NEWS, UPDATES, & NOTICES
| OCTOBER TOWN CALENDAR | |
| DATE | EVENT |
| 6 | Selectmen’s Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 6 | Conservation Commission Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 13 | Selectmen’s Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 15* | Planning Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 20 | Selectmen’s Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 27 | Selectmen’s Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 31 | Trick or Treat, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. |
- All meetings are open to the public and subject to the provisions of NH RSA 91-A:2
Note: The Planning Board Meeting has changed its standing meeting from the 4th Wednesday to the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
* Indicates change or update
MEETING NOTICE: Planning Board Standing Meeting
Beginning on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the regular monthly meeting of the Surry Planning Board
will occur on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
NOTICE: State-Wide Prohibition on Outdoor Fires in Effect
Due to drought conditions, low water levels in many communities, and an increasing potential for wildfires, the state has established a prohibition on the kindling of any open fire and smoking in or near woodlands, until such time as the period of protracted drought or excessive dryness which requires these extraordinary precautions ceases to exist in the State of New Hampshire.
Link to: State Proclamation Prohibiting the Kindling of Fires
RADAR SPEED SIGN: Data Update
Since installing the radar speed sign at the upper end of Old Walpole Road near Farm Road, the data collected shows that:
- The daily number of cars coming down Old Walpole toward Keene averages 414
- 85% of the vehicles did not exceed 37 miles per hour (the minimum speed considered was 20, due to the volume of traffic exiting from Farm Road). This indicates that the posted speed limit of 35 is correctly set in accordance with NH DOT recommendations.
- 2.5% of the cars were traveling at least 11 miles over the posted speed limit.
- The fastest speed clocked was a perilous speed of 80 miles/hr on August 21 at 9:40 p.m.
The plans are to relocate the sign in October.
HALLOWEEN: Trick-or-Treat
Halloween trick-or-treating hours for Surry have been set for Friday, October 31, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Residents wishing to participate should keep their porchlight on to indicate candy is available for trick-or-treaters. If you or your kids are planning to head out trick-or-treating, keep the following safety tips in mind:
- Wear well-fitting costumes and shoes
- Stay in groups
- Avoid dark homes
- Look both ways when crossing a street
- Carry flashlights and glow-sticks for visibility
- Examine all treats before eating.
Whether or not you are participating in Halloween activities, please remember to exercise increased caution on roadways while driving during these hours.
MEETING MINUTES: Stay Informed
After approval, meeting minutes are posted and available for review on the town website.
NH’s OFFICIAL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: NH ALERTS
Given what unfortunately appears to be the all too common news about weather events impacting a community and the importance of rapid notification, we thought it was critical to ensure you are aware of NH’s official emergency notification system, NH Alerts.
An additional resource to be aware of is the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). The FEMA Mobile phone app allows you to receive real-time weather alterts, locate emergency shelters in your area, prepare for common hazards, and more. The following link will direct you to the FEMA page, where you can find more information and download the application. FEMA Mobile Products | FEMA.gov
NEWSLETTER REGISTRATION: Action Needed
To stay informed about important updates and events impacting the community, you will want to register for the Surry Newsletter.
Email townemail@surry.nh.gov from the email account where you would like to receive the newsletter. Please include your name (First and last) and your mailing address in the body of the email. Your phone number is optional.
Your email will trigger an automated response to confirm you’ve registered. If you don’t see the email in your Inbox after a few minutes, please check your Spam folder and flag it as “Not Spam” to prevent future emails from going there.
REED FREE LIBRARY, SURRY NH: Opportunity – Seeking a new Library Director
The Reed Free Library seeks an enthusiastic person to help build dynamic engagement between the library and the community.
The position is permanent, part-time, 6-8 hours per week. You must be available on Mondays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. and attend some meetings.
Further information regarding the pay, role, and requirements can be found by clicking the following link: LIBRARY DIRECTOR POSTING.
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