General Information

The Northwood Police Commission was created by ballot vote in March 1986, following a recommendation by the Police Advisory Committee, appointed by the Northwood Board of Selectmen to look at budget and personnel concerns in the police department. Commissioners are elected to a three year term, with one term expiring each March.

The commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the Northwood Police Station. The commission’s agenda includes time for public input, the review of the general business of the department, the chief’s report, budget review and correspondence. The chief’s report includes a summary of calls for service, arrests, motor vehicle accidents and summons issued during the previous month. All meetings are open to the public to attend.

Contact Information

Northwood Police Commission
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5586 x205
(603) 942-9107 FAX

The police commission may be contacted by email at boardadministrator@town.northwood.nh.us . This email address is for the Board Administrator. Email will be submitted to the commission at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Members

Commissioner Richard Cummings (Chair)
Commissioner W. Edward "Spike" Bryant, Jr.
Commissioner John Schlang

The Northwood Police Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 AM at the Northwood Police Station, 1020 First NH Turnpike. All meetings are open to the public.

If you would like to be on the agenda to speak with the commission regarding a specific matter, please contact Board Administrator Linda Smith at 942-5586 x205 or by email at boardadministrator@town.northwood.nh.us no later than Wednesday of the week prior to a meeting.

There is also time on the agenda for public input that is not previously scheduled; however, the time is limited to five minutes and must be of a general nature.

Minutes & Articles

Minutes of the police commission are available for viewing at the town hall during regular business hours, or you may contact the board administrator at 942-5586 x205 or boardadministrator@town.northwood.nh.us to request copies.