Sligo Road Closure

Road work including paving will be taking place on Sligo Road throughout the month of May. The road will be closed during the day from Pinch Hill Road to Portland Avenue. Please seek an alternate route. The farm will remain open and accessible.

Reminder: Dog Licenses DUE APRIL 30

The deadline for Dog License renewal is April 30.

If your dog was licensed last year, you should have received a renewal form by mail. To renew by mail, simply:

1. Provide a photocopy of the most current rabies certificate.
2. Include a check for the amount indicated on your renewal form.
3. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to receive your license.

If you have any questions, please call 742-2510 or email the Town Clerk.


For more info on the state law and a full dog license FAQ, visit our Dog License page on the town website.


WHICH DOGS MUST BE LICENSED?
All dogs three months old or older must be licensed.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Puppy (3-7 months old) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00
Neutered or spayed dog . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $8.00
Unaltered male of female dog . . . . . . .  $10.50
Senior citizen (65+) owner . . . . . . . . . . .  $3.50*
* senior citizen discount is for the first dog, only
Kennel/Group license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.50
Guard, army, and police dogs  . . . . . . . . No fee**
** service dogs require certification

IF YOU NO LONGER HAVE A DOG…
Contact the Town Clerk who will update your record so you don’t receive future notices.

PUBLIC NOTICE ROLLINSFORD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment will be in session on Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 at 6:00pm to hear the following appeals:

Case #: 19-05
Knox Marsh Development, LLC, 242 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820 are seeking a SPECIAL EXCEPTION to Zoning Ordinance Article 5.4: Non-Conforming Lots and Article 11.3: Special Exception Appeals for a property located at 8 Howe Road, Tax Map 2, Lot 28. The applicants are proposing to construct a one-family home on a lot in a Suburban Residential Zone comprised of .39 acres where 1 acre is required.

Case #: 20-02
408 Mechanic, LLC, 233 Vaughan Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 is seeking a SPECIAL EXCEPTION to Table 6.9: Permitted Uses for a property located at Tax Map 10, Lot 11, 408 Mechanic Street. Applicant is seeking to open a preschool on the site which requires a Special Exception per the table of permitted uses.

In accordance with Emergency Order #17: Closure of non-essential businesses and requiring Granite Staters’ to stay at home, the Rollinsford ZBA will be meeting remotely. The public is encouraged to access this public meeting by video link or phone vie Google Hangouts. The meeting can be accessed via this link: meet.google.com/wxa-smhs-okv or by phone at: 567-855-1047‬/ PIN: ‪773 257 280‬#‬‬

The Board encourages members of the public to submit comments for meetings in writing: by email to [email protected] or postal mail addressed to Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment, PO Box 309, Rollinsford, NH 03869.

Charles Putnam, Chairman
Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment

Kindergarten Registration

The Rollinsford Grade School is still accepting applications for Kindergarten Registration. Forms can be found on the school’s website, under the “Resources” section. Or, if you would prefer a packet mailed to you, please email your request and include your mailing address, phone number, child’s name and date of birth. Children eligible for kindergarten entry must have reached their 5th birthday by October 1st, 2020.