Pursuant to the provisions of the State of New Hampshire RSA 32:5, the Town of Cornish Selectboard will hold a public hearing Monday, February 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., on the proposed 2024 Town Budget at the Cornish Town Offices, located at 488 Town House Road. Please visit the Town Meeting 2024 page for proposed budget, warrant, and estimated tax rate.
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Public Hearing re: scenic road tree removals on Paget Road.
Pursuant to the provisions of the State of New Hampshire RSA 231:158, the Cornish Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 15, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Cornish Town Offices, located at 488 Town House Road, to hear public testimony or comment on tree trimming and removal of hazard trees proposed by the NH Electric Co-op on the following scenic road: Paget Road. A listing of trees identified as hazards by the NH Electric Coop is available at the Cornish Town Offices and on this website.
Filing period for Town Offices.
Filing period for declaration of candidacy for the following Offices begins January 24, 2024 and ends February 2, 2024 at 5:00 pm. You must be a Cornish resident and a registered voter. You must file no earlier then Jan. 24th. and no later than February 2,2024.
The Clerk’s Office will be open during regular hours and on Friday, February 2, 2024 (3-5).
No fees required. File with the Town Clerk during regular office hours.
Town of Cornish Open Offices
Filing period for declaration of candidacy for the following Offices begins January 24, 2024 and ends February 2, 2024 at 5:00 pm. You must be a Cornish resident and a registered voter. You must file no earlier then Jan. 24th. and no later than February 2,2024.
Office will be open February 2,2024 (3-5).
No fees required. File with the Town Clerk during regular office hours.
Town of Cornish Open Offices
*One Selectmen for a three (3) year term
*One Moderator for a two (2) year term
*One Trustee of Trust Funds for a three (3) year term
*One Treasurer for a one (1) year term
*One Library Trustee for a three (3) year term
*One Supervisor of the Checklist for a six (6) year term
*One Tax Collector for a one (1) year term
*One Sexton for a one (1) year term
*One General Assistance for a one (1) year term
Any questions please call Town Clerk
Paula Harthan
603-675-5207 or email
Filing Period for School Board and Other School District Offices.
The filing period to run for Cornish School Board and other School District offices opens on January 24, 2024, and closes on February 2, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The School District annual meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 9.
Cornish School District Open Offices.
– School Board Member (2) 3 year term
– School District Moderator 1 year term
– School District Clerk 1 year term
– School District Treasurer 1 year term
During the filing period, anyone who is registered to vote in Cornish may file for candidacy using this online form, at Cornish Elementary School (8am-4pm), at the Town Clerk’s office during office hours, or by appointment with the School District Clerk (call or text Shelly Foston at 603-852-9786).