DMV FEE INCREASES:
Due to a recent law change, a number of motor vehicle-related fees will be increasing as of January 1st, 2026. For those with a January, February, or March registration renewal date who choose to renew their vehicles early (processed in 2025), the new fee structure will not yet apply. Registrations due in January can be processed as early as October 1st. Registrations due in February can be processed as early as November 1st. Registrations due in March can be processed as early as December 1st. Below are some of the state fee increases that will affect a significant number of motor vehicle registrants (Reminder – There are additional municipal fees for the items below, which have not changed):
For registrants with a DECEMBER 2025 RENEWAL DATE, the higher fee structure WILL apply if your registrations are processed AFTER DECEMBER 31ST. This means your renewal notice will likely not reflect the actual cost if your payment reaches us after the end of the month.
PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC NOTICE
You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in the Silsby Library Community Room, 26 Railroad St. Charlestown, New Hampshire for:
2026-210-22-SPFP-001: Farwell School Trustees (Owner) Paul Moeller/Grindstone Construction (Agent): request final review of a site plan for a children’s center; the property identified as Map 210 Lot 022 and is located at 509 River Road in the Mixed-Use (E) Zoning District.
The documentation is available for public review at the Town Office of Planning and Zoning during regular business hours.
ZONING BOARD
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Charlestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold the following public hearing on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room below the Silsby Library at 26 Railroad Street Charlestown, NH.
Case #26-01: Whelen Realty LLC (Owner) Verdantas, Mike Duffy(Agents): request a Variance from the terms of Section 8.5.8.4b of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the first-floor lot coverage to be increased from 40% to 41.8%. The property is identified as Map 106 Lot 001 and is located at 182 Ceda Road in the Industrial/Business (F-1) Zoning District.
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