia Household Hazardous Waste collection (September 20, 2025 from 8:30am to 12:00pm). There is no cost or pre-registration, just show up. This event is for participating communities, so please check to see if your community qualifies first.

All Household Hazardous Waste collection information can be found at the Lakes Region Planning Commission website https://www.lakesrpc.nh.gov/ or by calling 603-279-5336.

08/26/2025

Our first midweek collection is happening this Thursday, August 28th, from 2PM-6PM at the Bristol Transfer Station (100 Ayers Island Road). Wondering what items are allowed? Here are some helpful tips!

08/22/2025

Next week will be our first Thursday collection event of the season. If you are looking for a time after work or during the week, then come visit us next Thursday Aug 28, 2025 at the Bristol Transfer Station from 2pm- 6pm. Only a few more collections left!!