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
Notice of Filing – 2026
Filing to run for a Town of Monroe elected position will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 and run through Friday, January 30, 2026. Sign up with the Town Clerk’s office.
Open positions:
- Town Treasurer (1)- 1 year term
- Selectmen (1) – 3 year term
- Trustee of Trust Funds (1)- 3 year term
- Library Trustee (1) – 3 year term
- Supervisor of the Checklist (1) – 6 year term
- Sexton – Monroe Village Cemetery (1)- 1 year term
- Sexton – North Monroe Cemetery (1)- 1 year term
- Planning Board (1)- 3 year term
- Board of Adjustment (1) – 5 year term
- Budget Committee (3) – 3 year term
NO RECYLING AFTER 12/31/25
The Town of Littleton has informed us that they will no longer be accepting our paper, cardboard, or plastics after 12/31/25. The Selectmen are working to find a solution but nothing will be determined before the end of the month.
As of 12/31/2025 any paper, cardboard, or plastics will NOT be accepted in our recycling. Please add them to your normal trash for pickup.
Tires, metals, glass, and electronics will still be accepted as usual.
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
The Town of Monroe will hold a Public Hearing
for the 2026 Budget on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
School Budget will be discussed first.
Board of Selectmen
Supervisor of the Checklist Meeting
The Supervisor of the Checklist will meet on Tuesday, January 20. 2026 at 7:00 p.m.. in the Planning Room at the Town Office located at 152 Woodsville Road in Monroe. No additions or corrections shall be made to the checklist after this session until Election Day on March 10, 2026.
2025 State Aid to Monroe NH
Demographic Information
2025 Monroe Water Dept. Consumer Confidence Report
