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Agricultural Committee
( 1 items )
General Information
The purpose of the Agricultural Committee is to provide the proper recognition, promotion, enhancement, encouragement, use, management and protection of agriculture and agricultural resources that are valued for their economic, aesthetic, cultural, historic or community significance within their natural, built, or cultural contexts.
Members
Robert Young (2011)
Alden Dill (2012)
Bruce Farr (2012)
Scott Martin (2013)
Victoria Parmele (2013)
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Board of Selectmen
( 308 items )
General Information
"Every town, at the annual meeting, shall choose, by ballot, one selectman to hold office for 3 years. The selectmen shall manage the prudential affairs of the town and perform the duties by law prescribed." - New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated Chapter 41 Section 8
The Board of Selectmen acts as the executive branch of the Town Government carrying out the policies and laws set forth by the vote of the Citizens at Town Meeting. Despite their responsibility as municipal executives, Selectmen can only exercise those powers set forth by State law.
In Northwood, the Board of Selectmen is made up of three members, each elected to a three year term. After Town Meeting, the Board selects a presiding officer from their ranks who shall be the Chair. Traditionally, the Chair has been the individual in the last year of their term.
Contact Information
Northwood Board of Selectmen
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH. 03261
(603) 942-5586
(603) 942-9107 FAX
The Board of Selectmen can be contacted by email at dstack@northwoodnh.org. This email address is for the Town Administrator. Email will be submitted to the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Individual selectmen can be contacted using the Contact Information section of the site.
Board Members
Scott Bryer, Chairman (term expires in 2011)
Robert Holden, Vice Chairman (term expires in 2012)
Alden Dill (term expires 2013)
Public Meeting Schedule
The Board of Selectmen meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM at the Town Hall. The public is welcome.
Board of Selectmen Documents
Board of Selectmen documents and forms can be found in the Documents & Forms area of the web site.
Minutes & Articles
Board of Selectman approved meeting minutes and other articles are listed below.
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Budget Committee
( 50 items )
General Information
The Budget Committee meets every year to recommend and review the Town, School and Water District budgets. The committee members are elected and operate under RSA 32 Municipal Budget Law. The Committee is composed of 15 members, which includes ex-officio members from the Board of Selectmen, School Board and Water District.
Contact Information
Northwood Budget Committee
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH. 03261
(603) 942-5586
(603) 942-9107 FAX
The Budget Committee can be contacted by email at lsmith@northwoodnh.org. This email address is for the Board Administrator. Email will be submitted to the Committee at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Members
Daniel McNally, Chairman (2012)
Jim Vaillancourt, Vice-Chairman (2012)
Robert Holden, Selectmen's Representative
Helen Ash, School Board Representative
John Jacobsmeyer, Water District Representative
Kevin Ash (2011)
Herb Johnson (2011)
Kenneth Rick (2011)
Ken Curley (2011)
Robert Bailey (2012)
Nona Holmes (2012)
Ginger Dole (2013)
Babette Morrill (2013)
Muriel Johnson (2013)
Betsy Colburn (2013)
Public Meeting Schedule
The Budget Committee meets quarterly at the Town Hall. Check the calendar on the front page for meeting dates and times. The public is welcome.
Minutes & Articles
Budget Committee approved minutes and other articles are listed below.
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Cable Advisory Committee
( 49 items )
General Information
The Northwood Cable Advisory Committee was created to assist the Board of Selectmen with Cable TV related issues and to develop strategies to set up public access broadcasting for the citizens. Funding for NCAC activites and equipment comes from cable subscriber franchise fees, not from taxes.
Contact Information
Northwood Cable Advisory Committee
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH. 03261
(603) 942-5586
(603) 942-9107 FAX
Members
Renee Camille, Chair (2012)
Patricia Adams, Vice-chair (2011)
Ken Curley, Secretary (2012)
Ken Camille (2012)
Peter Blinn (2013)
Glenn Brackett (2013)
Gary Garnett, Cable Coordinator
Public Meeting Schedule
The Cable Advisory Committee meets on an irregular basis. Meeting dates and times are posted on the web site Events Calendar, and at the Library and the Town Hall. The public is welcome.
Minutes & Articles
Cable Advisory Committee approved meeting minutes and other articles are listed below.
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Conservation Commission
( 78 items )
General Information
The Northwood Conservation Commission was established by the Town's voters in 1971. Per NH RSA 36-A:2, the purpose of the Commission is to ensure "the proper utilization and protection of the natural resources and...the protection of watershed resources...of the town." To acomplish these goals, the Conseravtion Commission shall:
- Conduct research into local land and water areas;
- Seek to coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes;
- Keep an index of all open spaces and natural, aesthetic, or ecological areas within the Town and plan to obtain information pertinent to proper utilization of such areas;
- Keep an index of all marshlands, swamps and all other wetlands;
- Keep accurate records of its meetings and actions; and
- File an annual report printed in the Annual Town Report.
The Town voted in 1977 to establish a Northwood Conservation Fund under the provisions of RSA 36-A, to receive monies given to the Town for conservation purposes and the residues of each succeeding year’s Conservation Commission budgetary allowances.
Contact Information
Northwood Conservation Commission
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH. 03261
(603) 942-5586
(603) 942-9107 FAX
The Conservation Commission can be contacted by email at lsmith@northwoodnh.org. This email address is for the Board Administrator. Email will be submitted to the Commission at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Members
Stephen Roy, Chair (2011)
Steve Hampl, Vice-Chair (2013)
Paul Lussier (2011)
Loren O’Neil (2012)
Michael Matson (2012)
Wini Young (2012)
James Ryan (2013)
Public Meeting Schedule
The Conservation Commission meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall. The public is welcome.
Links
Links to external materials and websites related to the Conservation Commission and its activities are available in the Conservation Commission category of the Web Links section of the site. Click here .
Minutes & Articles
Conservation Commission approved minutes and other articles are listed below.
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Economic Development Committee
( 21 items )
General Information
The efforts of the Northwood Economic Development Committee center on:
The creation and retention of jobs in the Town of Northwood to preserve economic opportunity for households in the town and region;
The expansion of the non-residential taxable property valuation of the Town of Northwood such that the Town can sustain quality municipal and educational services at a reasonable tax rate; and;
Informing, educating and acting as a forum for businesses located within Northwood, as well as those businesses looking to locate in the Town.
Contact Information
Northwood Economic Development Committee
818 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261
Telephone: David Stack, Town Administrator - 603-942-5586, ext. 204
E-mail: dstack@northwoodnh.org
Members
Kristen Kiernan, Chair (2011)
David Tousignant, Vice-chair (2012)
Hal Kreider (2011)
Kevin Ash (2012)
Ken Rick (2013)
Judy Burke (2013)
Herb Johnson, Planning Board Representative
Vacant, Budget Committee Representative
Scott Bryer, Board of Selectmen Representative
Public Meeting Schedule
The Economic Development Committee meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall. The public is welcome.
Economic Development Committee Documents
Economic Development Committee documents and forms can be found in the Documents & Forms area of the web site.
Minutes & Articles
Economic Development Committee approved meeting minutes and other articles are listed below.
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Facilities Committee
( 12 items )
General Information
The Facilities Committee is charged by the Board of Selectmen with presenting its recommendations for Town facilities repairs, etc. for the annual budget of the Town each year.
Since 2005, the Committee has recommended many improvements to Town buildings, and has participated in the planning for town athletic fields, restoration of the community hall, the painting of the Town Hall inside and out, Town Garage and Community Hall. An expendable trust fund was established for maintenance of Town buildings, and each year money has been voted at Town Meeting to be placed in this fund. As projects are approved at Town Meeting, the Selectmen use these funds and any funds left over remain in the trust fund.
Anyone interested in serving on this Committee should contact the Selectmen’s Office for a volunteer application.
Contact Information
Northwood Facilities Committee
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH. 03261
(603) 942-5586
(603) 942-9107 FAX
The Facilities Committee can be contacted by emailing the Town Administrator at dstack@northwoodnh.org Email will be submitted to the committee at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Members
Stephen Bailey, Chair (2011)
Marion Knox, Secretary (2011)
Fred Bassett (2011)
Scott Vaughn (2011)
Charles Comtois (2012)
Russell Eldridge (2012)
Robert Holden. Board of Selectmen
Public Meeting Schedule
The Facilities Committee meets once a month on the first Wednesday of the month. Meeting dates and times are posted on the web site Events Calendar, and at the Library and the Town Hall. The public is welcome.
Minutes & Articles
Facilities Committee approved minutes and other articles are listed below.
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Highway Advisory Committee
( 10 items )
General Information
The Highway Advisory Committee was re-established at the 1980 Town Meeting. The role of the Committee is to outline highway maintenance and replacement recommendations for three years in advance, said recommendations to include plans and procedures to be adopted to protect and to enhance the natural beauty of the highways to be thus worked upon, or take any other action relative thereto. The Committee meets with the Board of Selectmen each November and presents its recommendations to them.
Contact Information
Highway Advisory Committee
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH. 03261
(603) 942-5586
(603) 942-9107 FAX
The Highway Advisory Committee may be contacted by emailing the Town Administrator at dstack@northwoodnh.org . Email will be submitted to the committee at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Members
Robert Bailey, Chair (2011)
Marion Knox, Secretary (2011)
Allan "Joe" Holmes (2011)
Fred Bassett (2012)
Stephen Bailey (2013)
Vacant (2013)
John Lane, Alternate (2012)
Jim Wilson, Road Agent
Robert Holden, Board of Selectmen
Public Meeting Schedule
The Highway Advisory Committee meets on the last Wednesday of each month from April to November, and as needed in case of emergencies. Meeting dates and times are posted on the web site Events Calendar, and at the Library and the Town Hall. The public is welcome.
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Planning Board
( 166 items )
Contact Information
Northwood Planning Board
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH. 03261
(603) 942-5586
(603) 942-9107 FAX
The Planning Board can be contacted by email at lsmith@northwoodnh.org. This email address is for the Board Administrator. Email will be submitted to the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Town Planner
Elaine Planchet
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH. 03261
(603) 942-5586 x205
(603) 942-9107 FAX
eplanchet@northwoodnh.org
Members
Robert Strobel, Chairman (2012)
Herb Johnson, Vice Chairman (2011)
Roger LeClerc (2011)
Babette Morrill (2011)
Adam Sprague (2011)
Rick Wolf (2013)
Alden Dill, Board of Selectmen Representative
Pat Bell, Alternate (2012)
Victoria Parmele, Alternate (2013)
Public Meeting Schedule
The Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall. The public is welcome.
Fees and Prices
All mylars will be recorded at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds by the Northwood Planning Board for the following fees:
Pin Inspection
| $60.00 per lot.
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| Site Plan Review |
| Minor Site Plan | $200.00 application fee. $10.00 per abutter notice. $50.00 public notice fee. |
| Major Site Plan | $300.00 application fee and $0.025/sf for disturbed area. $10.00 per abutter notice. $50.00 public notice fee.
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| Design Review | $150.00 application fee. $10.00 per abutter notice. $50.00 public notice fee. |
| Lot Line Adjustment | $100.00 application fee, plus $50.00 per each lot affected. |
| Minor/Major Subdivision | $200.00 application fee, plus $200.00 per lot. |
Recording Fees
| $59.00 and $28.00 per additional sheets. |
| Public Notice | $50.00 per public notice and $10.00 per abutter or other party noticed. |
| Plan Copies | $10.00 per sheet. |
Planning Board Documents
Planning Board documents and forms can be found in the Documents & Forms area of the web site. Hard copies are available from the town hall for the following fees:
Development Ordinance $10.00
Subdivision Regulations $10.00
Site Plan Review Regulations $10.00
Master Plan Update $10.00
Minutes & Articles
Planning Board approved meeting minutes and other articles are listed below.
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Police Commission
( 1 items )
General Information
The Northwood Police Commission was created by ballot vote at the March, 1986 Town Meeting, following a recommendation of the Police Advisory Committee. Police 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 Police Department, the Police 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 lsmith@northwoodnh.org . This email address is for the Board Administrator. Email will be submitted to the commission at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
The Northwood Police Department has a web site at NorthwoodPolice.org . Members
Commissioner John Schlang (Chair)
Commissioner W. Edward "Spike" Bryant, Jr.
Commissioner Richard Cummings
Public Meeting Schedule 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 lsmith@northwoodnh.org 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 meetings are available for viewing at the Town Hall during regular business hours, or you may contact the Board Administrator at 942-5586 x205 or lsmith@northwoodnh.org to request copies.
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Recreation Commission
( 17 items )
General Information
The Northwood Recreation Commission advises the Northwood Recreation Department .
Contact Information
Northwood Recreation Commission
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH. 03261
(603) 942-5586
(603) 942-9107 FAX
recreation@town.northwood.nh.us
Members
Scott Vaughn, Chair (2013)
Rebecca Bowers, Vice-chair (2012)
Kelly Adams, Secretary (2011)
Loren O'Neil (2011)
Debra Regnier-Locke (2012)
Jessica Matson (2012)
Charles Comtois (2013)
Scott Bryer, Board of Selectmen
Public Meeting Schedule
The Recreation Commission will begin meeting on a new night & a new location beginning in January 2009. We will now be meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The meetings will begin at 7:00 PM. We are also going to begin meeting in the newly renovated Community Center. The Community Center is located at 135 Main Street , on the corner of School Street and Main Street. Minutes & Articles
Recreation Commission approved meeting minutes and other articles are listed below.
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Recycling Committee
( 22 items )
General Information
Our vision is to make the Transfer Station self-sustaining. Our mission is to make recommendations to the Board of Selectman to further improve waste management in Northwood through recycling and other processes. The Recycling/Transfer Station page is here .
Contact Information
Northwood Recycling Committee
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH. 03261
(603) 942-5586
(603) 942-9107 FAX
jimv@metrocast.net
Members
Lucy Edwards (2011)
Margaret Walker (2011)
Vacant (2012)
Doug Chamberlin (2013)
Vacant (2013)
Ken Curley (2013)
Barbara Desautels, Alternate (2012)
Scott Bryer, Board of Selectmen
Stephen Preston, Transfer Station Supervisor
Public Meeting Schedule
The Recycling Committee meets on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall. The public is welcome. Minutes & Articles
Recycling Committee approved meeting minutes and other articles are listed below.
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Technology Committee
( 21 items )
General Information
The Northwood Technology Committee is an advisory committee created by the Board of Selectmen in June of 2007. The committee seeks to explore and promote the efficient and productive use of technology for the continuity of the government of the Town of Northwood.
Contact Information
Northwood Technology Committee
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH. 03261
(603) 942-5586
(603) 942-9107 FAX
dstack@northwoodnh.org
Members
William Tappan, Chair (2013)
Kevin Ash (2011)
Kenneth Curley (2012)
Vacant (2012)
Robert Young (2013)
Scott Bryer, Board of Selectmen
Public Meeting Schedule
The Technology Committee meets on the third Wednseday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall. The public is welcome.
Minutes & Articles
Technology Committee approved meeting minutes and other articles are listed below.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
( 62 items )
Contact Information
Northwood Zoning Board of Adjustment
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH. 03261
(603) 942-5586
(603) 942-9107 FAX
The Zoning Board of Adjustment can be contacted by email at boardadministrator@town.northwood.nh.us. This email address is for the Board Administrator. Email will be submitted to the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting
Members
Bruce Farr, Chairman (2012)
Roy Pender, Vice Chairman (2012)
Thomas Lavigne (2011)
Nona Holmes (2011)
Bob Bailey (2013)
Curtis Naleid, Alternate (2011)
Jean Lane, Alternate (2012)
Doug Pollock, Alternate (2012)
Fees
Application Fee $100.00 + $10.00 per abutter notification.
Public Meeting Schedule
The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall. The public is welcome.
Zoning Board of Adjustment Documents
Zoning Board of Adjustment documents and forms can be found in the Documents & Forms area of the web site. Minutes & Articles
Zoning Board of Adjustment approved minutes and other articles are listed below.
