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View in month formatWed, Jan 27
Budget Committee - Budget Committee
07:00pm at VirtualHighway Advisory Committee Meeting07:00 PM - 08:00 PMThu, Jan 28
Planning Board - Planning Board
07:00pm at virtualPlanning Board Regular Meeting06:30 PMSat, Jan 30
Tue, Feb 2
Conservation Commission Meeting07:00 PM - 09:00 PMRecreation Commission Meeting06:30 PM - 07:30 PMWed, Feb 3
Facilities Committee Meeting07:00 PM - 08:00 PMMon, Feb 8
Thu, Feb 11
Planning Board Work Session06:30 PMMon, Feb 15
Fire Training07:00 PMTue, Feb 16
Police Commission Meeting05:00 PM - 07:00 PMMon, Feb 22
Fire-Rescue Officers Meeting07:00 PM - 07:30 PMFire-Rescue Business Meeting07:30 PM - 09:00 PMZoning Board of Adjustment07:00 AM - 11:00 PMWed, Feb 24
Highway Advisory Committee Meeting07:00 PM - 08:00 PMThu, Feb 25
Planning Board Regular Meeting06:30 PM
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Administration Department
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
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Assessing
The primary purposed 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.
Hours:
Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Finance Department
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
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.
Highway Department
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
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
The Land Use Department is actively involved in all matters relating to land use, development, and preservation.
Recreation Department
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
The major duties of the clerk include preserving the town records, recording vital statistics, licenses, and acting as an election official. The Town Clerk registers all motor vehicles except off-road vehicles, motor scooters, and mopeds.
