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NOTICE FROM THE SELECTMEN
The Selectmen will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Strafford Town Hall. The Business portion of the meeting beginning at 5:30 PM (i.e. regular operations, review of bills, budgets and correspondence). Appointments and general discussions follow commencing at 6:00 PM.
AGENDA
TRANSFER STATION/RECYCLING CENTER SUMMER HOURS
Beginning May 28th and continuing through October 8th , the Transfer Station/Recycling Center has added extended hours and will be open Thursdays from 4:00–7:00 PM to better accommodate increased summer usage. The facility will continue its regular schedule of Wednesdays from 4-7PM and Saturdays and Sundays 9AM-1PM
MASTER PLAN SUBCOMMITTEES
Master Plan Subcommittees scheduled to meet on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:30pm at the Town Hall – TO BE RESCHEDULED.
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. June meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, June 25th. 06/25/2026 Agenda
Library Subcommittee is scheduled to meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the Hill Library.
Green Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:15pm at the Hill Library.
Bow Lake Committee is scheduled to meet ONLINE, Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am. To join contact Sue Higgins by email at suemac2867@aol.com.
TAKE A CUE FROM DAISY AND MAKE SURE YOUR DOG IS LICENSED!
Supervisors of the Checklist
The Supervisors of the Checklist will be sitting at the Town Office on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 7:00-7:30pm and Friday, June 19, 11:00-11:30am for corrections to the checklist and additions of new voters. RSA 654:36, 37. If you are registering as a new voter, the following needs to be provided: Photo ID; proof of age; proof of domicile in Strafford; proof of citizenship i.e. birth certificate, (NOTE: If your name has changed, proof of change required), passport or naturalization papers. HB1569; RSA 654:7; RSA 654:12. The Town Clerk can also take registrations during her normal office hours.
NOTE: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, is the last day to change party affiliation before the primary on September 8, 2026. RSA 653:32; RSA 654:34
2026 ELECTIONS
POLLS OPEN 8AM – 7PM at TOWN HALL
State Primary
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
6/2 Last day to change party affiliation prior to election.
Absentee Ballot Request
General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request
Current Information on NH Elections from the NH Secretary of State’s Office is posted on their Website
Elections | New Hampshire Secretary of State (nh.gov)
2026 Statistical Revaluation Update
Updated: March 16, 2026
The work of establishing preliminary values for the Statistical Revaluation is underway. Sales from the past year will be analyzed and the tables in the assessing software will be adjusted so that property valuations more nearly reflect current market conditions. KRT Assessing will have representatives visiting properties throughout Strafford for the next several weeks.
If there are any questions, please call the assessing office at 603-664-2192 ext 107.
2026 REVALUATION OF STRAFFORD & WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
2025 Annual Town Report
2026 Annual Town Meeting Minutes
*Annual School District Warrant, Budgets and Minutes found on the School Board Website: Here
Recent Changes in the Natural Environment in Strafford
If you have observations to share, please reach out to the Conservation Commission.
Conservation Commission Information
NH 911 CARES Program
NH Citizen Assistance Registry for Emergency Services program allows individuals to register medical conditions along with other important information that can impact the 911 call under their phone number.
911 CARES BROCHURE
911 CARES WEBSITE
Town Hall Hours
Assessor & Human Services (Ext. 107)
By Appointment
Building Inspector (Ext. 104 & 106)
Tuesday 4:00PM–7:00PM
or By Appointment
Town Clerk & Tax Collector (Ext. 102)
Monday & Wednesday 8:30AM–2:00PM
Tuesday & Thursday 1:30PM–7:00PM
Recycling Center Hours
Wednesday 4PM – 7PM
Thursday 4PM – 7PM (beginning 5/28)
Saturday & Sunday 9AM – 1PM
PERMITS AVAILABLE AT THE RECYCLING CENTER ONLY
Cover Photos by Bill & Linda Hodgdon
