Lakes Region Planning Commission - LRPC

09/11/2026

Don't miss our last event of the 2026 season. Get rid of old gas, anti-freeze, roofing tar, oil based paints and more. 27 Bisson Ave Laconia NH on 9/19/26 from 8:30am-12:00pm. Laconia Fire Department Laconia Public Library Laconia Daily Sun Laconia Gilford Lions Club Gilford Department of Public Works

07/30/2026

Come join us this Saturday August 1, 2026 from 8:30am-12:00pm for household hazardous waste disposal. If you live in one of our participating communities and have hazardous materials at home like old gas, roofing tar, hydraulic fluid, car fluids, boat fluids or oil based paints, this is the time to get rid of them. I hope to see you there!

07/15/2026

Our annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection has started again. If you have old gasoline, oil based paints, toxic art supplies, roofing tar, anti-freeze and more you are trying to get rid of, now is your change. At no charge to our participating communities, you can attend anyone of these collection events and dispose of your hazardous waste for free. The program has a limit of 10 gal or 50 lbs of waste per household and is only available to residents of participating communities at no cost. A reminder that we do not accept ahead of time drop offs. For more information on what to bring, operations and participating communities, visit the link below: https://lakesrpc.nh.gov/household-hazardous-waste-program/

06/05/2026

Lakes Region Planning Commission and The Tapply-Thompson Community Center invites you to a Community Visioning Charrette for the newly acquired 90 Lake Street property. This is your opportunity to share ideas, provide input, and help create a vision for a vibrant community space that reflects Bristol's needs and aspirations.

📅 June 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 90 Lake Street, Bristol, NH
Whether you're a longtime community member, a TTCC supporter, or simply interested in the future of downtown Bristol, your voice matters.

🍽️ Food and beverages will be provided.

Join the conversation. Share your ideas. Help build the future. 💡🌟

All efforts were made possible through Lakes Region Planning Commissions EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant.

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