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. Our beautiful town, set just off Route 101 and nestled against a picturesque rural backdrop, 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

Thanksgiving Friday – The Town Offices, including the Tax Collector’s Office, are closed today, Friday, November 27. We apologize for any inconvenience. The Recycle Center is open its usual hours, from 10 am – 5 pm Friday and on Saturday, from 8 am – 5 pm. 
  • A Message from the Select Board – In compliance with Governor Sununu’s Emergency Order 63 mandating a statewide mask order effective through mid-January, and for the safety and health of the public, a mask is required in public spaces, both indoors and outdoors, when a distance of 6 feet cannot be maintained. We appreciate the support and cooperation of all in our effort to help contain the spread of the virus.
    REMINDER: Winter Parking / Snow Removal Ordinance begins December 1. Click here to review Snow Removal / Winter Parking Ordinance
    Skatutakee Road Spring – The Health Officer reports that water quality test results from November 12 indicate safe drinking water.

    Broadband/Fiber High Speed Internet Project – Information, updates, and the opportunity to sign up for services are available here http://www.consolidated.com/harrisville  For an overview map of the fiber buildout, click here  Map of Harrisville Fiber Buildout.   For background about the broadband project, click here  https://harrisvillenh.org/broadband/

    Update from the Tax Collector: OFFICE HOURS between November 17 and December 22 are extended as follows: Tuesdays from 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm and Fridays from 9 am – 1:00 pm. Please call 827-5546 (extension 3) with any questions, or email taxcollector@harrisvillenh.org.  There is a Drop Box for payments located adjacent to the Tax Collector’s window. THE NH TAX KIOSK for online payments remains off-line due to repairs to the server.  We apologize for any inconvenience and will update this message as soon as the issue is resolved. 

    TOWN CLERK OFFICE HOURS – Limited Temporary Hours – guidelines apply

    • You must wear a mask in the building
    • Please bring your own pen
    • If there are more than 4 people in the lobby, you must wait outside. All Registration RENEWALS must be done by mail ONLY. Only NEW VEHICLE/BOAT registrations will be done in person.

    Tuesdays        11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Wednesdays   10:00 AM – 2:00 PM*
    Thursdays        9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    First Saturday of each Month    8:00 AM – 11:00 AM*
    (*We are unable to process Motor Vehicle Transactions on these days)

    2020 Harrisville Election Results

    Harrisville Public Library – The library is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-6pm, by appointment only. Visits limited to 20 minutes and one person or family/household group at a time. Face coverings required. Call 827-2918 or email sweaver@harrisville.lib.nh.us with any questions.

    150th Celebration – Pre-order pricing for 150th Celebration is available until December 31! Click here for the order form and price list 150th Merchandise Order Form

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

    Recycling Center Stickers:  Vehicle Stickers for the Recycling Center are $10 per household. They can be obtained by coming to town offices Mon-Thurs between 9am and 3pm, or Fridays 9am to noon.  You also can place $10 (check or cash) in an envelope with your name and address in the lockbox up at the RC and a sticker will be mailed to you.

    Common Threads – Click here for August / September issue.

    Harrisville Community Fund – For anyone in need of the HCF mailing address, it is P.O. Box 213, Harrisville.

    COVID Information
    State Housing Relief Program – Struggling with rental or mortgage payments due to Covid-19? Click on https://www.capnh.org/ for assistance.

    Cheshire Medical Center is a COVID-19 testing site, as of August 10. Appointments are mandatory but a provider referral is not required.  Testing is done by drive-through from Monday through Friday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the West Entrance, 580 Court Street in Keene. Call (603) 354-6700 or email: chepublichealth@cheshire-med.com.

    Click here for a Letter from the Emergency Management Team to All Harrisville Residents  Letter to All Residents

    The State has a 2-1-1 COVID-19 Hotline. NH residents with questions or concerns can call 2-1-1 or click on  https://www.nh.gov/covid19  Click here for information from the CDC  http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html    Click here for general information about coronavirus C19 Town Flyer, 2

    Town Warrant 2020Warrant  Click here to view the proposed budget 2020Budget  

    For a copy of the current Zoning Ordinances, click here Zoning Ordinances March 2020 To view the Zoning Amendments adopted at 2020 Town Meeting, click here:  Complete Zoning Amendments for Town Meeting 2020

Notices and Agendas

Meetings of Town Boards and Committees begin at 7:00 pm at the Town Offices unless otherwise posted: Select Board – Every other  Thursday night 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