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Town of Stratham Government

Welcome to the Municipal Center on the Web! This is the community center where you can get the information you need from your town government. From assessments to zoning, this page will help you be an active and informed citizen. Got a question that isn't answered here? Just send us an e-mail at Towninfo@WigginML.org and we'll get you an answer as soon as possible.

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Town Officials and Departments and Contact Information

An Invitation to Stratham Residents to Volunteer for Town Boards, Committees, Commissions, etc.

Directory:
Board of Selectmen | Budget Advisory Committee | Conservation Commission | Fire Department | Fire Station Advisory Committee | Heritage Commission | Library Trustees | Mosquito Commission | Office of Emergency Management | Planning Board | Police Department | Public Works | Recreation Commission | Town Offices | Trustees of the Trust Funds | Zoning Board of Adjustment

  • Town Offices: 772-4741
    Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Joyce Charbonneau
    Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Cathy Kenny
    Hours: Mon. 8:30 am - 7:00 pm; Tues-Thurs 8:30 am - 4:00 pm; Fri. 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Treasurer: Kevin Peck
    Deputy Treasurer: Ken Lanzillo

  • Administration Office: 772-7391
    Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4 pm
    Town Administrator: Paul Deschaine, strathamta@comcast.net

  • Building & Planning Office: 772-7391
    Town Planner: Lincoln Daley
    Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4 pm
    Building Inspector: Terry Barnes
    Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • Assessing Department: 772-7391
    Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4 pm
    Assessor: Andrea Lewy

  • Board of Selectmen: 772-7391
    The Board of Selectmen meets on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm at the Municipal Center. Please call the town administrator (772-7391) before 4:00 pm on the Thursday prior to the meeting for an appointment and to be put on the agenda for a meeting.
    David Canada
    Bruno Federico
    Tim Copeland

  • Health Officer
    Doreen Gaulin
    Dr. Vincent Tan, Deputy

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  • Budget Advisory Committee (appointed by the Moderator)
    Travis Thompson
    Garrett Dolan
    Nathan Merrill
    Joyce Rowe
    Robert O'Sullivan
    Gary Giarrusso, School Board Rep

  • Planning Board: 772-7391
    The Planning Board holds work session meetings the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Municipal Center and holds public hearings the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Municipal Center. For appointment information call 772-7391.
    Forms & Applications
    Janet Johnson, Chair
    Mary Jane Werner, Vice Chair
    Jeffrey Hyland, Secretary
    Martin Wool
    Bruno Federico, Selectman
    Joseph Russell, Alternate
    (Open Seat), Alternate
    Michael Houghton, Alternate
    Robert Roseen, Alternate

  • Zoning Board of Adjustment: 772-4741
    John Dold, Chairman
    Arol Charbonneau, Vice Chair
    Brad Owens, Secretary
    Neil Rowe
    Bruce Barker
    Michael Smith, Alternate
    David Short, Alternate
    Kirk Scamman, Alternate
    The Board of Adjustment meets upon request on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 pm in the Municipal Center.
    ZBA Rules of Procedure, 11/2008

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  • Police Department: Emergency: 911   Non-emergency: 778-9691
    Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm     
    After hours, please call dispatch at 772-6047

  • Fire Department: Emergency: 911    Non-emergency: 772-9756
    Fire Chief: Robert Law
    The Stratham Volunteer Fire Department Association meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Firehouse.
    Training Sessions are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm in the firehouse or as otherwise announced.

  • Fire Station Advisory Committee:
    Lucy Cushman, Chair
    Martin Wool, Selectman
    Ralph "Stan" Walker
    David Emanuel
    Lissa Ham

  • Public Works: 772-5550
    Highway Agent: Fred Hutton, Jr.
    Public Works Commission:
    John Boisvert, Chair
    David Sallet
    Michael Girard
    Michael Perfit
    Jennifer Mates
    William Schoppmeyer, Alternate
    Lissa Ham, Alternate
    Jim Moran, Alternate, Secretary

  • Library Trustees: 772-4346
    The Library Board of Trustees meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the library.
    Craig Wark, Chair
    Vic Collinino
    Bruce Cotter
    Don Hatch
    Dree Sherry

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  • Recreation Commission:
    Location: Municipal Center - 10 Bunker Hill Avenue
    Board: Stephanie Ilberg-Lamm, Co-Chair | Tracy-Lynn Abbott, Co-Chair | Claire Ellis, Treasurer | Eileen Bischoff, Secretary | Caren Gallagher, Alison Pike, Kevin Peck, Catherine Henry, Jan Henderson Members | Tara Barker, Recreation Director
    Meetings:The Board meets the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Center.
    Phone:603.772.7450

  • Conservation Commission:
    Patty Elwell, Chair
    Robert Keating, Vice Chair
    Dan McAuliffe
    Bradley Jones
    Jamie Marsh
    Tim Copeland, Selectman
    Gerald Batchelder, Alternate
    Donna Jensen, Alternate
    William McCarthy, Alternate, Secretary
    The Conservation Commission meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Center.
    Ad Hoc Conservation Bond Subcommittee
    Roger Stephenson, Chair
    Laura Lee, Vice Chair
    Edie Barker, Secretary
    Tammy Hathaway
    Dan McAuliffe, Conservation Commission
    Caroline Robinson

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  • Heritage Commission:
    E-Mail: strathamheritage@live.com
    Rebecca Mitchell, Chair
    Nancy Hansen
    Beverly Connolly
    David Canada, Selectman
    Mary Jane Werner, Planning Board
    Nathan Merrill, Alternate
    Flossie Wiggin, Alternate
    Georgiana Law, Alternate
    The Heritage Commission meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Stratham Municipal Center. Meeting day is reassessed annually in September and, if appropriate, a new meeting day is determined to accommodate volunteers' schedules.

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  • Mosquito Commission:
    Martin Wool
    Cameron Sewall

  • Office of Emergency Management:
    David Emanuel, Director
    Katherine Flagg, Deputy Director
    Timothy Copeland, Deputy Director

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Recent Town Postings

  • School Boards
    Stratham School District Board:
    Regular board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Stratham Memorial School Library. Meetings are posted on the SAU Events Calendar.
           Current Agenda
           Minutes
    Exeter Region Cooperative School District Board
    Board meetings are usually held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Cooperative Middle School. Meetings (including changes and additions) are posted on the SAU Events Calendar.
           Current Agenda
           Minutes
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    Town Space Rental Forms

    Individuals and Groups may apply to rent space in the Municipal Center or Stratham Hill Park for meetings or events. First, call the Town Offices at 772-7391 to check on availability and to reserve the day and time. Then, the form below must be turned in to the Town Offices for approval by the Board of Selectmen.


    Stratham Master Plan

    The Master Plan helps your officials make decisions that support the goals that were determined for the town. You can find a copy of the Master Plan at the Wiggin Memorial Library. You can also look at an Adobe (.pdf) version by clicking on this link: Master Plan.


    Stratham Hill Park

    Stratham Hill Park Regulations:
    For information about using the pavilion at Stratham Hill Park, please contact the town office at 772-7391. Or call the Town Offices at 772-7391 to check on availability and to reserve the day and time. Then, fill out the Rental Form and return to the Town Offices for approval.

    Mini-bikes, motorcycles and all like motorized vehicles are prohibited in Stratham Hill Park except on tarred areas and on the main driveway. Use of such vehicles at the park are limited to transportation to and from park activities exclusively. Violation of this regulation will result in vehicles being towed away at the owner's expense.
    --Effective Date: July 1, 1974    Per Order of The Board of Selectmen, Stratham, NH

    Stratham Hill Park Association:
    This is an advisory committee to the Board of Selectmen in the use and management of the park. Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of odd months of the year at 8:30 pm in the Municipal Center.

    Additional information may also be found at the Friends of Stratham Hill Park Web site.(Friends of Stratham Hill Park is a local, nonprofit organization)
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    Stratham Historical Society

    Your very own Stratham Historical Society is a fantastic resource for any information about Stratham history, including genealogical searches. They also offer very good programs about history and genealogy and annual Appraisal Days.
    Visit the Stratham Historical Society's Web site


    Stratham's Schools

    Stratham's elementary school is the Stratham Memorial School which has it's own School Board. Stratham students also attend the Cooperative Middle School for grades 6-8 and Exeter High School for grades 9-12, both regional schools under the Exeter Region Cooperative School Board.


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    Common Questions and the Answers

    • When are taxes due in Stratham?
      Taxes are collected twice annually, due dates dependent on required State of NH information. Taxes are collected semiannually in July and December. For specific due dates and all general tax collection information, please call the Tax Collector's office at 772-4741. Open hours are Mondays 8:30-7 pm, Tues - Thurs 8:30 am - 4 pm, and Fridays 8 am - 12:30 pm.

    • Are there any tax exemptions or credits to qualify for in Stratham?
      Stratham offers both veterans tax credits and elderly tax exemptions to those residents who qualify. To apply and get more information about qualifications, please contact the Assessor's Office at 772-7391 and ask for Andrea Lewy. Open hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4 pm.

    • How can I become a registered voter in the town of Stratham?
      You can register to vote by going to the Town Clerk's office in the Municipal Center during normal business hours (Mon 8:30 am - 7 pm, Tu-Th 8:30 am - 4 pm, Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm) or attend one of the posted meetings of the Supervisors of the Checklist. It is recommended that you bring some form of photo identification, proof of residence. In addition, you will need proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate, passport or a voter registration card -- Or you may sign a citizenship affadavit at the Town Clerk's Office.

    • What do I need to do to register my vehicle in the town of Stratham?
      If the car was already registered in NH, please bring a piece of mail with your Stratham address on it (or other Stratham address confirmation) and the NH registration. If the car was most recently registered outside of NH, the procedures vary depending on the state of registration. Please call the town office at 772-4741 for specific details.

    • How can we get a marriage license in the town of Stratham?
      The couple needs to visit the town offices with valid photo identification (driver's licenses are fine) in order to get a marriage license. It is not possible at this time to do this by mail or phone, only in person. If it is not a first marriage, you will also need copies of divorce papers or death certificates. A marriage license is valid for 90 days. We recommend that you call the town offices (772-4741) to confirm what kinds of information you will need to bring so that everything goes smoothly.

    • When is the town office open?
      The town offices are usually open Mon 8:30 am - 7 pm, Tu-Th 8:30 am - 4 pm, Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm.

    • I have an issue to bring before the Board of Selectman. How do I do that?
      You will need to contact the town administrator at the town offices (772-7391) before 4:00 pm on the Thursday before the meeting to be put on the agenda.

    • I need to speak to a police officer outside of regular business hours (8:30-4:30). What do I do?
      Outside of regular business hours officers are on patrol rather than in the station. You should call Dispatch at 772-6047 and let the dispatcher know where you are and that you need to meet with an officer.

    • Where is the Municipal Center?
      The Municipal Center, housing the Town Offices and the Library, is at 10 Bunker Hill Ave. in Stratham. Bunker Hill Ave. is off of Rte 108/Portsmouth Avenue. (Directions)

    • How can I run for town office?
      First, you must be a registered voter in Stratham. You must register to run for any elected position at the town offices during the annual filing period. There may be a fee. The filing period is usually the last week in January. Please call the town offices at 772-4741 for more information.

    • Does the Town of Stratham spray for mosquitoes?
      Dragon Mosquito Control is the Town's contractor for the mosquito control program. There is no "set" schedule of spraying because it is weather and environmentally dependent. There is also a sampling program that helps determine if any treatment will be effective given the mosquito activity. Dragon Mosquito Control can be reached at 964-8400.

    • When does "Trick or Treat" take place in Stratham?
      October 30. Why on the 30th instead of the 31st? Local tradition and custom.

    • How can I dispose of my Christmas Tree?
      Christmas trees are taken as brush at the Town's Transfer Station on Union Road. Residents have to transport their trees to that site. (Transfer Station Info)

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    Ask A Question

    If you have a question that wasn't answered here, or if you need more information, we'd love to help. Feel free to call one of the officials listed above, or call the library at 772-4346 and we'll do our best to get you the answer as soon as possible. We're also happy to answer questions submitted through e-mail though it may take us a little longer to answer depending on the timing. Ask your e-mail question by sending a message to Towninfo@WigginML.org. Return to Top


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