NEWS, UPDATES, & NOTICES
JANUARY TOWN CALENDAR |
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| 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 |
| 14 | Master Plan Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 17** | Budget Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Town Hall |
| 20 | Martin Luther King Jr Day: NH State Holiday, Town Hall Closed |
| 20 | Selectmen’s Workshop in lieu of Standing Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 21 | Supervisors of Checklist: Session for Correction of Checklist, 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Town Hall |
| 22 | Planning Board Meeting, 7 pm Town Hall |
| 22 | Public Hearing: Planning Board, 7:30 Lot Line Adjustment |
| 22 | Declaration of Candidacy: Filing Period Begins |
| 27 | Public Meeting, Cheshire County Community Power, 6 p.m. Town Hall |
| 27 | Selectmen’s Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 29** | ZBA Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 31 | Declaration of Candidacy: Filing Period Ends, In Person with Clerk at Town Hall |
** Update or Change to Calendar
BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING: January 17, 2025
The Surry Budget Committee will meet at the Town Hall on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6:30.
All meetings are open to the public and subject to the provisions of NH RSA 91-A:2
SELECTMEN’S MEETING CANCELLED: Workshop Scheduled
The Selectmen’s standing meeting on Monday, January 20, 2025, is canceled following the NH Holiday Schedule honoring Martin Luther King Jr. In its place, the Select Board will hold a workshop, during which the Selectmen will discuss and prepare for the annual March Town Meeting.
All meetings are open to the public and subject to the provisions of NH RSA 91-A:2
PUBLIC NOTICE: Supervisors of the Checklist Session
The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. This session is for additions/deletions and corrections to the checklist. Please bring photo ID and proof of residency. (RSA 669:5)
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
PUBLIC NOTICE: Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
There will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, January 29, starting at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Surry Town Hall. On the agenda is the review of a request for rehearing from The Tree Agents LLC. Also on the agenda is the discussion of an ADU located on the Old Walople Rd. Anderson property. This meeting is open to the public, although no testimony will be taken.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Cheshire County Community Power Membership Information Session
In preparation for the Town of Surry joining Cheshire County Community Power (CCP) and to help ensure a smooth rollout, the Surry Select Board will hold a public information session on Monday, January 27, at 6:00 p.m. at the Surry Town Hall. Terry Clark, Board Director of Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire, will join us to explain what changes to expect and what will remain unchanged as the town transitions to Community Power in March 2025.
For more information, please email the Selectmen at selectmen@surry.nh.gov.
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
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.
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