Charlestown, NH

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Building & Health

Building Inspector

  • Jon LeClair

Contact Information

  • Address: 233 Main Street, PO Box 385, Charlestown, NH 03603
  • Phone: (603) 826-4400
  • Fax: (603) 826-3709

Hours of Operation:

  • By Appointment
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Cemetery Department

Contact Information

  • Address: Cemetery Building, 215 Springfield Road, PO Box 385, Charlestown, NH 03603
  • Phone: (603) 826-9751
  • Phone: (603) 371-7194
  • Emergency Numbers: (603) 826-4400
  • Fax: (603) 826-3709

Hours of Operation:

  • April - November 8:00am to 4:00pm

Forest Hill Hill Cemetery

Inscriptions and Map of the Original and Oldest Sections Eagle Scout Project of Duncan Spilsbury 2014

Records Archived at the Charlestown Historical Society,

Cemetery Trustees

  • Mary Holmes

  • Diane Town

  • John Lambert

    Meetings

    When: 3rd Tuesday of the Month

    Where: Cemetery Building, 215 Springfield Road

    Time: 5:30pm

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Employment

For Employment Opportunities see Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

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Fire Department

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Don’t forget your burn permits!

For more information on how to acquire a permit please call:

  • Warden - Shawn O’Hearne: 603-558-1990
  • Deputy Warden - Charles Baraly: 603-477-3173
  • Deputy Warden - Joey Carter: 603-372-2764
  • Deputy Warden - Mark LaFlam: 603-504-5480

Contact Information

  • Address: 1 Main Street, PO Box 304, Charlestown, NH 03603
  • In Case of Emergency: DIAL 9-1-1
  • Phone: (603) 826-3311
  • Fax: (603) 826-356

Hours of Operation:

  • 24/7

For more information please visit our Emergency Services Page

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Highway Department

Superintendent

  • Keith O. Weed

Contact Information

  • Address: 37 Southwest Street, PO Box 385, Charlestown, NH 03603
  • Phone: (603) 826-4421
  • Fax: (603) 826-3709
  • Damaged Mailbox Policy

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday through Friday: 7:00am to 3:30pm
  • Summer Hours: Monday through Thursday: 6:00am to 4:30pm
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Human Services / Town Assistance

Contact Information

Welfare Administrator - Kathy Ferranti

  • Address: 233 Main Street, PO Box 385, Charlestown, NH 03603
  • Phone: 603-826-5266
  • Emergency Numbers: 2-1-1
  • Fax: 603-826-3709

Hours of Operation:

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm.
  • Outside of office hours in an Emergency please call 211.

We would like to make sure residents are aware of the programs and benefits that may be available to low-income individuals and families.

Energy Services

Call: 542-9528 or 1-800-529-0005 for:

  • Fuel Assistance Program

  • Electric Assistance Program

    • Provides qualifying electric customers with a discount off their electric bill.

  • Neighbor Helping Neighbor  

    • (If you are not eligible for fuel assistance but have an electric disconnection notice)

  • Senior Energy Assistance Program (SEAP)  

    • Assists elderly age 60 and above who are over income under (LIHEAP) with up to $270 per household

Remember to contact Fuel and Electric Companies before missing scheduled payments to inform them of any difficulties may have in paying on time. Ask for an extension and tell them when you will be able to pay. If you need assistance in making payment arrangements with electric company to avoid disconnection contact the Charlestown Health and Human Service Office.

Food

  • Charlestown Food Shelf:

    • (603) 499-3504 (open Mon., Thurs., and Fri. 9:00am - 11:00am)

  • Alstead Food Shelf:  

    • (603) 835-2283 (open Mon-Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm)

  • SNAP (Food Stamps)  

    • Apply online (click here) or call: 1-800-852-3345 ext. 9700

  • WIC (Women Infants & Children)

    • If, you have children under the age of (5) five  
    • Call: 1-800-529-0005 or visit here.

  • CSFP (NH Commodity Supplemental Food Program)  

    • For seniors age 60 and above, call: 1-800-529-0005 and women with children age 5-6.

Housing / Homeless Prevention / Homeless

Call (SCS) Southwestern Community Services for:

  • Cal 2-1-1
  • SCS Housing, Inc. – Low income Senior and Family housing

Call Diane Ouellette at (603) 719-4284 for an application.

If, you are Homeless call 211 and the NH Housing Authority at 1-800-439-7247, for immediate assistance.

Transportation

Town Assistance Applications are available outside the door of the Charlestown Health and Human Service Office or, at the Town Selectman’s Office.

Address:

  • 233 Main Street, PO Box 385, Charlestown, NH 03603
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Planning & Zoning

Contact Information

  • Address: PO Box 385, Charlestown, NH 03603
  • Phone: (603) 826-4400
  • Fax: (603) 826-3709

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm
  • Friday 7:00am to 12:00pm

Town Ordinances & Regulations

Staff

Liz Emerson

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Police Department

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Mission Statement

In cooperation with the people of Charlestown and in partnership with other public and private agencies, to assume a leadership role through a problem-solving approach to preventing crime and disorder, reducing citizen fear of crime, providing for the safe and efficient flow of traffic, providing various support activities, and improving the quality of life as we work together to make Charlestown the preferred community to live.

For more information please visit our Emergency Services Page

Contact Information

  • Address: 2 Claremont Road, PO Box 1465, Charlestown, NH 03603
  • In Case of Emergency: DIAL 9-1-1
  • Phone: (603) 826-5747
  • Fax: (603) 826-5153

Hours of Operation:

  • 24/7
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Recreation Department

2024 Pool Season

  • The Town pool will open June 17, 12pm - 7pm, seven days a week.
  • Admission: $2 per day for residents and $3 per day for non residents. Season passes for residents: $20 individual and $50 per family. Non resident passes: $25 individual and $ 55 for family.

Contact Information

  • Address: PO Box 385, Charlestown, NH 03603
  • Phone: (603) 826-4400
  • Pool Phone: (603) 826-3068
  • Fax: (603) 826-3709

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee meets every 3rd Tuesday at 5:30pm in the Recreation Office, Depot Street.

Sports Commissioner - Jason West

Pool Manager - Kelly Vigneau

Committee Members

  • Trish Patrick
  • Ex-Officio - Shelly Andrus
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Town Clerk/Tax Collector

For more information see the Town Clerk/Tax Collector page.

Contact Information

  • Address: 233 Main Street, PO Box 385, Charlestown, NH 03603
  • Phone: (603) 826-5821
  • Fax: (603) 826-5181

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday & Wednesday: 7am to 4pm
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 8am to 4pm
  • Friday: 7am to 12pm
  • 2nd & Last Saturday of the month: 9am to 12pm
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Transfer Station

Superintendent

  • Keith O. Weed

Contact Information

  • Address: 18 Fling Road, PO Box 385, Charlestown, NH 03603
  • Phone: (603) 826-3201
  • Fax: (603) 826-3709

Hours of Operation:

  • Sunday, Monday & Thursday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 1:00pm to 4:25pm
  • Wednesday: 1:00pm 5:55pm
  • Friday: 1:00pm to 4:25pm
  • Saturday: 8:00am to 4:25pm
  • Scales closed 11:30-12:30 daily

Transfer Stickers for 9-1-23 thru 9-1-24 will be available for sale starting August 12,2024. 

Transfer Sticker fee is $75 for the first vehicle for the household and $20 for the second.  There will no longer be recycling only stickers. 

Online purchasing - In order to purchase a Transfer Sticker online you will need to have purchased one 9/22-9/23 

  • If you are not sure where it goes ask the attendant for help. We are here to help everyone.
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Silsby Public Library

For more information check the Silsby Public Library Page.

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Water & Wastewater Department

Contact Information

  • Address: PO Box 385, Charlestown, NH 03603
  • Phone: (603) 826-5387 & (603) 826-5535
  • Fax: (603) 826-3709

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday through Friday: 6:00am to 2:30pm

Staff Members

  • Contract Operator - Charles Damour - WSO
  • Rodney Rumrill
  • Ken Vandenburgh
  • Jeremiah Haynes

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