NEWS, UPDATES, & NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICE: Supervisors of the Checklist Session
The supervisors of the checklist will be in session on Tuesday, October 29th, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall for correction of the checklist, including new voter registrations. Bring a photo ID and proof of residency.
New voters may also register on Election Day, as permitted by law. Bring a photo ID and proof of residency.
After this date, no additions or corrections will be made to the checklist until Election Day.
GENERAL ELECTION: November 05, 2024
All registered voters are encouraged to participate in this year’s general election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. The following link will take you to a copy of Surry’s official sample ballot Sample – Ballot Surry, NH
New voters may register on Election Day, as permitted by law. Bring a photo ID and proof of residency.
CHESHIRE COMMUNITY POWER, Article 15: Update – Motion Passed
The select board passed the following motion on Monday, October 17, 2024: to join Cheshire Community Power (CCP). As we approach our inclusion in the March 2025 rollout of new communities joining CCP, you can anticipate a public information session and letters explaining the program in detail.
“Resolved, that we hereby commit the Town of Surry to join Cheshire Community Power to provide default supply service on an opt-out basis to retail electricity customers with the Surry Boundaries, pursuant to RSA 53 -E:6(I), understanding that the Surry may appoint a representative and alternate to the Cheshire Community Power Governance Council to support joint oversight o the program, and continuing hereafter, or until such time as Surry elects for form its own Community Power Aggregation program, as provided for in and subject to the terms of County’s Electric Aggregation Plan, inclusive of the requirements and considerations for municipalities afforded therein under Attachment 10: Cheshire Community Power Governance Council, as amended from time to time hereafter.”
The following link will take you to a copy of the presentation provided by Terry Clark, Board Director of the Community Power Coalition, at the October 7th Public Hearing —Presentation 10.7.24.
ESTABLISH HIGHWAY GARAGE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, 2023 Article 12 – Update
Article 12 was passed during the March 2023 town meeting, appropriating $50,000 for facility improvements, including a septic system. We are happy to report that the septic system and bathroom installation are completed and fully functional.
MASTER PLAN, Article 14: Update
During the March 2024 Town Meeting, Article 14 was passed, appropriating $10,000 to update portions of the 1983 Master Plan. This allowed the Planning Board to move forward with forming the Surry Master Plan Committee and engaging the Southwest Region Planning Commission to assist in updating two key sections of our Master Plan (Vision and Land Use).
The Committee, chaired by Planning Board representative Matt Goodwin, has met monthly to tackle this assignment. Toward the end of October, the project’s next phase will kick off when a town-wide online survey will be announced to bring more town input into the process. Then, on Saturday morning, November 16th, a Public Forum will be held at the Surry Town Hall to provide additional information and gather further input from residents. A formal Public Notice will be posted closer to the date, but please save the date in the meantime.
To learn more about what a town’s master plan is and isn’t, click the link to read an article from the New Hampshire Municipal Association Master Plan.
HALLOWEEN: Trick-or-Treat
Halloween trick-or-treating hours for Surry have been set for Thursday, 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.
IMPROVING COMMUNICATION – NEW TOWN EMAIL NOTIFICATION REGISTRATION – Action Needed
The Selectmen are working to improve communications and keep the town informed about important updates and events impacting the community. I’m sure you have already noticed the changes to the website’s landing page, but to reach more people, we are now looking to establish an email distribution list that will allow us to send the information directly to you.
If you want to receive these updates, email townemail@surry.nh.gov from the email account where you would like to receive them. 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.
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