New Ipswich, NH

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Town Office

Contact Information

  • Address: 661 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071
  • Phone: (603) 878-2772
  • Fax: (603) 878-3855
  • Email: info@newipswichnh.gov

Hours

  • Monday thru Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Town Clerk/ Tax Collector:

    • Monday Thru Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Last Saturday of each month 9:00am - Noon

  • (closed 12:30 - 1:30 Daily)

  • The Town Office is closed on Fridays and holidays

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Building Department

Here you will find resources for all your construction and development needs. This website serves as the central hub where you can find permit applications, schedule inspections, find building code guidelines and regulations. Whether you are planning a renovation, constructing a new building, or simply seeking zoning requirements, our dedicated team is here to help you every step of the way.

To e-mail the Building Department please forward inquiries to adminsupport@newipswichnh.gov.

Contact Information

Administrative Support - Jennifer Worth

Building Inspector/Code Enforcer - Peter Kelleher

  • Address: 661 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071
  • Phone: (603) 878-2772 x452
  • Inspector Cell Phone: 603-620-3688
  • Fax: (603) 878-3855
  • Email: adminsupport@newipswichnh.gov

When to Call for Inspections

  • For permit inspection/s please text or call the Building Inspector to schedule your inspection/s. Applicants are responsible for scheduling their own inspections. The Building Inspector can be reached with the contact information above.
  • Click here for a list of Inspections Required

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Department of Public Works

Each year the Department of Public Works (DPW) performs three different types of road maintenance, routine, preventative, and reconstruction. The DPW maintains an estimated total of 54.357 miles of Class V roads; 38.357 miles are paved roads, 16 miles are graveled roadways.

Routine maintenance includes trimming brush away from the road edge, cleaning the ditch line, cleaning culverts and replacing culverts in disrepair. In addition, the crew inspects and replaces signage, posts and guardrails as needed. More…

Contact Information

Director - Peter Somero

  • Address: 661 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071
  • Phone: (603) 878-2447
  • Fax: (603) 878-4490
  • Email: dpw@newipswichnh.gov

Transfer Station Hours of Operation

  • Saturday 7 AM - 3 PM (please arrive by 2:45 PM)
  • Transfer Station decals can be purchased at the Transfer Station or the Town Clerk’s office during business hours. Please provide your valid registration when purchasing your decal.
  • 1 year decal is $20.00.

Equipment

  • 4 – Large six-wheel dump trucks with sanders in the body and wing and nose plows
  • 1 – One ton dump truck with a plow and a sander
  • 1 – One ton pickup with a plow
  • 1 – ¾ ton pickup with a plow
  • 1 – Backhoe
  • 1 – Grader
  • 1 – Sidewalk Blower and sweeper

Open Bids & Proposal Requests

Questions can be answered by calling Public Works Director Peter Somero at (603) 878-2447 or by emailing dpw@newipswichnh.gov

For more information and bid forms, please view the file attachments below.

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Emergency Management

The office of Emergency Management (OEM) coordinates the efforts of all town departments and town officials to assure a fast response in the event of a disaster occurring. We do this by:

  • Having a FEMA approved Hazard Mitigation Plan.
  • Having an approved New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management Local Emergency Operation Plan.
  • Maintaining an Emergency Operation Center (EOC) in the bottom floor of the Town Offices. The EOC is where all department heads meet and coordinate responses throughout the town as needed during disasters. We also secure State and Federal resources when needed during disasters.
  • We provide information and training for citizens to be prepared for disasters. It is the individuals responsibility for personal preparedness for the first three days of a disaster.
  • Under some circumstances we apply for financial reimbursement for extraordinary costs incurred during severe weather events.
  • For more information, please visit our Emergency Services Page

Contact Information

Director - Eric Maxwell

  • Phone: (603) 878-2772
  • Fax: (603) 878-0044
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Fire Department

Mission: Through professional members, the New Ipswich Fire Department is dedicated to protect the lives and property of our community members. This is accomplished through incident response, comprehensive training, public education, and fire prevention. The department is committed to providing quality service to all who are in need.

Contact Information

Administrative Assistant - Matt Hatcher

  • Address: 490 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071
  • Phone: (603) 878-1364
  • In Case of Emergency, Please Dial 9-1-1
  • Hours: The New Ipswich Fire Department is a volunteer service. We do not have specific hours of operation. If you have a questions or need information, please feel free to Contact Us.

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Health Officer

The goal of public health is to maintain and improve the health and well-being of all New Hampshire residents. Public health succeeds when the span of healthy life and the quality of life are increased. Health Officers have a public health role that often has an environmental health component.

“Environmental health focused on the interrelationships between people and their environment, promotes human health and well-being, and fosters a safe and healthy environment” - National Association of Country and City Health Officials 1998

Contact Information

Health Officer - Frank Volpe

  • Address: 661 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071
  • Phone: (603) 878-2772 Ext. 422
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Parks and Recreation

Mission: The Department of Parks and Recreation is here to provide a variety of activities for all ages. We are currently making many upgrades to our town field, Memorial Park. Please check out our Facebook page for updates as well as upcoming programs.

Contact Information

Mindy Buxton

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Police Department

Mission: The mission of the New Ipswich Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the community by working cooperatively with the public to protect life and property, and to preserve the peace through fair and impartial enforcement of State Laws and ordinances of the Town of New Ipswich.

In recognizing the value of our citizens and their property, the New Ipswich Police Department will strive to earn and maintain public confidence by maintaining a high degree of professionalism, dedication, and expertise in the delivery of law enforcement services.

Contact Information

Police Administrator - Jackie Bukkhegyi

  • Address: 670 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071
  • Phone: (603) 878-2771 Ext. 408
  • In Case of Emergency, Please Dial 9-1-1
  • Fax: (603) 878-4675

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Tax Collector

Important Notice: Town Clerk’s Office Hours Update:

Dear Residents,

We hope this message finds you well. Please be advised that the Town Clerk’s Office will be closed for the Labor Day weekend. To accommodate our community’s needs during this period, we will be open on Saturday, August 24th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

This special Saturday opening is provided in lieu of the holiday closure, allowing you to handle your town-related business before the long weekend.

Thank you for your attention,

Contact Information

Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Lisa Carbone

Hours

  • Monday through Wednesday: 9:00am to 12:30pm, 1:30pm to 4:00pm
  • Thursday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
  • Last Saturday of each month: 9:00am to noon

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Town Clerk

Mission: The mission of the Town Clerk’s Office is to uphold the principles of transparency, efficiency, and provide excellent service in managing and safeguarding the town’s vital records and public documents. We are dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and timely information to residents while ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Our commitment is to foster civic engagement, support community initiatives, and contribute to the effective governance and administration of our town.

Contact Information

Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Lisa Carbone

Deputy Town Clerk - Kara Haskins

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Town Moderator

RSA 40:4 Duties of the Town Moderator I. The moderator shall preside in the town meetings, regulate the business thereof, decide questions of order, and make a public declaration of every vote passed, and may prescribe rules of proceeding; but such rules may be altered by the town.

II. (a) If the National Weather Service issues a weather event warning applicable to a town on the date of a deliberative session or business session of a town meeting, which the moderator reasonably believes may cause the roads to be hazardous or unsafe, the moderator may, up to 2 hours but not more than 48 hours prior to the scheduled session, postpone and reschedule the session of the meeting to another reasonable date, place, and time certain. If an accident, natural disaster, or other emergency occurs which the moderator reasonably believes may render use of the meeting location unsafe, the moderator may, at any time prior to the scheduled deliberative or business session, postpone and reschedule the session to a date, place, and time certain. To the extent practical, prior to making a decision to postpone, the moderator shall consult with the governing body, the clerk, and as appropriate for the circumstances the police chief, the fire chief, the road agent, and the local emergency management director. The moderator shall employ whatever means are available to inform citizens of the postponement and the rescheduled date or dates.

(b) In the event of a weather or other emergency as described in RSA 669:1 that occurs on or before the date of an official ballot voting day as defined in RSA 652:16-g, which the moderator reasonably believes may cause the roads to be hazardous or unsafe, the moderator may postpone the session in accordance with RSA 669:1 and RSA 669:1-a.

(c) The date originally scheduled shall continue to be deemed the deliberative session, business session, or official ballot voting day of the meeting for purposes of satisfying statutory meeting date requirements; provided, that in towns or districts that have adopted RSA 40:13, the postponement shall not delay the deliberative session more than 72 hours.

Contact Information

Town Administrator - Debbie Deaton

Town Moderator - Robert Romeril

  • Address: 661 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071
  • Phone: (603) 878-2772 x422
  • Fax: (603) 878-3855
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Treasurer

Contact Information

Treasurer - Carlene Wardwell

  • Address: 661 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071
  • Phone: 603.878.2772 X413
  • Fax: (603) 878-3855
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Welfare

Welcome to the Welfare Department of New Ipswich where we temporarily assist an individual and or family that is having a hardship.

Important Notices

  • You may apply once a month. You will need to submit a new application or intake form and provide all requested documentation and make an appointment.
  • The Welfare Department does not pay for denture/dental work, hearing aids, or eye glasses. Certain Civic agencies may be able to help. Call Kiwanis, Lions, Elks, Rotary and local churches.
  • The Welfare Department does not pay for internet, car payments, car repairs, car registrations, license renewals, drivers education, tuition, classes, lessons, credit card payments, or legal fees or fines.
  • If you are able to work, you will be required to look for work and keep a log of the places applied to as proof you are looking for employment.
  • If you claim you cannot work, you need to provide a doctor’s note stating you cannot work.
  • If you do not have requested documentation it will delay assistance until it is received and verified by this office.
  • A Notice of Decision shows the amount of assistance granted or denied, required referrals to other agencies, and what you need to do to receive assistance.
  • REPAYMENT TO THE TOWN: You are required to repay all assistance once your income increases.

Contact Information

Director - Carrie Traffie

  • Address: 661 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071
  • Phone: (603) 878-2772 ext 418
  • Fax: (603) 878-3855
  • Hours: Tuesdays (daytime between 10 am - 2:30 pm) and Thursday (evenings from 7-8 pm) Please call to make an apointment.

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