NEWS, UPDATES, & NOTICES
| JULY TOWN CALENDAR | |
| DATE | EVENT |
| 1 | ZBA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall |
| 3 | Property Tax Bills Due |
| 4 | Fourth of July, Town Hall Closed |
| 7 | Selectmen’s Meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall |
| 7 | Conservation Commission Meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall |
| 10 | Civil Forfeiture Fines (RSA 466:13) – Any Unregistered Dogs |
| 14 | Selectmen’s Meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall |
| 15* | Budget Committee & Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Hall |
| 21 | Selectmen’s Meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall |
| 23 | Planning Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall |
| 28 | Selectmen’s Meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall |
* Indicates Changes or Updates
All meetings are open to the public and subject to the provisions of NH RSA 91-A:2
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.
STUDENT TRANSPORTANTION UPDATE: Surry School District
The Keene School District and SAU 29 have entered into an agreement with Student Transportation of America (STA) for student transportation services. STA currently serves districts in the Manchester region, as well as Peterborough and Jaffrey-Rindge, and is now expanding into the Keene area.This new SAU29/STA contract offers more favorable terms than those proposed by the previous provider, First Student. By partnering with STA, Surry aims to coordinate bus routes, schedules, and overall transportation management with Keene and SAU 29. This alignment will help improve efficiency and service for families in Surry.
SURRY OLD HOME DAYS – SAVE THE DATE: August 16, 2025
More details will be available soon.
If you’d like to help out or have an idea for an activity, please get in touch with the Surry Rec Committee at: surryrecreationcommittee@gmail.com
Surry Old Home Day is held in odd years on the 3rd Saturday of August.
NEW TOWN FRONT END LOADER: Arrived
Based on the passage of Article 10: Withdraw from the Capital Reserve Fund, at the Annual Town Meeting, a new town tractor was ordered. The following link will take you to a photo of the equipment purchased CASE 570N EP.
We are happy to report that the tractor has arrived and is in active operation.
TOWN HALL WATER TEST RESULTS: Passed
To ensure the quality of water at the town hall, a routine test was performed using the services of the NH Public Health Laboratories. The analysis showed that the town hall water quality met all current standards. A copy of the summary report can be found using the following link: Water Test Results – Town Hall June 2025 Summary
MASTER PLAN PUBLIC HEARING: Update
The Planning Board held a public hearing regarding the updates being made to the Surry Master Plan on Wednesday, June 25th, at 7:30 p.m. at Surry Town Hall. The meeting began with a brief presentation by Master Plan Committee Chairman Matt Goodwin, highlighting key aspects of the plan. After that groundwork was laid, there was both an open discussion and a question-and-answer session. The overall reaction from the residents was both positive and encouraging.
After the public hearing was closed, the Planning Board deliberated, and a motion was made and unanimously approved to adopt the 2025 Master Plan Updates.
Congratulations and thank you to the Master Plan Committee, Southwest Regional Planning, and all the residents who contributed during the town survey and the public forum. Without your effort and ideas, this update would not have been possible.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM TOWN CLERK: Yearly Dog License
This is a reminder that all dogs should have been licensed by April 30th as required by New Hampshire state law (RSA 466:1). At the time of licensing, it is also necessary that the owner furnish to the clerk verification from a licensed veterinarian that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies. Dogs registered after June 1 are subject to a $1 per month (or any part thereof) late payment charge.
If your dog is not licensed by July 10th, 2025, according to NH State Law (RSA 466:13 &14), owners will be notified and become subject to a $25.00 civil forfeiture fine as well as a $7.00 processing fee. The fine and fee are in addition to the regular yearly dog registration and are due within 15 days of receiving the notice.
To prevent notices for dog(s) you no longer own, it is the responsibility of the owner to notify the clerk so that the town records can be updated. Please email: townclerk@surry.nh.gov
The Town Clerk issues dog licenses during their regular office hours: Monday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Thursday, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
A new page outlining Dog Licensing requirements is now available on the website. To view, click on the following link: Dog License Requirements
MEETING MINUTES: Stay Informed
After approval, meeting minutes are posted and available for review on the town website.
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.
Recent Comments