Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, this may be possible to some extent, but due to a federal privacy act restrictions may apply. Renewal informaiton on website Eb2gove - pay online option has estimates. Please call or email our office for additional information. dlafond@gilfordnh.org
Estimates may also be done at our website by clicking on this link.
Yes, you will need the Taxpayer of Gilford decal to enter the recycling center/stump dump (located on Recycle Way) or the Laconia Transfer station (located on Meredith Center Rd.). Coupons may be purchased at the Gilford Department of Public Works and Town Clerk-Tax Collector's Office for $5.00 each, to be used at the Laconia Transfer Station.
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The Gilford Police Department
continually fields many NH state law and Town of Gilford ordinance related
questions pertaining to fireworks. For this reason, we offer the
following informational links to community residents and visitors:
State of NH website: http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/firesafety/legal/index.html
For the most recent Town of Gilford
Fireworks Ordinance please follow these instructions:
#1) Click on this link: http://www.gilfordnh.org/resources.php?show=2
#2) Scroll to bottom of screen and
follow link to Town Regulations as One Document.
#3) Under “Table of Contents” go to Fire
Prevention Code section.
#4) Scroll through section to Fireworks
Ordinance.
As you will see, Town Fireworks Ordinance violations
can carry fine ranges from $100.00 to $500.00.
Did you know?
#1 A large portion of burglaries the Gilford Police Department investigates take place during daylight hours.
#2 During these types of burglaries, suspect(s) will approach a residence and knock on the door, just to find out if someone is home. If someone answers, the suspect(s) simply claim to be there for an alleged legitimate reason, i.e. looking for work, looking for some random person, or trying to sell something.
#3 The Town of Gilford has a town ordinance governing over people selling items door to door (Chapter 27), in addition to a Hawkers and Peddlers License from the State of New Hampshire.
What does this mean to you?
Suspicious person calls to the Police during the day are just as important as calls to the Police at night. Burglars take advantage of people working normal business hours. They also take advantage of residences that are not secure.
Some burglars are like electricity, they take the path of least resistance. If they don’t have to force their way into a residence, a homeowner might not realize what has happened much later. If they find it difficult to get into your home, they may choose to move on.
What can you do about it?
Take measures to secure your home. Document what valuables you do have, and set that information aside in case of an emergency.
Imagine what you can do with a couple of digital photographs. In a few clicks, you can photograph the item, photograph the model number, make, even serial number. A photograph of a piece of jewelry is far more informative than a brief written description. You could even place these photographs on a CD or DVD and keep that disc at work, in case of a fire.
If you have a person(s) approach your residence and you feel that they are suspicious, call the Police. Be the best witness; note their description(s), vehicles, etc. Even if they are conducting legitimate business door to door, know that they still need permits to do so, and the Police can verify those permits.
Use your eyes and ears and trust your gut! If something doesn’t feel right, call! And, don’t wait; call as soon as you can. While stale information may still help, we stand a better chance finding a person and questioning them at the time they are seen.
The telephone number to the Gilford Police Department is 527-4737.
Registration:
If you are 17 years of age and will be 18 years by the next election, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Gilford you may fill out a voter registration card at the Office of Town Clerk-Tax Collector. The voter card is forwarded to the Supervisors of the Checklist who will then determine eligibility for addition to the voter checklist. Picture identification is required. Proof of age and citizenship may also be required. You may also register to vote on Election Day at the polling place.
The Supervisors of the Checklist also hold sessions in accordance with the requirements of state law. The sessions are held at the Gilford Town Hall. The law requires posting of those sessions in the local newspaper.
Supervisors of the checklist:
Mary Villaume
Irene Lachance
Miriam York
Dog licenses are effective from May 1 to April 30 of each year. Please let us know if you no longer own a previously licensed dog so that we may update our records.
It is $15.00 for either the search or first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy received at the same time.
The charge is $50.00. The license is good for 90 days from the date of application and can be used anywhere in the State of New Hampshire. If it is not your first marriage, you will need a certified copy of either the FINAL divorce decree or a certified copy of civil union or annulment documents or a certified copy of the death certificate. A blood test is not required to obtain a marriage license at this time.
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The Town of Gilford Town Clerks office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; Thursday 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Absentee ballots are available for all elections if you qualify by being absent from town on Election Day, observing a religious holiday or have a physical handicap according to RSA 657:1. If you are a registered voter, you may request a ballot in writing. Fax requests can be accepted as long as they are signed.
At the Town Clerk's Office for a fee of $.50 per unit.
Most Gilford elections are held at the Gilford Youth Center, 19 Potter Hill Rd.