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
Change to 2026 November Planning Meeting
The 2026 November Planning Meeting will be held on November 10, 2026 instead of November 3, 2026. The meeting will still begin at 7:00 p.m.
Supervisor of the Checklist Meeting – August 31, 2026
The Supervisors of the Checklist for the Town of Monroe will hold a session at the Monroe Town Office at 152 Woodsville Road on Monday, August 31, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for final corrections to the checklist prior to the Primary Election being held on September 8, 2026 with voting at the Town Hall from 8 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
2026 Revaluation List
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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.
2026 State Aid to Monroe NH
Demographic Information
2025 Monroe Water Dept. Consumer Confidence Report
