NEWS, UPDATES, & NOTICES
| AUGUST TOWN CALENDAR | |
| DATE | EVENT |
| 4 | Selectmen’s Meeting, 7 p.m.Town Hall |
| 4 | Conservation Commission Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 4* | Selectmen On-Site Meeting, 11 a.m., 105 Farm Road |
| 11 | Selectmen’s Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 13 | Selectmen’s Workshop, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 16 | Surry Old Home Day 2025 |
| 18 | Selectmen’s Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 25 | Selectmen’s Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
| 27 | Planning Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Town Hall |
All meetings are open to the public and subject to the provisions of NH RSA 91-A:2
* Indicates change or update
MEETING NOTIFICATION: Selectmen August 4, 2025
The selectmen will meet on-site at 105 Farm Road on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. to discuss driveway and permitting requirements.
FIRE PERMITS: Who, What, When, Where, and Why?
Fire permits are required in New Hampshire to reduce the occurrence of wildfires and to educate the public about safe burning practices. The fire permit system enables fire officials to track the location of fires, thereby preventing them from responding to controlled fires when smoke is reported. The permits also help ensure that only clean, untreated combustibles are burned and that they are contained within a designated area to prevent the spread of fire.
A new page has been added to the Town’s Website outlining the state requirement. If you plan to have an open fire, please familiarize yourself with the “Dos and Don’ts”. You can visit the new page by clicking the following link: NH Outdoor Fire Permit Regulations.
TOWN HALL: Fresh Paint & a New Sign
If you haven’t already seen it, the Town Hall’s porch and message board have been painted, and a new sign has been installed facing the parking lot that clearly identifies the building as the Town Hall. Inkberry, a local custom framing company, gifted the sign, which was much-needed and greatly appreciated. Steve Goldsmith, Selectman, has been spearheading the effort and is now working with a painting firm to focus on the interior trim over the next few weeks.
SURRY OLD HOME DAY 2025: Saturday, August 16
Something for everyone!
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8 to 10 am |
Conservation Committee Hike & History Walk down past the Town Hall and learn about the old cellarholes, and do some bird watching. John Davis from the Conservation Committee and Nate Marchessault from the Harris Center will be your guides. Meet at the Town Hall at 8 a.m. You may park in the church parking lot. The walk/hike will be a couple miles – mild to moderate terrain. Bring binoculars, bug spray, water, hat, snack, etc., and wear comfortable shoes. |
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10 to 10:15 am |
Line up at Surry Village Charter School for the Old Home Day Parade. Walk, ride or drive — bikes, trikes, tractors, strollers, wagons, etc. Our Surry Fire Dept. truck will lead the parade. |
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10:15 am |
Old Home Day Parade to downtown. Smile and wave! |
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Approx. 10:30 am |
Welcome! We’ll pledge the American flag, share announcements of activities, and recognize some Surry residents. |
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Approx. 10:45 am to 12 pm |
The Reed Free Library will be open for free books, kids craft/activity. Surry businesses and organizations are welcome to set up a table on the Common somewhere. Provide your own canopy, table, etc., and take everything with you when you leave. Canned goods BINGO – bring a canned good to participate. Items will be donated to the Keene Community Kitchen. Surry Old Home Day t-shirts and Surry mugs will be available for purchase. (Cash preferred.) Corn Hole will be available to play. Kids’ water games and other activities. |
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12:00 |
Dessert Shuffle – bring a dessert to participate — homemade or store bought. |
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Approx. 12:30 pm |
Fire Dept. Chicken BBQ First come, first served – tickets sold that day – cash or check. |
If you would like to help out with anything for Old Home Day, please email Melissa at mcrottoyoung@gmail.com or Kim at surryrecreationcommittee@gmail.com
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
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION 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.
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.
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