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

Burn permits -  Permits are required to burn brush outside (except when the ground is snow-covered). To obtain a permit online, visit nhfirepermit.com. To obtain a burn permit from a Harrisville Fire Warden, and to read about the different permit options, visit the Fire Department page.

Energy Committee News - Embarking on an energy efficient home project? Reimbursements up to $5K per household are still available through the HeatSmart+ program. Visit HeatSmart+ .  In addition, the Monadnock Sustainability Hub is launching a new program through the Electrify Monadnock Fund for qualified homeowners to earn rebates up to $7K for eligible projects such as EVs, solar panels, heat pumps, electric appliances, weatherization, electrical panel upgrades. Visit the Monadnock Sustainability Hub website for details and to apply.

Town Swim Program at Sunset Beach.  This year's swim lesson dates are as follows: Thurs 6/25, Fri 6/26, Mon 6/29 thru Fri 7/3, Mon 7/6, Tues, 7/7 and Wed 7/8 with 7/9, 7/10, and 7/11 to be used as makeup days as needed.  Town Swim Lesson Registration Form 2026

Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters - April 26 - May 3 - Nationwide Tribute to Honor Fallen Fire - Go to Fire Hero Light the Night for more information.

The Affordable Housing Team continues to follow up on the findings from the full report of the Housing Research Project and the consulting assistance from the Southwest Region Planning Commission, working to create additional housing through possible zoning 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 this initiative.
If you have questions or thoughts, please 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.  DP-8 Form Tax Year 2025 for filing 2026.  See Step 3 of form for eligibility requirements.

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.

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: Harrisville Zoning Ordinances March 2026 

Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program - 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

  • Select Board -  Thur 5/7 @ 7 pm SB Draft Agenda for 5-7-2026  Zoom link to SB; and Thur 5/21 @ 7 pm
  • Planning Board - Wed 5/13 @ 7 pm. Ordinance Review Committee - Fri 5/1 @ 3pm
  • Conservation Commission - Tues 5/5 at 3 pm at the Fire Dept.   Zoom link to HCC
  • Supervisors of the Checklist- Next meeting TBA
  • Zoning Board - Wed 5/20/26 @ 7 pm. No April meeting.
  • Historic District Commission - Tues 5/26 @ 7 pm
  • Library Trustees - Wed 5/20 at 4:00 pm at the library
  • Cemetery Trustees - Thur 4/30 from 5-6:30 pm
  • Energy Committee - TBA
  • Transportation Committee - TBA, The Granite Mill, 69 Main Street
  • 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