Harrisville is a small New Hampshire town centered around a uniquely preserved and historic 19th century industrial mill complex. Located in the heart of the Monadnock region, it is comprised of 10 lakes and ponds, and a rehabilitated brick and granite mill surrounded by a quaint village with a traditional New England general store. Set just off Route 101 and nestled against a picturesque rural backdrop, Harrisville boasts a vibrant community with active farms, people practicing traditional and digital-age trades, and a wealth of artists and artisans. It is a much-loved vacation destination for families escaping hot urban summers as well as a great place to live year-round, raise a family, or retire in peaceful quietude.

Announcements

The Regional Housing Crisis - Please click here for four informative reports and data from the Planning Board and community volunteers about the regional housing crisis. And please stay tuned...

Survey on recent Transportation Committee Project: Speed Radars at Wells Memorial School.  Please complete a survey for the Harrisville Transportation Committee. The committee, with the help of a grant from the Monadnock Alliance for Sustainable Transportation, installed two speed radar signs near the school in January 2023. The project is part of the school's Safe Routes to School program.  Thank you!

Request for Proposals - Repairs to the Harrisville Town Rail Trail (2024) - Harrisville RFP- TOWN RAIL TRAIL MARCH-2024  Submit bids by April 22, 2024 to the Harrisville Conservation Commission, c/o Select Board Office, 705 Chesham Road. Bid will be awarded Wed., May 1.

2024 ELECTION RESULTS:

Town/ Zoning Results
School Results
Town Warrant

Town Report - Click 2023 Harrisville Town Report for digital copy. Hard copies available at Town Hall.

Job opening - The Town is searching for an individual to lead and support the Town’s financial and personnel administrative function. The Select Board estimates the work effort will average 16 hours per week, determined by the workflow and Board needs and priorities. Click here for more detail and application requirements. Click here for an application form.

Snow Removal and Winter Parking Ordinance - The Town's Winter Parking Ordinance is effective thru Apr 15.  Please be aware that it is a violation subject to fines to place snow or ice upon the road, and that parked vehicles along the roads between midnight and 6:30 am, or during snow removal operations at any time, will be towed at the owner's expense. Town of Harrisville Winter Parking:Snow Removal Ordinance

Questions about the 2023 Revaluation, Property Tax Rate and Tax Bills?  Please read this Information from the Select Board on the Revaluation, Tax Rate and Tax Bills.  To view 'before and after' values, view the Comparison Report of Property Values 2022 v. 2023

The Code Red Emergency Alert System is active - Read about the Code Red Alert System, for local emergency notifications, courtesy of the Police and Fire Chiefs and Emergency Management Director.

Tax Payments and Tax Collector Hours:  Payment may be made online (harrisville.nhtaxkiosk.com) or via the drop box at the Tax Collector window. To pay in person, Tax Collector Office hours are Tuesdays and Fridays from 11-1 (except closed Tues 3/19 and Tues 3/26).  Call 827 5546 (ext 3) or email taxcollector@harrisvillenh.org with questions.

2024 Recycle Center/Beach Stickers are available at Town Hall or by depositing a self-addressed stamped envelope with check or cash in the amount of $10 (checks payable to Town of Harrisville) in the lock box at the Recycle Center. Please be sure you include your name and address. One sticker per household. 

Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Harrisville residents are invited to dispose of household hazardous waste at the Keene Recycling Center on certain Wednesdays and Saturdays from March through June.  Household Hazardous Waste Collection Information

Recycling News - Look for NexTrex reusable plastics collection bins at the Recycle Center. Learn about the initiative of community volunteers, the Recycle Committee and NexTrex, and note what items are acceptable and what are not: NexTrex Recycling Info Handout 06-2023 NexTrex FAQ 

For information about Fuel Assistance from the Community Action Partnership of NH, click Link to CAPNH information on fuel assistance

Building Permit and Planning/Zoning Fee schedule - The building permit and land use board application fees are posted here: Land Use Application and Permit Fee Schedule Please call the Select Board Office at 603-827-3431 (ext 1) with any questions.

Burn permits - Permits are required to burn brush outside. To obtain a permit online, click on the following link to the State Division of Forest and Lands nhfirepermit.com  To obtain a burn permit from a Harrisville Fire Warden, click on the Fire Department page for contact information.  

Common Threads. Click Online editions

Harrisville Public Library. New Wednesday hours are 10 am - noon and 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Click here for complete Library Hours and Services. Call 827-2918 or email harrisvillenhlibrary@gmail.com with questions.

Zoning Ordinances can be found here Harrisville Zoning Ordinances (March 2024)

Meeting Calendar & Zoom Links

All Board and Committee meetings begin at 7:00 pm at the Town Offices unless otherwise posted: Select Board - Thursday nights and the last Friday morning (9:00 am) of each month; Conservation Commission - First Wednesday of the month; Planning Board - Second Wednesday; Zoning Board - Third Wednesday; Historic District Commission - Fourth Tuesday; Library Trustees - Third Wednesday at 4:00 pm

  • Select Board -  Thurs 4/11 at 7 pm. SB draft agenda 4-11  SB zoom link
  • Planning Board -  Wed 4/10 at 7:00 pm.  4-10 Agenda  PB Zoom Link 
  • Conservation Commission - Special meeting Mon 4/22 at 7pm to review bids on Rail Trail Project. Zoom link to HCC
  • Zoning Board - No April meeting.  Wed 5/15 at 7 pm.
  • Supervisors of the Checklist -  TBA
  • Historic District Commission - Tues 4/23 at 7:00 pm. Site visit at 6:45 pm. HDC Public Hearing Notice for 4-23-2024
  • Road Work Committee - TBA
  • Library Trustees - Wed 4/17 at 4:30 pm at the library.
  • Recycle Center Committee - Tues 4/9 from 5-7 pm at Town Hall.
  • Transportation Committee - TBA
  • Energy & Electric Aggregation Committee (see Community Power page)
  • To be added to the Select Board meeting agenda, call 827-3431 (ext 1) or email townhall@ harrisvillenh.org
  • Meeting Minutes