Latest News and Public Notices from the Town of Exeter, NH

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The Exeter Biweekly Report - Town Updates from Exeter TV
Fri 7/18/25

Exeter, NH - July 18th, 2025: In this edition of the report, road projects around town, info about National Night Out, Exeter dams discussed, Parks and Rec Center renovations progress, the Great Cocktail Challenge starts today, mixed use building proposed on Portsmouth Ave, and Exeter Celebrates Independence...

 

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Downtown Bike Safety Tips from Exeter PD
Wed 7/9/25

 

With summer in full swing, Detective Bruce Page and Lieutenant Devin West explain bicycle safety tips for downtown Exeter in this short video from Exeter TV. 

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NH's Award Winning Community Media
Tue 7/8/25

Staff at Exeter TV joined colleagues from across the country in Boston last week for the annual Alliance for Community Media conference. The event was an opportunity for community media organizations to get together, learn from one another, and talk about the issues and challenges we deal with in our communities.

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John Merkle for Excellence in Preservation, Planning and Civic Engagement
Mon 7/7/25

Concord, NH - June 11th, 2025: The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance announced several winners of the Preservation Achievement Awards for Small Town Successes

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Exeter Students Work With Businesses
Mon 6/16/25

In an attempt to strengthen the relationship between local businesses and the community, Exeter’s Economic Development Director Darren Winham is working with UNH Extension and Exeter High School students to identify and support the needs of businesses and organizations in the area.

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Exeter TV Receives National Award for Overall Excellence
Wed 6/11/25

Exeter, NH - June 10th, 2025: Exeter TV received the 2025 Hometown Media Award for Overall Excellence from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation.

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Pam Gjettum Receives 2025 Older Adult Volunteer Award
Mon 5/19/25

Concord, NH - May 19th, 2025: Pam Gjettum of Exeter was awarded the NH State Commission on Aging 2025 Older Adult Volunteer for Rockingham County at a c

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Meet the Exeter Town Clerks
Mon 5/12/25

 

Municipal Clerks are possibly the oldest public profession in the globe. They handle everything from car registrations to making sure our elections run smoothly.

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Live Underwater Alewife Webcam
Wed 4/30/25

The Conservation Commission is working with Exeter TV to bring live underwater coverage of the River Herring migration from the Exeter River.

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Flag Retirement Box Install at Town Office
Wed 4/30/25

Exeter, NH - April 30th, 2025: Eagle Scout Candidate James Haney installed a flag retirement box in front of the Town Office on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.

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Train Crossing Work - CSX Replacing Railroad Ties in Exeter
Wed 4/23/25

 

 

UPDATE 4/23/25: As of 7 AM this morning, all crossings are open and there are no road closures due to this project. 

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Horsepilot Farm in Exeter Conserved
Tue 4/22/25

Exeter, NH - April 9th, 2025: On April 9, the Southeast Land Trust of NH (SELT) completed the conservation of the 156-acre Horsepilot Farm, a key property located in Exeter, East Kingston, and Kensington.

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Deck, Shady Bosque or Serpent? Take the New Pairpoint Park Survey Today!
Mon 4/21/25

Share your thoughts on what Pairpoint Park should look like. Take our survey today! 

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Planet Playground/4 Hampton Road Parking Updates
Mon 4/21/25

Planet Playground will be closed on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 for maintenance. The parking lot will still be open for pool and park visitors. 

 

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Curbside Collection
Thu 4/10/25

The Town of Exeter provides curbside collection for household trash, recyclables, bulky waste, and seasonal leaf/grass pickup through Waste Management (WM) of New Hampshire.

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Mosquito Control 2025
Fri 4/4/25

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Exeter Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan
Mon 3/31/25

How can Exeter become an even better place for walking and bicycling?

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Ofc. Stephen Petroski's 40th Anniversary with the Exeter Police Department
Thu 3/27/25

Exeter, NH - March 27th, 2025: 

Today marked the 40th anniversary of Ofc. Stephen Petroski’s tenure with the Exeter Police Department.

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Park Street Bridge Closure
Tue 3/18/25

June 30th, 2025: The Select Board heard updates from NH DOT at their meeting on June 30th, 2025. Public Works and NH DOT updated the board on the current status of the bridge and took questions from the board and the public. To watch the discussion, find the meeting on Exeter TV's YouTube Channel

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2025 Town Election Results
Tue 3/11/25

2025 Town Election Results

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Winter Weather Advisory - 02/27/25
Wed 2/26/25

SNOW & RAIN EXPECTED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th.

Light snow will move into the area after midnight, with an inch or so of accumulation before the Thursday morning commute. The snow will change to rain mid to late morning, before ending late in the day.

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New Online Burn Permit System
Mon 1/27/25

The Exeter Fire Department recently worked with the NH Division of Forest and Lands to allow residents to obtain burn permits online. Residents wishing to have a fire can simply visit nh.burnsafeamerica.com and click Purchase Permit.

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Swasey Parkway Re-opening Postponed
Tue 12/10/24

Due to forecasted hazardous weather, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood and High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning for Exeter and surrounding communities.

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SAU 16 School Candidates
Fri 12/6/24

If you are interested in filing for a candidate position for the SAU 16 School District, please return your candidate filing form in person to:

Exeter Town Clerk's Office
10 Front Street
Exeter, NH 03833

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Scheduled Maintenance on Town Clerk Software
Tue 11/19/24

Due to scheduled maintenance, on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024,  Marriage licenses, certified copies, and all other vital record transactions will not be available in the Town Clerk's office. 

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