The town offices will be CLOSED Monday, February 18 for Presidents Day.
Huge thanks to the Budget Committee for an organized, thoughtful deliberation of the town budget and an efficient 2019 Budget hearing on February 5th.
Jory Augenti, Chuck Fuller, Mellisa Seamans, Dave Strauss (chair), Leo Racine, Tim Eldridge
The Select Board’s appointment-based Agenda allows more efficient meetings. Please submit your request to the Selectmen’s office in person or by email. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Request form for Appointment on Selectmen’s Agenda
Meet YOUR Candidates Night – Wed., Feb. 27 @6 PM Town Offices @68 School St.
FMI: Call the Town Clerk’s Office at 539-7551 – Light refreshments will be served.
The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet Saturday, March 2, from 11-11:30am, at the Municipal modular building, 68 School Street, for additions, corrections and deletions to the checklist.
AUDIO and DRAFT Minutes of Planning Board Zoning Amendment Hearing 1/17/19
Candidates for Effingham Town Officials. Election Tuesday March 12, 2019
| Term | Office | Candidate |
| 3 year | Selectmen | Leonard Espie, Chuck Fuller |
| 3 year | Trustee of Trust Funds | Carol Pfister |
| 3 year | Library Trustee | Grace Fuller |
| 3 year | Library Trustee | Heidi Foy |
| 2 year | Library Trustee | Erik Jones, William Piekut |
| 1 year | Library Trustee | Pat Piper |
| 3 year | Budget Committee | Tom Hart |
| 3 year | Budget Committee | Theresa Swanick |
| 3 year | Planning Board | Grace Fuller |
| 3 year | Planning Board | Gary Jewel |
| 1 year | Planning Board | Elaine Chick |
| 3 year | Zoning Board of Adjustment | Tom Hart |
| 3 year | Zoning Board of Adjustment | |
| 2 year | Zoning Board of Adjustment | Theresa Swanick |
| 1 year | Supervisor of the Checklist | Janet Bartoswicz, Pat Piper |
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR THE ECC!
The Effingham Conservation Commission received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the NH Association of Conservation Commissions at the 2018 annual meeting.
Ferry Beach Ecological Camp 2018 – Effingham Elementary School
2017 Civic Awards: Emelyn Albert, Karen Payne, Dianne Park, Mike Cahalane
Emelyn Albert, Volunteer of the Yr; Karen Payne, Special Citizen of the Yr; Dianne Park, Employee of the Yr; Michael Cahalane, Elected Official of the Yr.
PINE RIVER CHERUBINI PRESERVE is now OPEN!
On August 26, 2017, the Effingham Conservation Commission held a leaf cutting for the new preserve and a short walk on a new trail that connects to an existing logging road leading down to the Pine River. Everyone who joined in the opening enjoyed the views of the river and surrounding wetlands.
All are welcome to come by and enjoy this special place (trailhead: Pine River Road).
Building Permits Required in the Town of Effingham
For any questions about whether a home or driveway project requires a permit, please contact the Zoning Enforcement Officer, Rebecca Boyden, at 539-7147. Permit applications, Grid and Zoning Ordinance are available online: “Docs, Forms & Applications”.
e-911
NH Dept. Of Safety Community Notification Program. Click link below and fill in the appropriate information to be notified by local emergency response officials in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts.
public.coderedweb.com
Reflective Address Marker
Click here to order Reflective Address Markers from the Fire Department.
Print out the form, complete the information and mail it to the Fire Department.
Effingham profiled in Upstate NH!