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 DRA has set the 2025 tax rate. 2nd half bills have been mailed. Amounts also can be viewed and paid through nhtaxkiosk.com. Payments are due by Dec 15. The Tax Office is open Mon 2 -4 pm and Fri 11 am - 1 pm.

Winter Parking Ordinance in effect December 1 - Town of Harrisville Winter Parking: Snow Removal Ordinance

Food Assistance: The NH Food Bank is partnering with the NH Department of Health and Human Services to distribute food to SNAP recipients at mobile food pantries statewide. Click Food Assistance Information  or call the Select Board Office at 603-827-3431 (ext 1). Dial 211 for help with food, housing, utilities, mental health and more.

New ordinance:  Effective November 1, fines are being assessed at $50 per offense for unleashed dogs and uncollected pet waste in Island Cemetery. 

The Affordable Housing Team is busy implementing recommendations resulting from the full report of the Housing Research Project. A Community Conversation was held on Tuesday, November 11, to share potential options and ideas for creating additional housing in Town.

Through a recently-received grant, our regional planning commission, SWRPC, is providing consulting assistance to the Planning Board, Ordinance Review Committee and residents via the November 11 Community Conversation to review possible ordinance changes to enable more diverse, smaller (700-1400 square ft) housing units in Town.

Visit the Housing Research webpage for more information on documents related to the affordable housing initiative, including the schedule of public meetings this fall-winter.

If you have questions or thoughts for the Affordable Housing Project, contact team members: Lisa Anderson (landerson@universalhomedesign.org);  Paul Clark (paul@pbcarchitect.com);  Ned Hulbert (nhmonadnock@gmail.com); John Knight (jknight@historicharrisville.org); Jon Morgan (jrmorgan3@gmail.com; John Sandri (sandricompaniesllc@gmail.com; and Amy Wilson (nh.amy.wilson@gmail.com) 

Property Tax Relief - The NH Dept of Revenue Administration (DRA) offers Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief.  The filing period is May 1 - June 30 of each year.  See Form DP-8 2024 and Instructions for Form DP-8 to apply.

Follow the energy output of the Highway Barn Solar Array -  SolarEdge | Town of Harrisville Highway Garage

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.

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.

Current Zoning Ordinances can be found here: Harrisville Zoning Ordinances 2025

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.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program - Check back for Spring 2026 collection dates at the Keene Recycling Facility.

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Meeting Calendar & Zoom Links

Meetings begin at 7:00 pm at the Town Offices unless otherwise posted: Select Board - Thurs. nights and the last Fri morning (9:00 am) of each month; Conservation Commission - First Tues of the month at 3 pm; Planning Board - Second Wed; Zoning Board - Third Wed; Historic District Commission - Fourth Tues; Library Trustees - Third Wed at 4:00 pm