Graham Planning Board to Meet Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m.; Agenda Posted

The Graham Planning Board will convene tonight, Jan. 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers (201 South Main Street). A public notice posted Jan. 14 informed residents that the meeting agenda is available and included routine instructions for public participation and where to view meeting materials.

The posting is part of the city’s regular meeting calendar updates and invites the public to review the posted agenda prior to the meeting. For residents tracking land use, development, and zoning in Graham, planning board sessions are where proposals for subdivisions, site plans, rezonings, and development conditions are reviewed and recommended to the city council. While tonight’s agenda was referenced in the notice, the public notice directs attendees to the posted materials for specific items.

The planning board serves as a key gatekeeper for how and where development occurs within city limits. Decisions or recommendations emerging from tonight’s meeting can affect property owners, developers, and neighbors through approvals or changes to permitted uses, project conditions, or master plan implementation. Even routine agenda items can include technical details that influence traffic, infrastructure timing, and neighborhood character.

The notice underscores opportunities for civic engagement by outlining the city’s standard procedures for public participation and for accessing documents. Residents who want to weigh in are advised to consult the posted agenda and supporting materials before the meeting so they can target comments and understand relevant regulations and maps. Participation at the planning board level can shape recommendations that travel to the council, so early input matters.

This meeting is one in a continuing series on the city’s calendar; regular attendance and review of agendas provide the clearest route for residents to monitor development trends and municipal planning priorities. What happens tonight will feed into longer-term decisions about growth and infrastructure in Graham, and those interested in specific proposals should review the posted materials and the board’s actions following the session.