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MOUNT SUNAPEE ADVISORY COMMISSION

 
Next Meetings: Mount Sunapee MDP/EMP Public Hearing & MSAC Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 10:00-2:00 PM
Meeting Public Notice
Agenda

Mount Sunapee Advisory Commission Public Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 12:30 - 2:00
Meeting Public Notice
Agenda
Location: Both meetings location:
Sunapee Lodge, (Lower Level)
Mount Sunapee Resort
1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH

 
NOTE: For updates related to arrival/parking, lift operations, and terrain visit the resort website at www.mountsunapee.com under the Lift & Terrain Status page. Updates are also available on the Mount Sunapee Operations Twitter Channel (@SunapeeMT).
 
The Mount Sunapee Advisory Commission is established pursuant to RSA 12-A:29-a, to advise the Commissioner and meet with the lessee at the call of the Commissioner. Commission meetings are open to the public pursuant to RSA 91-A:2; however, such meetings do not constitute public hearings. Members of the public may submit comments regarding Mount Sunapee matters to: MountSunapeeComments@dncr.nh.gov.

Final Approval Letter for Mount Sunapee Resort Annual Operating Plan 2026-2027

Mount Sunapee Resort Annual Operating Plan, as Amended

Mount Sunapee Resort Annual Operating Plan 2026-2027

Mount Sunapee Annual Operating Plan Submittal Letter to DNCR May 15, 2026

Commissioner’s Conditional Approval Letter for the 2026–2027 Annual Operating Plan

Public Comment Summary and Response Matrix for the 2026–2027 Annual Operating Plan

Planning Documents
2026–2030 Master Development Plan (MDP)
Posted as Submitted by the Operator – Under Department Review

2026–2030 Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
Posted as Submitted by the Operator – Under Department Review

 Wastewater Feasibility Study
-Weston & Sampson Wastewater Feasibility Study Contract (Approved June 17, 2026)
-Wastewater Feasibility Study Project Schedule and Milestones
-Wastewater Feasibility Study Public Updates and Technical Memoranda:
-Update 1.1. Mount Sunapee Wastewater Study – First Milestone
-Update 1.2 Mount Sunapee Wastewater Study – Second Milestone

 

Meeting Minutes

Meetings Archive

2024

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:30 am
Mount Sunapee Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2024

2023

Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 10:00am 
Mount Sunapee Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2023

2022

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 9:30am
Mount Sunapee Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2022 (attached)

2021

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 9:30am
Mount Sunapee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2021

2020

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 9:30am
Mount Sunapee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2020

2019

Thursday, May 29, 2019 at 10:00am
(Mount Sunapee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 29, 2019)

2018

Thursday, June 19, 2018 at 10:00am
(Mount Sunapee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2018)

2017

Thursday, May 31, 2017 at 10:00am
(Mount Sunapee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 31, 2017)

2016

Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 10:00am
(Mount Sunapee Advisory Committee Meeting DRAFT Minutes of June 23, 2016)

Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 10:00am 
(Mount Sunapee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2016)

2015

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 9:30am 
(Mount Sunapee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2015)

Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 10:00am 
(Mount Sunapee Advisory Committee Meeting  Minutes of April 16, 2015)

Annual Operating Plans

2026 - 2020

Annual Operating Plans Archive

2018 - 2019

2017 - 2018

2016 - 2017

2015 - 2016

2014 - 2015

Mount Sunapee Five-Year Master Development Plan (MDP) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

2020 - 2025

Mount Sunapee Five-Year Master Development Plan (MDP) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) 2020-2025, June 2020

Hard copies of the Five-Year Master Development Plan and Environmental Management Plan 2020-2025 are available for public review at the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, 172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH, as well as in the Towns of Newbury, Goshen, New London, Sunapee, Newport, Bradford, Sutton, and at the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission.

2016 -2020

Mount Sunapee Five-Year Revised Master Development Plan (MDP) 2016-2020 and Environmental Management Plan (EMP), December 1, 2015

Hard copies of the Five-Year Revised Master Development Plan 2016-2020 and Environmental Management Plan are available for public review at the Department of Resources and Economic Development, 172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH, as well as in the Towns of Newbury, Goshen, New London, Sunapee, Newport, Bradford, Sutton, and at the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission. 

Lease and Amendment Documents

Lease Amendment #A 2018

  • Lease Amendment #A, 2018 – Change of Control
    • #A          Authorize the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to amend the terms of the Lease and Operating Agreement of the ski area at Mount Sunapee State Park by adding Change of Control language effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2028. The original lease was approved by G&C on June 10, 1998, and an amendment to Lease and Operating Agreement was approved by G&C on April 6, 2016. 

Lease Amendment #B 2018

  • Lease Amendment #B, 2018 – Expansion of Mt Sunapee State Park
    • #B          Authorize the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to amend the terms of the Lease and Operating Agreement of the ski area at Mount Sunapee State Park to accept land and to provide for the expansion of the Mount Sunapee State Park. The Amendment shall be effective upon G&C approval. The original Lease was approved by G&C on June 10, 1998 and an Amendment to Lease and Operating Agreement was approved by G&C on April 6, 2016.

Lease Amendment #C 2018

  • Lease Amendment #C, 2018 – Mt Sunapee Advisory Commission
    • #C   Authorize the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to amend the terms of the Lease and Operating Agreement of the ski area at Mount Sunapee State Park to establish the requirement that the Lessee shall meet with the Mount Sunapee Advisory Commission at the call of the  Commissioner and shall cooperate with the Commission. The Amendment shall be effective Upon G&C approval. The original Lease was approved by G&C on June 10, 1998 and an Amendment to Lease and Operating Agreement was approved by Governor and Executive Council on April 6, 2016.

Lease and Operating Agreement Amendment 2016

Lease and Operating Agreement 1998

Background Documents

Seal of the State of New Hampshire © NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
172 Pembroke Road Concord, NH 03301