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
Burn Ban – lifted as of 10/30/2025
Per the State of NH, the burn ban has been lifted as of today. Please remember that you still need a permit for any outside burning.
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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 362-A:2-b, the Monroe Select Board will meet
At the Monroe Town Office on December 9, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
For a Public Hearing to ratify the PILOT Agreement With Great River Hydro
Monroe Select Board
Monroe, NH 03771
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.
Supervisor of the Checklist Meeting
The Supervisor of the Checklist will meet on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.. in the Planning Room at the Town Office located at 152 Woodsville Road in Monroe to review the checklist for removals.
2025 State Aid to Monroe NH
Demographic Information
2025 Monroe Water Dept. Consumer Confidence Report
