This history was written by our very own Stephanie Abbot Roper, Scott Roper, and Jessie Salisbury are available! (hardcover 385 pages).

Available for purchase $40.00 cash or check, at Citizens’ Hall, 9 Citizens’ Hall Road, Lyndeborough NH, 03082. Mondays, 8 am to 4 pm and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 am to 3 pm.

From the back cover: Take a journey with us through a history of Lyndeborough, New Hampshire, a town with a history as unique as its name.  The town of many corners has survived, despite having challenging geography and sometimes impassable roads that separated village and limited industry.  Farming and summer vacationers have come and gone, as have its biggest claims to fame – Lyndeborough Glass, Clark Pottery, the Pinnacle House Hotel, and the annual Washington’s Birthday celebrations.  The railroad no longer travels through town, the Pinnacle Grange and other groups no longer meet, community picnics are a thing of the past, and the one-room schoolhouses are either long gone or private houses.  However, both town halls, the Lafayette Artillery, honoring veterans, an above-average number of cemeteries, and some quirky traditions have endured.  Lyndeborough’s public offices, group activities, and purposes have all evolved since the first settlers came to Salem-Canada nearly three hundred years ago.  Through ups and downs over the decades, this “Town of Friendly Neighbors” and its people have retained their sense of community.

Submissions are due by January 5, 2025. Please drop them off at Citizens’ Hall or email them to Town Administrator Geoffrey Allen. Thank you and we look forward to seeing your designs!

NH DMV EXPANDS APPOINTMENT-BASED SYSTEM

CONCORD, N.H. – The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces it will be increasing access to services by transitioning to a fully appointment-based system beginning Monday, November 3, 2025.

“This change is designed to reduce waiting times in DMV lobbies and provide a more efficient, personalized experience for all customers,” said DMV Director John C. Marasco. “By scheduling appointments in advance, the DMV can manage customer flow more effectively, ensuring that each visit is timely and well-organized.”

The DMV conducts over 425,000 in-person transactions at 14 locations around the state each year. Starting November 3, additional appointments will be available to accommodate customer volume. The busiest DMV locations in Concord, Manchester, Nashua, and Epping will also offer appointments during extended hours until 5 p.m., twice a week. Additionally, a limited block of same-day appointments will be made available each day for customers with urgent transactions. Customers can find appointment availability on the DMV website, where they can select “Make an Appointment” on the homepage. DMV staff will assist walk-in customers with finding appointments, including at other DMV locations if necessary.

See the original Press Release here.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF FILING

 ELECTED POSITIONS TO BE FILLED MARCH 10, 2026

  Moderator                                        1 position              2 years

   Selectman                                        1 position              3 years

   Cemetery Trustee                           1 position              3 years

   Library Trustee                               1 position              3 years

    Trustee of the Trust Funds             1 position               3 years

    Supervisor of Checklist                  1 position               6 years

   Budget Committee                         3 positions              3 years

   Budget Committee                         1 position              2 years

   Zoning Board of Adjustment         2 positions              3 years

Filing Period: January 21st to January 30th at the Town Clerk’s Office located at Citizens’ Hall, 9 Citizens’ Hall Road, Lyndeborough NH.   The office will be open the last day of filing, Friday, January 30th from 3:00 to 5:00pm for filing purposes only. You must be a Registered Voter in order to file for Elected Office.

                 Patricia H. Schultz,

                 Town Clerk/Tax Collector

The “Good Morning” Program works this way- a person wishing to be a participant would be required to provide their contact information, along with an alternative contact person that the dispatcher may call in case of an emergency. The participant may leave a key with the police department, a relative or friend, in case entry into the home is needed for any reason. The participant then calls the Police Department Communications Center every day by 10:00 AM to let the dispatcher know everything is all right. If no call is received by 10:00 AM, the dispatcher will call the participant. If the dispatcher is unable to contact the participant, a police officer is dispatched to the residence to check on the person’s welfare. In most cases there is no problem, the participant forgot to call. However, occasionally the person may need some type of assistance. If they do, the officer will either provide the assistance or call for the type of assistance needed (i.e. ambulance, family member, etc.).

This program has saved lives and also gives the chance for someone to say “Good Morning” and brighten their day. Please contact the Lyndeborough Police at 603-654-6535 if you or a loved one live in Lyndeborough and would like to sign up for the Good Morning Program. The application can be found on the Documents page or directly through this link.

To help her celebrate, her son Owen has set up a card party for her. She would love to hear from any former students who may want to wish her a happy birthday. Cards/simple notes can be sent to Rose Coamah, 26 Forest Rd, Lyndeborough, NH 03082 Attn: Helen Dwire.

Many thanks to all from the Dwire family!

The veterans we need photos of are:

Foster Edwards

Alfred Holt

Kenneth Holt

Charles Naimie

Walter Parker

Charles Wilcox.

Light refreshments are served, and activities are designed to be engaging and supportive.

Greater Nashua Memory Cafés are offered at three locations each month. While there is no cost to attend, advance registration is required to ensure a comfortable experience for all participants.

Download the flyer for more information on the cafés and the dates for October.

The Monuments Committee currently has merchandise for sale, both pre-made and special order, to help with fundraising efforts. Contact a member of the Monuments Committee or send an email to the Office Assistant if you would like to buy any of the t-shirts or other merchandise.

If you are interested in the new bronze commemorative coin, they are available for sale at Citizens’ Hall. The price is $20 and quantities are limited, so make sure to buy one as soon as you can!

There is also a handmade quilt that is being raffled, the winner will be drawn at the dedication ceremony. Email Kathleen Humphreys for more information about buying tickets.

If you are interested in donating without buying merchandise, please contact one of the members or the Selectmen’s Office. A donation of $1,000 will get your name on the monument. Thank you.

Please see the Calendar event for all related documents for the Master Plan Vision Statement and the Excavation Site Plan Regulations.

1. Call to Order & Introductions
2. Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes (Attachment 1) – Action Item
3. 2nd Annual Greater Nashua Community Transportation Hero Recognition
4. Region 7 NHDOT/FTA 5310 Quarterly Update
5. Statewide Information Update (Attachments 2 & 3)
6. Locally Coordinated Transportation Plan Priorities Subcommittee Update
7. Regional Mobility Manager Highlights and Outcomes
8. Member & Community Concerns and News
9. Adjournment BUILDING MANAGEMENT REQUESTS THAT VISITORS NOW PARK IN THE UPPER LOT (See the full agenda & map)

RSVP ENCOURAGED, Call 603-654-6790 or Email the library.

Check out the flyer for more information.

You may also learn more by reading ”Revaluation: What is it & How Does it Work?,” or ”Understanding NH Property Taxes” or ”Understanding the Math, Dispelling the Myths.”

Assessor - Email: David Marazoff, Phone: 603-313-7962

Town Administrator - Geoffrey Allen 603-654-5955 X 223

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Lyndeborough Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Citizens’ Hall for Proposed Zoning Amendments for the 2026 Town Meeting

Amendment 1

Amend Sections 503.00, 603.00, 703.00, and 803.00 to replace the term “Zoning Board of Adjustment” with “Planning Board” as originally intended and amend certain uses of terms and emphasis for improved clarity.

Amendment 2

Amend Section 1303.00 to replace the term “Conditional Use Permits” with “Special Exceptions.”

Amendment 3

Amend Section 413.00, Conditional Use Permits, to clarify that abutter notification and public hearing are required prior to granting a conditional use permit.

Amendment 4

Amend Section 408.00, Soil-Based Zoning Requirements, to update outdated soils references.

All interested parties are invited to attend and provide comments. A draft will be available for review at Citizens’ Hall, 9 Citizens’ Hall Road and is also available online here. The Lyndeborough Planning Board

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is given in accordance with RSA 675:6 and RSA 675:7 that the Town of Lyndeborough Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in Citizens’ Hall at 9 Citizens’ Hall Road, Lyndeborough, NH to consider the following:

A public hearing to review and comment on the proposed 2025 Historic Resources and Heritage Chapter update to the Lyndeborough Master Plan. The new proposed Historic Resources and Heritage Chapter will be considered by the Board for adoption.

A copy of the proposed Master Plan Historic Resources and Heritage Chapter can be obtained at Citizens’ Hall during business hours or on the Lyndeborough Town Website. You may submit comments in person or in writing. Any person with a disability who wishes to attend this public meeting and who needs to be provided with reasonable accommodation, please contact the Selectmen’s Office one week prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made.

PER ORDER OF CHARLIE POST, CHAIR LYNDEBOROUGH PLANNING BOARD

Thank you and see you on Tuesday.

You may find the full wording of the proposed Zoning Amendments here.

This information may be found in the “Town Vote & Town Meeting” section of the documents page.

Lyndeborough has a Planning BOARD, not a Planning Commission, and they do not send out invoices (especially ones with blurry scans of the Town’s seal). The Town also doesn’t accept wire transfers. There were several other issues with the “Invoice” and fortunately the local business called to ask about it before they lost a lot of money.

We encourage any of our residents who may receive an unexpected bill from the “Planning Commission” to either email the Land Use Assistant or call the Town Offices at 603-654-5955 to verify it isn’t a scam before sending any money. Please DO NOT send any wire transfers. The Town accepts payment by check, either in person or through the mail, as well as cash or credit card in person. There are fees for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment cases, but they are made clear during the application process.

Due to a resignation, there is a vacancy on the Board of Trustees of the J. A. Tarbell Library that will not be on the ballot. The Trustees are seeking a resident that they can recommend to the Board of Selectmen for appointment to fill this vacancy until the 2027 elections. Please contact any Trustee if you are interested.

Robert Rogers

Sally Curran

Ann Harkleroad

Theresa vanHam

Trustees

Please click to see the Governor’s full proclamation as well as more information on the ban from the Division of Forests & Lands.

PUBLIC NOTICE

SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST

The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session from 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at Citizens Hall

located at 9 Citizens’ Hall Road for additions and corrections to the checklist. RSA 654:27; 669:5

No additions and corrections shall be made to the checklist after this session, until Election Day, except as provided in RSA 659:12. RSA 654:8, II

Reports of transfers; reports of death; removal of names. RSA 654:36, 37, 44

PUBLIC NOTICE

SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST

The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session from 11:00 am–11:30 am on Saturday, December 6th, 2025 at Citizens Hall located at 9 Citizens’ Hall Road for additions and corrections to the checklist.

Reports of transfers; reports of death; removal of names. RSA 654:36, 37, 44

The Tax Rate is now $16.97 per $1,000 of assessed value. The breakdown of that is:

Tax Rates

You can see tax rates from previous years on the Tax Collector/Town Clerk page. Please remember that the 5-year revaluation of property occurred this year and the tax rate per $1,000 went down, but the value of your property may have gone up or down. Click here for more information on assessing and tax rates.

Check out the Calendar Event for more information.

Download the flyer for more information.

If you did not give us your email address, please let us know and we can get another copy of your renewal letter for you.

If you did provide us with your email address and would like to go back to receiving them through USPS, please let us know.

Renewal reminder notices are generally sent out the middle of the month before your birth month (around April 15th for a May birthday, etc.).

Due to the passing of NH House Bill 2, registration fees will increase on 1/1/2026. To avoid paying a different & higher rate, your renewal request for January 2026 MUST be received at the Town Clerk’s Office no later than 3 pm on Thursday 12/31/2025.

At this time, we do not have the ability to let you know exactly how much individual registrations will increase on January 1st, so if you want to be guaranteed to pay the 2025 fees, you should register the vehicles online or bring payment and renewal notice to the Town Clerk’s Office by 3 pm on 12/31. We cannot guarantee that something you mail will reach us in time (especially since it is a busy time of year for the USPS) and if it does not get delivered to us by 3 pm on 12/31, we will not be able to process your registration until we receive the new fees.

Thank you.

Please join us in honoring our veterans on Tuesday, November 11th at 11:11 am.

Our Veterans Day Observance will take place at Center Hall, 1131 Center Road in Lyndeborough, and start with a brief presentation. Then the Lafayette Artillery will fire their antique six-pound cannon with the help of three veterans. Refreshments will be served afterwards inside Center Hall.

We invite all Veterans, families, friends, and residents to attend.

-The Lafayette Artillery Company

Some of you may remember the stickers that were given out at voting the last couple of years. Those were designed by NH kids in a contest by the Secretary of State’s office. If you have, or know of, an artistic kid in 4th or 5th grade, then they are eligible to enter this year’s contest. Click here for more information. The deadline is October 14th.

A few helpful hints for this site:

• All documents are now stored on a “Documents” page, instead of being available from a particular Board or Department’s page. We have tried to make it as user friendly as possible, but any suggestions to improve that are welcome. If the link next to the document says “Open” then it is a link to another website and if it says “Download” then it is a document that is available directly from our website.

• The Town of Lyndeborough now has a Google calendar that is available from the Home (splash, teaser, or whatever you may wish to call it) page. Agendas and relevant documents (once they become available) for meetings are linked directly to the calendar event. They are also available on the Documents page as a link (click “Agendas” from the Documents page and then choose the Board or Committee whose agenda you want to see). Minutes, when they become available, will also be linked to the event in the calendar, as well as through the “Meeting Minutes” section of the Documents page.

• The old site had a “Departments” section and a “Boards & Committees” section, but the new site has them all under one “Boards, Committees & Departments” page, in alphabetical order. Some of those have enough content that they also have a link to a separate page dedicated to them. If you are part of a Town Board, Committee, or Department and would like to have a separate page for content about that entity, please let us know and we will try to work with you to make that happen (if it’s possible).

• “News” is still included on the home page, but we hope you find it easier to find items. The old site had a random order for News items, but this one puts them in chronological order based on the date we assign to it. If it is something that needs to stay on the home page for a while, we can use a future date to keep it in the top spot. For the most part, we will assign it the date that it happened (or will happen).

Thank you & we hope you find something useful here!