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Welcome to Atkinson
Atkinson is a quiet, bedroom community town located in southern New Hampshire. The winding road of Main Street is both historic and beautiful and was recently adopted as one of New Hampshire's scenic byways. Conveniently located between Routes 125 and 111, you can enjoy country living with easy access to shopping and urban areas.
Current News and Upcoming Events!
Halloween Night
Town wide Trick or Treat will be happening on Wednesday October 31st from 6 - 8PM
General Election
General Election sample ballot is posted on the Town Clerks page under 'Current Year Elections'
Atkinson's Scarecrow
Atkinson Historical Society Scarecrows have been all sold. More were made this year. Have a walk/drive around town to spot all of the creative characters
Tax Collectors Hours
The Tax Collector's Office will be starting its new office hours effective June 1st 2018, until December 31st 2018. You can see the new hours on the Tax Collector's Page
2017 & 2018 Budget
Attached Here (pdf 3.06 MB) is the 2017 and 2018 Budget Review. The Packet reviews the 2017 Warrent Articles, 2018 Proposed Budget with 2017 Budget comparison, 2018 Warrant Article with financial figures, and finally the 2018 default budget
Temporary Signs
“Temporary signs…..are permitted to be displayed not more than four (4) weeks before the event and shall be removed within ten (10) days following the event.”
BoS Recording Clerk
The Board of Selectmen are seeking a Recording Clerk (pdf). The position can be found under the Career and Volunteer page and also the application
Highway Laborer
The Town of Atkinson’s Highway Department is seeking reliable individuals for seasonal, on-call support for road maintenance and repair, care of grounds and in the Recycling Center. A successful candidate will have a working knowledge of road work, policies and procedures, and a valid driver’s license.
Application for Position(pdf) can be found under “Careers/Volunteers”, or in the foyer of the Atkinson Town Hall.
For additional information, please call Road Agent Ted Stewart at (603) 362-4010, or roadagent@atkinson-nh.gov.
Water Conservation
At the May 15, 2017 meeting of the Atkinson Board of Selectmen, it was voted to lift the voluntary water ban that has been in effect. It should be noted that the lifting applies only to those with private wells. The Board requests that residents watering lawns do so in the time period after dusk and before dawn so as to conserve as much water as possible. Please note that residents serviced by the Hampstead Area Water company are still under their ban restrictions which have not been lifted as yet.
Town Tax Collectors Hours
The following Regular business hours can be found on the Tax Collectors Webpage
2017-2018 Budget Season
The current budget season schedule is now available on the 'Budget' page, and also on the Town's Google Calender. Also here is the most lastest verison (pdf).
2017 Open Appointments
A new list of Open Appointments for 2017 can be found here (pdf). More information can be found on the Careers/Volunteer Page
Government Meeting Agenda
Government Meeting Agendas can be found under the respected Board, under the year and date in the 'Agenda/Minutes' drop down. The Agenda will be replaced by the minutes once approved.
Tree Maintence Due to Drought
The following is a Eversource Press Release (pdf) recommending that property owners regularly check tree branchs that may interfere with wires along the roadway and through your property
Towns Tax Rate Comparison
A side by side comparison of the 2015 and 2016 tax rate is posted in the Assessors webpage for informational purposes only. For any questions please call or contact the Assessors office. You can find their contact on the Assesors page.
Elder Services Calls
All calls for services, medical equipment and transport requests may be made to 603.362.9582 between the hours of 8:30 am and 12:00 noon Monday through Friday.
Atkinson Cemetery Expansion
The Atkinson Cemetery Trustees are currently working with the engineering firm of Keach-Nordstrom Associates, Inc. to plan the Atkinson Cemetery Expansion project. To view drawings, costs and other relevant documents click here.