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RECYCLING CENTER

Starting June 26, 2024, NEW Transfer Station/Recycling Center permit stickers will be issued at the Transfer Station/Recycling Center ONLY.
Town Hall will no longer be issuing permit stickers.
An updated fee schedule and brochure are available below. The fee schedule and brochure are also available at the Transfer Station/Recycling Center and Town Hall.
If there are any questions, please contact the Board of Selectmen at administrator@strafford.nh.gov.
Recycling Center Fee Schedule

FIREWORKS JULY 3rd

The parking lot at the Dam will be closed July 2, 2024 PM and remain closed for the July 3rd fireworks. 

Fireworks will take place over the lake July 3rd at 9:15 PM. Great viewing from Water Street and the Dam. Food truck festival July 3rd at the Dam parking lot 5 PM to 9 PM.

ATTENTION CBNA STUDENTS

Looking for community hours?
The Town Hall is in need of assistance of its gardens being weeded. If interested, please contact Sonja at the Town Hall, email: officeassist@strafford.nh.gov.

NOTICE FROM THE SELECTMEN

PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE

Please be advised of a regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Strafford to be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6: 30 PM at the Strafford Town Hall. The Board will address the following applications and any other business which may properly come before the Board. Informal discussions are scheduled after all formal applications have been reviewed. 
Notification has been sent by “Certified Mail” to all known abutters of these proposed subdivisions, boundary adjustments, non-residential site plan applications, and/or applications for excavation of earth scheduled for public hearings.
Planning Board
Town of Strafford Read More

Property Taxes

2024 1st Issue Tax Bills were mailed 5/29/24. Bills are due 7/3/24.

Position Opening for Deputy Town Clerk / Deputy Tax Collector

The Town of Strafford is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a part-time Deputy Town Clerk/Deputy Tax Collector. This position requires working three 6-hour days per week: Tuesdays (1:30pm – 7:30pm), Wednesdays (8:30am – 2:30pm), and Thursdays (1:30pm – 7:30pm), with occasional additional hours as needed. Read More

MASTER PLAN SUBCOMMITTEES

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Master Plan Subcommittees will be meeting on Tuesday, September 24th, at 6:30pm, at the Town Hall. 

Arts & Events Council is scheduled to meet the 3rd Thursday of each month from 3:00pm – 4:00pm at the Hill Library, unless posted otherwise.7/18 Agenda

Natural Resources & Land Use Committee – Natural Resource and Land-Use Committee will be meeting Tuesday, September 17th, 4:30 PM at the Town Hall.

Green Committee 

Bow Lake Committee

Community Center/Recreation Facilities Master Plan Subcommittee

 

Supervisor of the Checklist Public Notice

The Supervisors of the Checklist will be sitting at the Town Office on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 1:00-1:30pm for corrections to the checklist and additions of new voters. RSA 654:36, 37, 44. The Town Clerk can also take registrations during her normal office hours. If you are registering as a new voter, a photo ID, proof of citizenship, age and domicile in Strafford needs to be provided. RSA 654:7; RSA 654:12; RSA 669:5
NOTE: NO change of party affiliation accepted till after the State Primary, Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 8:00am – 7:00pm.

2024 Dog Licenses Overdue

2024 Dog Licenses are now overdue. As required by State Law, Civil Forfeiture Fines of $25 per unlicensed dog will be issued in July. Contact the Town Clerk’s Office to update records or license your dog. Thank you. 

2024 ELECTIONS

NH STATE PRIMARY – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 – TOWN HALL
* Last day to change party affiliation is June 4th
* Candidacy Filing Period June 5-14, 2024
Absentee Request Form

General Election – Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Strafford School 
Absentee Request Form

Register to vote at the Town Clerk’s Office.
Mon & Wed 8:30AM – 2:00PM
Tue & Thu 1:30PM – 7:00PM

Strafford Polls are open 8am – 7pm.
Please do not park at the Post Office for Voting.
Thank you

2023 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT

Recycling Center Hours

Wednesday 4PM – 7PM
Saturday & Sunday 9AM – 1PM

(Closed Easter 3/31/24 & Christmas 12/25/24)