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

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Combined Sewer & Sanitary Sewer Overflows
Tue 5/30/23

During heavy rains, stormwater can enter the municipal sewer system which can cause the system to surcharge and overflow; this is known as a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO). The wastewater collection system wasn't designed to handle large amounts of water accumulated during heavy rain. A CSO divers

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Causes Hazy Skies in Exeter
Tue 5/30/23

Exeter, NH - May 30th, 2023: Plumes of smoke from raging wildfires in Canada have made their way to our area, prompting hundreds of calls to both Exeter Dispatch and Rockingham County dispatch reporting a smell of smoke.

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Town Counsel to petition to hold a Special Town Meeting
Fri 5/19/23

Notice is hereby given that the Exeter Select Board took the following vote on May 15, 2023: MOTION: Selectwoman Belanger moved to authorize the Town Manager to authorize Town Counsel to petition Rockingham County Superior Court for permission to hold a Special Town Meeting in the Town of Exeter

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Route 101 Night Detours
Fri 5/5/23

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will temporarily detour the eastbound Route 101 traffic on Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 9 pm to 5 am, to perform nighttime road work. 

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HELPSY - Textile Recycling
Fri 4/14/23

Clothes aren't trash! The Town has partnered with Helpsy to offer residents a sustainable method of recycling clothing and textiles, helping residents reduce their solid waste.

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Composting with Mr. Fox
Fri 4/14/23

Composting is easy! Did you know that you can reduce your blue bag usage (cost savings) by composting?

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Rain Barrels
Fri 4/14/23

Exeter Public Works is excited to offer a sustainable rain barrel program!

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Squamscott Sewer Siphon Project Update || March 28th, 2023
Fri 3/31/23

***Information as of March 28th, 2023***

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Public Notice: Mosquito Control Program Begins April 10th
Thu 3/30/23

The Mosquito Control program begins the week of April 10, 2023 in the Town of Exeter. Crews from Dragon Mosquito Control, Inc. will be checking swamps, salt marshes, woodland pools, catch basins, ditches, storm drains and other shallow, stagnant water for mosquito larvae.

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Exeter Police Department Recognizes Jeff Neil for Heroic Act
Fri 3/24/23

 

Exeter, NH - March 24th, 2023: The Exeter Police Department was pleased to present Exeter resident Jeff Neil with a “Citizen Award” this morning in recognition of his heroic actions aboard United Airlines Flight 2609 earlier this month.

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2023 Town Election Results
Tue 3/14/23

See the document below for the 2023 Town Election Results.

 

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OmniBallot Tablet Brings Accessible Voting to Exeter
Fri 3/10/23

Exeter, NH - March 10th, 2023: Exeter is one of only two municipalities in the State of NH offering fully accessible voting to its residents this coming Tuesday with its Omniballot tablet voting system.

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Poll Pads Come to Exeter Elections
Fri 3/10/23

Poll Pads will be used for the first time at the Town Election on March 14th. These secure time saving devices will allow poll workers to more efficiently and quickly check in voters wishing to cast their ballots. Learn more about the pads in this short video.

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Pizza with Police
Thu 2/16/23

It’s official! Our first “Pizza with Police” will be held this Thursday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Pizza Academy, 159 Front St. 

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Exeter Community Power
Fri 2/3/23

New Electric Supply Rates Announced
Effective Aug 1 2026 - Jan 31 2027

CPCNH Rate: increases 2.7%, from $0.149 to $0.153 /kWh
Unitil Rate: increases 19.3%, from $0.120 to $0.1435 /kWh

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Exeter's Magnetic Appeal - Business NH Magazine Feature
Thu 2/2/23

"With a vibrant downtown, a diversity of industry and housing and a forward-looking town government, Exeter is becoming a destination community for would-be residents and businesses."

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Citizens Petition
Tue 1/10/23

What is a citizen petition?

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Jailhouse Spring located on Oak St
Tue 1/3/23

11/14/2025: The Town has been receiving multiple calls and questions regarding the natural spring on Oak St. The spring is not flowing and is under repair by the owner. The Town does not have a timeline for when it will be repaired.

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Power Outage Updates
Mon 12/26/22

From the Unitil Website:

 

12.25.22

4:45 pm

Storms & Emergencies

Hampton, NH

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Free Workshop & Water Testing
Tue 12/13/22

FREE Well Water Testing (a $400 value) for residents in Exeter that attend the Well Water Testing workshop on Jan 11th at 6 PM. 

RSVP today by e-mailing welltest@des.nh.gov.

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Historic Watering Trough Returns to Downtown Exeter
Fri 12/9/22

Family members of the late Robert Webb have honored one of his final wishes by returning the trough... 

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Swasey Parkway: DRAFT Petition for Cy Pres, or for Deviation Relief Presentation and first public reading at the 12/5/22 Select Board Meeting.
Tue 11/22/22

Swasey Parkway: DRAFT Petition for Cy Pres, or for Deviation Relief

Presentation and first public reading at the 12/5/22 Select Board Meeting.

 

 

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Public Notice - Swasey Parkway Petition for Cy Pres or For Deviation Relief
Tue 11/15/22

Legal Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SWASEY PARKWAY PETITION FOR CY PRES OR FOR DEVIATION RELIEF

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2022 State General Election Results
Wed 11/9/22

8,518 voters went to the polls representing a 70% voter turnout on November 8th for the 2022 State General Election.

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COAST to Offer Free Rides to the Polls on Election Day
Tue 11/1/22

COAST is honored to offer free rides to anyone on their way to vote in the Elections on Tuesday, November 8.

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