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 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.
Supervisor of the Checklist Meeting
The Supervisor of the Checklist will meet on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. in the Planning Room at the Town Office located at 152 Woodsville Road in Monroe. Last day for changes or corrections to the Voter Checklist before Town Meeting on March 11, 2025.
Monroe Hazard Mitigation Survey
Do you have any concerns about any particular hazaards that may occcur in the community.
Click on the link below to let us know. Thank you,
The Town of Monroe Financial Audit for Year ending December 31, 2023 is available at the Town Office.
Demographic Information
2025 Monroe Water Dept. Consumer Confidence Report
