Welcome to the Town of Monroe
Grafton County, New Hampshire
History of Monroe
Monroe is a small town located on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Monroe was originally part of Lyman, Monroe separated and incorporated in 1854. The Town was named Monroe after President James Monroe in 1860. One of its most famous settlers was Peter Paddleford, who was the inventor of the wooden Paddleford Truss for covered bridges. The trusses can still be seen in some of the covered bridges in the area.
Monroe is known for hydro-electric dams located within its boundaries with Comerford Dam and the McIndoe Falls Dam both residing mainly within the town. These dams provide flood control, irrigation, and generation of electric power for transmission to various locations.
Today, the Town of Monroe covers a total area of 23.8 square miles. It has a population of under 900 people (as of 2023) Monroe is located between Littleton and Haverhill on Route 135, which runs nearly parallel to the Connecticut River.
Town of Monroe Public Notices
Town of Monroe Event Calendar
Town of Monroe Public Notices
Concrete Bids – Due May 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
The Town of Monroe has 6 different concrete work projects to be done this summer. We are looking for bids on the jobs – each one separately. Please feel free to bid on one or all. To view any of these 6 items, please contact Diane at the Town Office 603-638-2533. Evening viewing is available.
Send Bids to Town of Monroe, PO Box 63, Monroe, NH 03771. Mark as Concrete Bids. Bids are due May 19, 2025 by 4 p.m.
- Post Office foundation – located at 91 Main Street (former Fire Station) needs work on the outside of the foundation.
- Town Hall – locate at 50 Main Street (across from the Monroe Country Store) needs concrete work on the steps and below the columns.
- Library – located at 19 Plains Road. Front steps need to be repaired or replaced.
- End of a driveway on Harley View Drive – driveway was dug up due to a water main break – needs to be repaired.
- Monroe School – located at 77 Woodsville Road – 3 stairways on the front of the building that need repair.
- Monroe School – located at 77 Woodsville Road – 10 x 12 new concrete pad for a dumpster.
Monroe reserves the right to reject any and all bids received.
2025 Paving and Resurfacing Bids – Due May 19, 2025 at 4 p.m.
The Town of Monroe Highway Department is looking to receive sealed bids for several paving locations.
Areas include the following locations:
- Winchester Drive
- Harley View Drive
- Plains Road
- Smutty Hollow
Contact Monroe Highway Department, at 603-638-4949 for additional information about locations..
All sealed bids are to be sent to the Board of Selectmen at 152 Woodsville Road, PO Box 63, Monroe, NH 03771 or by email at monroeselectmen@monroenh.org. All bids are due on May 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Bids will be opened at the 7:00 p.m. Selectmen Meeting on May 20, 2025
Off Highway Recreational Vehicles
Spring has finally arrived. Please remember to act responsibly when using off highway recreational vehicles. Follow our rules. Click here to see the policy.
Notice of Public Hearing – Town of Monroe, NH
In accordance with RSA 676:4, the Monroe Planning Board will meet at the Monroe Town Office on May 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
For a Hearing on the following application: Site Plan Review located at Map R07 Lot 33
The application will be reviewed and may be brought forward for final approval at this or future Planning Board meetings.
Monroe Planning Board
Monroe, NH 03771
Regular Planning Board meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month.
Monroe Public Hearing
The Town of Monroe will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m.to review the 2025 proposed Budget.
This will take place at the Monroe Town Hall – Dining Room.=. The Town Budget will be discussed first.
Demographic Information
2025 Monroe Water Dept. Consumer Confidence Report
