Administration Department

Phone: (603) 942-5586 ext 2013

Email: adminassist@town.northwood.nh.us

Northwood Town Hall
818 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261

The administration department is responsible for Town Hall reception and general clerical duties, property assessing, and public access TV coordination and programming. Department staff also provides support to the Building Department and the town's contracted Assessor.

The overall day to day municipal operations of the Town is managed by the Town Administrator, who is appointed by the Board of Selectmen.

Hours:
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Assessing

Phone: (603) 942-5586 ext 2006

Email: assessing@town.northwood.nh.us

Northwood Town Hall
818 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261

The primary purpose of the assessing process is to ensure that all property within the Town of Northwood is assessed fairly and in accordance with the New Hampshire laws governing taxation. Toward that end, the Town conducts various practices to ensure an equitable distribution of the tax.

The Board of Selectmen, per NH statute, serve as the Town's assessors, and the Board contracts with Cross Country Appraisal Group, LLC to perform its assessing duties. The Town of Northwood is charged by State law with discovering, describing, and valuing real property for taxation purposes.

Assessor in Office on Thursdays:
9:00am to 1:00pm

Building, Health, and Code Enforcement

Phone: (603) 942-5586 ext 2003

Email: jshaheen@town.northwood.nh.us

Jared Shaheen
Northwood Town Hall
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH. 03261

Hours:
Building Inspector Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
9:00am to 4:00pm

Inspections are scheduled
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
9:00am to 2:00pm
Please call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule Inspections.

Chesley Memorial Library

Phone: (603) 942-5472

Email: chesleylib@gmail.com

8 Mountain Avenue
Northwood, NH 03261

Emergency Management

Phone: (603) 942-5586 ext 2016

Robert Young, Emergency Management Director
Northwood Town Hall
818 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261

Finance Department

Phone: (603) 942-5586 ext 2012

Email: ceastman@town.northwood.nh.us

Cheryl Eastman
Northwood Town Hall
818 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261

The Finance Department oversees all accounting, debt and cash management services for the Town of Northwood. Additionally it provides support services to the Town Administrator for preparing and administering the annual Town budget.

Fire Department

Phone: (603) 942-9103

Ridge Fire Station:
499 First NH Turnpike
Narrows Fire Station:
85 Main Street
Fax (603) 942-9104

The Northwood Fire and Rescue Department protects approximately 4,000 residents in an area of 27 square miles. In the summer, the population nearly doubles. The Department has 35 members serving under the direction of the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, three Captains, and five Lieutenants. There is also a “support” crew and a fire explorers post.

Health Department

Phone: (603) 942-5586 ext 2003

Email: jshaheen@town.northwood.nh.us

Jared Shaheen
Northwood Town Hall
818 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261

Highway Department

Phone: (603) 942-5586 ext 2008

Email: highway@town.northwood.nh.us

Northwood Highway Department
physical address: Town Works Way
mailing address: 818 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03301

The Highway Department maintains all Town accepted roads from repairing to snow removal. The Department also processes permits for any new driveways or any excavation on any Town right-of-way.

Human Services

Phone: (603) 942-5586 ext 2013

Human Services Department
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261

The Northwood Human Services Office provides assistance to qualified individuals for basic living needs in accordance with NH RSA 165 and the Town of Northwood General Assistance Guidelines and Basic Needs Policy.

Land Use Department

Phone: (603) 942-5586 ext 2004

Email: spastor@town.northwood.nh.us

Northwood Town Hall
818 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03281

The Land Use Department is actively involved in all matters relating to land use, development, and preservation.

Police Department

Phone: (603) 942-9101

1020 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261
Fax (603) 942-9102

For more information, please visit http://www.northwoodpolice.org

Recreation Department

Phone: (603) 942-5586 ext 2011

Email: sblewitt@town.northwood.nh.us

Scott Blewitt
Northwood Town Hall
818 First NH Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261

It is the mission of the Northwood Recreation Department to create recreational opportunities for growth and enhancement by developing an array of diverse, affordable programs and events that promote community service and environmental awareness while meeting the physical, mental, social, and psychological needs of our community.

Town Clerk/Tax Collector

Phone: (603) 942-5586 ext 2002

Email: mrusso@town.northwood.nh.us

Town Clerk & Tax Collector
Marisa Russo
Deputy Town Clerk & Tax Collector
Melissa "Missy" Rowe
mrowe@town.northwood.nh.us
603-942-5586 Ext. 2001

The Town of Northwood has a combined office of Town Clerk/Tax Collector pursuant to RSA 41:45-a. The Town Clerk/Tax Collector has the duties of both offices. The Town Clerk/Tax Collector is elected to a three year term and must be a Northwood resident. The duties of the clerk include preserving the town records, recording vital statistics, licenses, and acting as an election official. The Town Clerk registers motor vehicles, except off-road vehicles, motor scooters, mopeds and boats. We also register and renew dogs. Duties off the Tax Collector include issuing of tax bills, warrants, land use change, timber tax and processing warrants from Assessor and BOS. The Clerks are also Notaries.

Town Treasurer

Phone: (603) 942-5586 ext 2014

Email: treasurer@town.northwood.nh.us

Sandy Priolo
Northwood Town Hall
818 First NH. Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261

Transfer Station/Recycling Center

Phone: (603) 942-9105

1 Town Works Way
Northwood, NH 03261

Hours of Operation
Spring/Summer Hours April 1 to August 31
Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Fall/Winter Hours September 1 to March 31
Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM