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
Positions Up for Election in March
NOTICE
Residents in the
Town of Monroe, NH
Residents of the Town of Monroe, NH, are hereby notified of the following positions up for election in the upcoming annual election scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Moderator 2 Year Term
Selectmen 3 Year Term
Town Treasurer 1 Year Term
Town Clerk 3 Year Term
Tax Collector 3 Year Term
Trustee of the Trust Funds 3 Year Term
Library Trustee 3 Year Term
Sexton – Monroe Cemetery 1 Year Term
Sexton – North Monroe Cemetery 1 Year Term
Planning Board 3 Year Term
Board of Adjustment (2 Available) 5 Year Terms
Budget Committee (2 available) 3 Year Terms
Declarations of Candidacy must be filed with the Town Clerk between Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – Friday, January 31, 2025. Stop by the Town Office or call with questions at 603-638-2644.
Monroe Public Hearing
The Town of Monroe will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
This will take place at the Monroe Town Office – Selectmen Office. The purpose is to review and approve the over Expenditures in the FY 2024 Budget due to the July 10, 2024 Storm.
Supervisor of the Checklist Meeting
The Supervisor of the Checklist will meet on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 7 until 7:30 p.m. in the Planning Room at the Town Office located at 152 Woodsville Road in Monroe. Any changes or corrections to the Voter Checklist can be made at that time.
Planning Board Public Hearings
Notice of Public Hearings
Town of Monroe, NH
In accordance with RSA 676:4, The Monroe Planning Board will meet
At the Monroe Town Office on December 3, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
For a Hearing on the following application:
Lot Line Adjustment – Celino/Ward
Located at Map R07, Lot 22A
and
At the Monroe Town Office on December 3, 2024 at 7:15 p.m.
For a Hearing on the following application:
Site Plan Review – Peter and Gerry Organic Eggs
Located at Map R08, Lot 02
The applications 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.
To All Monroe Water Customers:
Due to continued increases in costs for repair and operation of the water system, the following price increases will go into effect as of July 1, 2024.
Water rate will increase from $6.33 per 1,000 gallons to $8.00 per 1,000 gallons. Also the meter rate will increase from $10 per quarter to $12 per quarter.
Overall, the average bill will increase between $10 and $12 per quarter.
Questions? Contact the Selectmen office. Thank you.
Demographic Information
2024 Monroe Water Dept. Consumer Confidence Report
