NEWS, UPDATES, & NOTICES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC OF HEARING: Town of Surry Planning Board
Notice is hereby given in accordance with NHRSA 676:4 & 675:7 that the Surry
Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:30 pm
at the Surry Town Hall, 1 Village Road, Surry, NH to consider a Boundary Line
Adjustment Application submitted by Mark and Kathy Gross for property located on
Surry Dam Road and East Surry Road and known as Tax Map 6, Lots 4, and 4B. This is
a minor adjustment between parcels owned by Mark and Kathy Gross. No new lots will
be created.
Should a decision not be reached at the Public Hearing, this application will stay
on the Planning Board Agenda until such time as it is either approved or denied.
Laura Barrett
Secretary
Surry Planning Board
NOTICE OF OPEN SEATS FOR MARCH 2025: Surry Town Elections
- Select Board | one seat | 3-year term
- Town Auditor | one seat | 1-year term
- Trustees of the Trust Funds | one seat | 3-year term
- Cemetery Trustees | one seat | 3-year term
- Planning Board | two seats | 3-year term
- Library Trustees | one seat | 3-year term
- Town Moderator | one seat | 2-year term
- Budget Committee | one seat | 3-year term
- Budget Committee | one seat | 2-year term
- Fire Engineers| one seat | 3-year term
Filing Period for Declarations of Candidacy: January 22 – January 31
The Town Clerk will be available to accept declarations of candidacy at the Surry Town Hall on the following days.
- Thursday, January 23, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Monday, January 27, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Thursday, January 30, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday, January 31, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
All candidates filing on the last day must do so in person. RSA 669:19
TOWN CLERK – Surry Town Hall – 352-3075, E-Mail: townclerk@surry.nh.gov
Deputy Town Clerk: Job Opening
The Town of Surry is currently accepting applications for a permanent, part-time Deputy Town Clerk. Requirements include town residency, skills in using a personal computer, office practices and procedures, record maintenance, and the ability to deal with the public professionally. Two mandatory classes in Concord must be completed. Mileage and time will be compensated.
The successful candidate will work two days per week: Monday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hours and days may increase during elections, including the ability to be present on Election Days and the annual Town Meeting.
Annual salary: $3,500 + clerk fees
For more information, please contact the Town Clerk at townclerk@surry.nh.gov
MAXIMUM SPEED ON DIRT ROADS: 25 Miles Per Hour
Surry has several narrow and steep dirt and gravel roads, which require drivers to be cautious because of their condition and the risk to pedestrians. Most drivers are well aware of this and drive these roads safely and respectfully, but unfortunately, based on the number of complaints received, that is not always the case.
To address safety and reasonableness, the Select Board has set the maximum speed limit on all dirt roads in town to 25 miles per hour. In most cases, this is still too fast, but it is the lowest speed limit that can be set according to state regulations. Signs will be posted on a need-and-budgeting basis, starting with Farm Road and then followed by Joslin Road.
As a general reminder, please drive carefully and safely on all town roads, watch your speed, and minimize distractions in your car. None of us can control other drivers, but each of us is responsible for what we do and how we drive in town.
NH MUNICIPAL TAX RATES: NH Department of Revenue
The Department of Revenue has released the 2024 Municipal Tax Rates for all cities and towns in NH. To see how Surry’s tax rate of $16.82 compares across the state, click on the following link 2024-municipal-tax-rates.pdf
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.
SELECT BOARD’s MEETING MINUTES: Stay Informed
After approval, the weekly Select Board meeting minutes are posted and available for review at the town hall and on the town website Select Board Meeting Minutes.
NEWSLETTER REGISTRATION – Action Needed
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