Assessing Office

47 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH 03249

Phone: (603)527-4704
Fax: (603)527-4714

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM

The Assessing Office is responsible for determining the value of all properties (land & buildings) within the town for tax purposes. In addition, the Department administers statutory abatements and exemptions (e.g. Elderly Exemption, Veteran’s Credit, etc.) as approved by the Board of Selectmen.

Building Inspector - Code Enforcement Officer

Daniel Tousignant
47 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH 03249
Email: bi-ceo@gilfordnh.org
Phone: (603)527-4727
Fax: (603)527-4731

Facilities

Other town owned facilities available to residents.

Finance Department

47 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH 03249

Phone: (603)527-4701
Fax: (603)527-4705
finance@gilfordnh.org

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM

The Finance Department is responsible for cash management, budgetary compliance, personnel and benefits, accounting processes, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and the assessment of sewer capital cost, and betterment taxes.

Fire Department

39 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH 03249

Phone: (603)527-4758
Fax: (603)527-4763

The Town of Gilford is serviced by a 14 full time member Fire Department which provides a full time Ambulance Service in addition to Fire-Rescue Service.

GILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT

Business Line: 603.527.4737
Emergency Line: 603.528.3800 or 911
Fax Line: 603.527.4749

47 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, New Hampshire 03249

Gilford Public Library

31 Potter Hill Rd
Gilford, NH 03249

Phone: 603-524-6042
library@gilfordlibrary.org

The Gilford Public Library shall serve as a central cultural, educational and informational resource for the Gilford community by providing equal access to high quality books and multmedia materials, programs, exhibits, and online resources. To fulfill its mission, the Library employs a knowledgeable, well-trained staff committed to excellent service.

To visit their website go here: http://www.gilfordlibrary.org

Health Officer

John Carlson, Regional Public Health Resource Officer
Partnership for Public Health
67 Water Street, Suite #5
Laconia, NH 03246
Phone: (603) 707-5860

Gilford’s Health Officer ensures public health standards are met throughout the town.

Parks & Recreation Department

47 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH 03249

Phone: (603) 527-4722
Fax: (603) 527-6500
Program Announcement Line: (603) 527-4723

Email for General Inquiries: hgreene@gilfordnh.org

The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department constantly strives to provide and maintain high quality, year-round programs, activities, and facilities for people of all ages and abilities.

You may visit the Parks & Recreation website by clicking here: http://www.gilfordrec.com

Planning and Land Use Department

47 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH 03249

Phone: (603)527-4727
Fax: (603)527-4731

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM

The Gilford Department of Planning and Land Use (DPLU) provides services to the community for building permits and inspections, planning and zoning, code enforcement, and public health.

Public Works Department

55 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH 03249
Phone: (603)527-4778
Fax: (603)527-4781
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM
Email: dpwdirector@gilfordnh.org

The Public Works Department, with its different divisions, has a workforce of 20 full time employees. It includes the Highway Division, Maintenance Division, Buildings and Grounds Division, Sewer Division, Recycle Center, and Solid Waste Division.

Town Administrator

47 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH 03249

Phone: (603)527-4700
Fax: (603)527-4711

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Gilford's Town Administrator's duties and responsibilities are determined by the Board of Selectmen. This position frequently prepares information statements that serve as the basis for many policy decisions made by the Selectmen. The position may also include such assignments as project researcher, grant writer, organizer, advisor, public relations officer, as well as Administrator.

Town Clerk - Tax Collector

Danielle LaFond
47 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH 03249

townclerk-taxcollector@gilfordnh.org



Phone: (603) 527-4713
Fax: (603) 527-4719

Hours: Monday - Wednesday & Friday - 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Thursday - 8:00AM to 6:00PM

The Town Clerk is responsible for the registration, recording and management of all vital events and records occurring in the Town of Gilford.

Welfare Office

Pamela Clark
Welfare Director
Phone: (603) 527-4796
Fax: (603) 527-4705
Email: pclark@gilfordnh.org

The Welfare Officer provides assistance to Gilford residents in need.