Town of Belmont
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Town of Belmont
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
2010-2015 - Phases 1 & 2
| Contact: | K. Jeanne Beaudin, Town Administrator |
| Address: | PO Box 310 143 Main Street Belmont, NH 03220-0310 |
| Phone: | 603-267-8300 x 124 |
| Fax: | 603-267-8327 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm |
In 2010 PlanNH held a Charrette in Belmont focused on the Village. The result of that effort by many, was to energize an on-going effort to revitalize the Village area and create a service and recreational center to provide for the needs and enjoyment of the community; a "Village For All".
"Passing through Belmont center a few days ago (for the first time in years), my wife Diana and I were astounded and amazed at the change and improvements! The sidewalks, landscaping, the signage, even the bandstand just wowed us. We didn't drive through this time - we stopped and looked.
Congratulations for working so hard all these years (despite a few setbacks I've read about) and turning downtown Belmont into a quintessential New England scene!" Bill Hemmel, Aerial Photo NH
2017 Councilor Kenney tours Belmont's burgeoning trails Winni Echo 9/21/17
2014 Local Officials Assist in Village Revitalization WinniEcho 06/19/14
2014 The Town of Belmont is looking for a few volunteer "Green Thumbs" to assist us in maintaining the plantings and small gardens in the Belmont Village. More..
2014 Belmont Rotary Places Memorial Granite Bench
2014 Municipal Water improvements underway. Citizen 07/03/14
2014 Phase II of the Village Revitalization project is set to resume during the week of May 19th and will continue through mid-July. Some initial work was completed on the project in the fall of 2013. New waterline, sidewalk and road reconstruction on School Street will begin after school is let out in June.
2014 Phase II Revitalization Project Update - Pavement. More...
The knowledge and experience of the 2010 Charrette team created a springboard towards a long-range plan whereby the community can establish goals and develop a schedule of individual reasonably-sized projects. This website contains documents, pictures, concepts and a record of many of our community projects and is an important glimpse into the community spirit from which these projects were envisioned and achieved.
Many changes have occurred in the community over the years since it was first settled, originally as part of the grant for Gilmantown. For many of those years, public services including public water have been available to residents and businesses within the Village area. In the early 1950s the municipal water system in the Village was completely renewed and expanded; and in the early 1980s a municipal sewer system was installed as part of the regional Winnipesaukee River Basin Project.
However, it may be said that the modern Village Revitalization initiative first began in 1995 with the construction of a new Fire Station funded by donations and volunteer labor. Closely following was the reconstruction and rededication of the Belmont Mill for community purposes. This was another community spear-headed project facilitated by the first PlanNH Charrette in 1996.
PlanNH Project Profile 1996 PlanNH
In the intervening years between 1998 and 2010 several additional successful projects within the Village included:
The community continues to express its support of such Village revitalization through their donations, volunteerism, particpation and appreciation.
A 2010 Plan NH Charrette was held to develop a comprehensive vision for the Village. This website has been created to distribute information, gather comments, provide answers and document this multi-year project to revitalize the village and provide those services and amenities designed to create a "A Village For All".
Vision of Belmont's Future mapped out during intensive charrette Winnisquam Echo 6/8/10
Plan NH Team to hold workshop June 4-5 on the future of Belmont Village Union Leader
Revitalization News Belmont Community Newsletter 10/11
Excellent references for additional information on the history of the community include:
Charrette Listening Sessions
Review the specific issues and desires identified for Belmont's Village during the 2010 Plan NH Charrette.
What did residents want as services and facilities in this Community Center? What did they identify as important to preserve and important to add during this multi-year intiative?
Click on the session picture to the left to find out!
The First Public Meeting was hosted by the Village Revitalization Committee on December 15, 2011. Much information was shared on preliminary options presented by the Project Design Team on Phase 1 of this multi-year project. Residents and Business Owners provided valuable comments regarding needed Village facilities and amenities they would like to see incorporated into the plans.
Village District Revitalization Proposals Unveiled in Belmont Winnisquam Echo
Belmont Audience Introduced to Streetscape and Traffic Flow Changes Envisioned by N.H. Design Team Daily Sun
Public has chance to learn of Belmont Village revitalization plans on Dec. 15 Daily Sun
Meeting Presentation Meeting Notes Public Meeting Flyer
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Preliminary Design Option 1 |
Preliminary Design Option 2 |
The Second Public Meeting hosted by the Village Revitalization Committee was held on February 22, 2012 at the Corner Meeting House.
Belmont Revitalization Project Steams Ahead Citizen
Meeting Presentation Meeting Notes
Belmont hoping to score $178K Village Improvement Grant Daily Sun
Revised Preliminary Design
On March 21, 2012, the Revitalization Committee met with representatives of Hoyle, Tanner Associates, Inc. to discuss Design Standards for the Phase 1 Project. Click the pictures for more informati
A Third Public Meeting hosted by the Village Revitalization Committee to consider the final plans for Phase 1 of the Village Revitalization was held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.
Meeting Presentation Meeting Notes
Preferred Option Map
Garden Artisans LLC
Belmont Heritage Fund
Bank of New Hampshire
Sargent Fund
Home Depot
Aerial Photo NH
Rustic Raven Bakery and Cafe Winnisquam Echo
A New Face occupies a familiar place as Village Store reopens Winnisquam Echo
Belmont Village Revitalization Committee
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Ronald Cormier, Chairman |
David Morse |
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Shayne Duggan |
Christine Fogg |
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Woodbury Fogg |
Linda Frawley |
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Thomas Garfield |
Alyce Jewell |
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Kenneth Knowlton |
Wallace Rhodes |
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Jim Fortin, Director |
Serena Moody |
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Carmen Lorentz, Executive Director |
Bob Ferguson |
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Brian Loanes |
Belmont Village Revitalization Design Team
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William Davidson, P.E. |
Randy Knowles, ASLA |
Plan NH 2010 Charrette Team
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Lee Berard |
Scott Collard |
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Patricia Sherman, FAIA |
Miroslava Teneva |
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John Wacker |
Christopher Williams, AIA |
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Ken Wood |
Robin LeBlanc |
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Michael Dugas, PE |
Nancy Mayville, PE |
Belmont 2010 Charrette Team
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Ronald Cormier, Chairman |
Jon Pike, Vice Chairman |
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David Morse |
Shayne Duggan |
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Christine Fogg |
Woodbury Fogg |
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Linda Frawley |
Thomas Garfield |
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Alyce Jewell |
Kenneth Knowlton |
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Brian Loanes |
Gretta Olson-Wilder |
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Wallace Rhodes |
Village Streets, Steetscape, Parking, Pedestrian Ways, Water & Sewer
Phase 1 of the Belmont Village Revitalization builds on existing accomplishments within the Village area and includes:
Phase 1 Plans
Lakes Region sees several construction projects in 2013 Citizen 12/27/13
Phase 1 of Belmont Village Improvements being readied for Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony Daily Sun 5/21/13
Belmont selectmen consider making some downtown roads one-way Citizen 5/7/13
Digging up downtown Citizen 5/2/13
Some shop owners see drop in business from Revitalization construction Citizen 11/15/12
Revitalization project to start soon in Belmont Citizen 8/3/12
Delays coming as Belmont upgrades infrastructure Union Leader 8/2/12
Selectmen award revitalization bid Citizen 7/10/12
Belmont Village Building Owner Protesting Closing of Mill Street Daily Sun 6/23/12
Project is out to Bid! - Update 06/13/12
Old Home Day Will Have to Relocate Due to Extensive Summer Work on Belmont Green Daily Sun 5/12/12
Important Project Funding Update 02/13/12
Notice of Project Commencement 7/31/12
Project News
8/21/12 - Special Town Meeting - August 21st
The Belmont Board of Selectmen will hold a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 from 11 am to 7 pm at the Belmont High School Cafeteria for the purpose of ballot voting on the following two articles:
Article #1: To see if the Town will vote to discontinue completely, with the title in the land to revert to the abutting properties, a portion of Mill Street, so-called, in Belmont Village. The portion to be discontinued is that which runs between Main Street, so-called, in a generally east-west direction between the land now or formerly of McDonough and land of the Town of Belmont to a line 40 feet offset of the centerline of the reconstructed Mill Street. This discontinuance shall take effect upon the Board of Selectmen deeming the reconstruction of Mill Street to the north and west of the Town Library and Bandstand to be completed.
Article #2: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase certain real property at 154 Main Street, Belmont, identified in the town's records as Tax Map 122, Lot 008, now owned by William and Carolyn McDonough, for the use of the town. The Selectmen have sufficient funds legally available to be expended to purchase the property, so no appropriation is required. The purchase price not to exceed $250,000.
The Deliberative Session to discuss the two articles will be held at the Corner Meeting House in Belmont, on Monday, July 23, 2012 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Note: Exact wording of the articles above is subject to change upon review by legal counsel. The Warrant for the Special Town Meeting will be posted at Town Hall, on the Town's website, at the Belmont Post Office and Public Library no later than Monday, July 9, 2012.
Town is Awarded Land Water Conservation Fund Grant from the National Park Service
The Town is excited to announce receipt of final approval of a Land Water Conservation Fund Grant from the National Park Service. The grant will be used to construct a pavilion next to the Belmont Mill and the River Walk planned along the Tioga River. Land for the River Walk was generously donated to the Town by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Persons in 2011. The Town has been anxiously awaiting word on the grant since last fall. Today's news was well worth the wait. The Town would like to thank all of the volunteers and staff who worked on this application and subsequent studies that were needed; their efforts are now being rewarded! Work on the pavilion project can begin once the final report has been issued on the latest archaeological study. Questions regarding the project can be forwarded to TownAdministrator@belmontnh.org or by calling 267-8300.
Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds have been issued in relation to Phase II of the Belmont Village Revitalization Project. Comment period for the Impact Notice closes July 15, 2013. Objection period for the Notice of Funding Release closes approximately July 31, 2013 (See Notice).
Phase 2 Plans
Environmental Impact and Funding Release Statement
Belmont applies for $355K Village revitalization grant Daily Sun 1/9/13
A $95,100 American Recovery and Reinvestment grant successfully sought by the Heritage Commission in 2010 funded this 2011 lighting upgrade project for the Belmont Mill and Sargent Park. Ornamental poles and fixtures at the Mill reflect earlier Village lighting with energy efficient LED bulbs. "Uplighting" focuses attention on the Mill belfry - perhaps the most recognizable center site. Sargent Park reconfiguration included replacing 1000 watt bulbs with 400 watt illumination. Upgrades at the park include the entrance and complementing recently purchased recreational equipment. Heritage Commission Report
Selectmen spend more funds for matching streetlights Citizen 1/9/13
Belmont Heritage group wants new street lamps to look like old street lamps Daily Sun
During 2011, the Town regulated and reassigned existing Village parking and constructed an additional 40 spaces to facilitate customer parking for Village businesses, access to the Town Offices and off-site residential parking needs. The project included the enactment of a Village parking ordinance and appropriate signage and pavement markings.
Police Newsletter 7/11
Belmont Selectmen Approve Parking Plan with Some 1-hour Spots Daily Sun 6/7/11
Belmont Looking at Adding as Many as 30 Downtown Parking Spots Daily Sun 5/3/11
