Latest News and Public Notices from the Town of Exeter, NH

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Intersection Improvements
Fri 4/26/24

Project Background:

The Public Works Department conducted an evaluation of existing town roadway intersections to inform decisions on future expenditure of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funds and provide a base for further future evaluation.

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The Exeter Biweekly Report - Town Updates from Exeter TV
Fri 4/26/24

Exeter, NH - April 26th, 2024: In this edition of the report, we celebrate the career of Fire Chief Eric Wilking as he embarks on retirement, Public Works crews conduct water main flushing, Alewife Festival and Bike Rodeo to be hosted on May 11th, the Select Board hears updates on the Siphon Project, the Farmers' Market returns to Exeter, and the Tree Committee continues Arbor Day tree planting tradition...

 

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Economic Development Director Darren Winham Featured on WMUR's NH Business Show
Sun 4/14/24

 

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Town Clerk Hours This Week
Tue 4/9/24

The Town Clerk's Office will be  closed on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 and will close early at 3 PM on Thursday, April 11th, 2024 to conduct interviews. 

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Curbside Collection
Wed 4/3/24

Spring curbside leaf pick-up will be April 15th - 19th 2024 on your regular pick-up day. Please place your leaf bags curbside before 7am to ensure they are not missed.
Waste Management will pick up leaves and grass twice each year once in the spring & once in the fall. Dates will be established each year. The collection will be limited to 12 leaf bags per residence. Leaves must be in biodegradable paper bags. Leaves & grass can also be taken to the Transfer Station during normal hours of operation (no permit required). Leaves and grass are composted at the Transfer Station. The finished compost is free to Exeter residents. 

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Mosquito Larvae Found Despite Pending Snowstorm and Chilly Temps
Tue 4/2/24

Exeter, NH - April 2nd, 2024: A messy snowstorm may be on the way for later Wednesday and Thursday, but it really is springtime and today the crew from Northeast Vegetation & Mosquito Control began surveying sites here in Exeter in search of mosquito larvae.

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New Police Station with Fire Substation
Tue 4/2/24

At the 2024 Town Election, voters approved Article 4 to design and construct a new Police Station with a Fire Substation on Continental Drive off of Epping Road to address safety and space needs  of both departments. The facility is estimated to cost $17,522,500.

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Special Town Clerk Hours April 22nd-26th
Mon 4/1/24

The Town Clerk will have reduced hours for the week of April 22nd-26th due to staffing limitations. The hours will be as follows:

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Mosquito Control Starting April 1st
Fri 3/29/24

Exeter, NH - March 29th, 2024The Town of Exeter, NH is working with Northeast Vegetation & Mosquito Control for the 2024 season.

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Water Main Flushing
Thu 3/28/24

3/28/24:  Water mains will be flushed from April 14th to May 3rd, 2024.  Flushing will be performed at night during the first week from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 am, and during the day for weeks 2 & 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

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Fire Engine 5 Replacement Nearing Completion
Tue 3/26/24

Ocala, Florida - March 26th, 2024: It’s been two years since voters approved the purchase of a new pumper to replace our aging Engine 5, but we’re pleased to report that this critical investment in our apparatus is about to become a reality.

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Curbside Leaf Pick-up 4/15-4/19
Mon 3/25/24

Spring curbside leaf pick-up will be April 15th - 19th 2024 on your regular pick-up day. Please place your leaf bags curbside before 7am to ensure they are not missed. 

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Gate Stewards Wanted!
Mon 3/25/24

The Exeter Conservation Commission is looking for volunteers to help with opening and closing the gate at the McDonnell Conservation Land on Linden Street each weekday.  Gates get unlocked at ideally by 8AM and are closed by sunset.   

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Exeter launches prevention program as tick season begins
Thu 3/21/24

EXETER - Spring has finally arrived, and believe it or not, so have those pesky and potentially dangerous ticks.

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Help NH Fish and Game Count Fish
Mon 3/18/24

Help NH Fish and Game Count Fish  This Spring

If you have 10-minutes a few times a week between the hours of 7am and 7pm, you can help! 

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Squamscott River Siphon Improvement Project regularly updated
Wed 3/13/24

Updates from Public Works regarding the ongoing Squamscott River Siphon Improvement Project.

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2024 Town Election Results
Tue 3/12/24

2024 Town Election Results

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Town Clerk's Office Closed on Election Day
Wed 3/6/24

The Town Clerk's Office will be closed on Election Day, Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 while staff are working at the polling place. We apologize for the inconvenience and will reopen for normal business on Wednesday, March 13th. 

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Fire Chief Eric Wilking Reflects Ahead of Retirement
Mon 2/26/24

Exeter, New Hampshire - February 26th, 2024: Fire Chief Eric Wilking has always ascribed to that old saying, “Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.”

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Water Main Break - Repaired
Fri 2/23/24

2/23/2024: Late last night (2/22/2024) a water main break occurred at the intersection of Gary Lane and Court Street. Water service was shut off and remained off for some time during the repair. Residents in this area may experience discolored water.

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Pickpocket Dam
Wed 2/21/24

4/3/2024: The Pickpocket Dam River Advisory Committee Feasibility Study presentation has been added to the files section below.

3/4/2024: The handout and presentation from the Public Meeting have been added to this site for review. 

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Exeter Prepares During Seabrook Drill
Thu 2/8/24

Exeter, NH - February 8th, 2024: Planning is key when it comes to being prepared for an emergency at the Seabrook Station nuclear power plant, and that’s why members of several town departments and other agencies gathered in the town’s Emergency Operations Center on Feb.

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Transfer Station
Thu 2/1/24

4/18/24: The pit at the Transfer Station remains closed until the flooding dissipates. There is a designated area to dispose of brush and leaves. The Transfer Station attendant will advise where to go upon arrival.  We appreciate your cooperation and patience while wait for the flooding to dissipate. 

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Town Clerk Closing for Lunch
Mon 1/29/24

Effective February 1st, 2024, the Town Clerk's Office will close from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch due to staffing. There are currently two full-time Assistant Town Clerk positions available in the Town Clerk's Office.

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Trustees Investment Advisor Payment Warrant Articles
Mon 1/29/24

The Trustees of Trust Funds are proposing warrant articles to allow using annual income from the Town and Schools publicly funded trust funds to pay investment advisor fees to assist them in investing those funds more productively with a greater potential for larger returns.

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