Town of Stoddard, NH

Where do I register my vehicle, and renew or obtain my N.H. driver's license? 

Vehicle or trailer registration is at the Town Clerk's office at 2175 State Highway 9 in Stoddard; Phone: (603) 446-2214.  This office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 2:00pm, and from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. 

N.H. driver's license renewals or new licenses are at the N.H. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, located next to the N.H. State Police on Rte. 9/101 in Keene (M, Tu, W), phone (603) 358-3333. 

Where do I register to vote? 

At the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours.  You may also register to vote or change your political party affiliation by meeting with the Supervisors of the Checklist.  The Supervisors generally meet every month (except December & July) at the Town Hall on either Saturday from 11am-12pm or on Tuesday evening from 7 - 8 pm.  The dates and times of their next meeting are posted around town and in the Keene Sentinel newspaper.

What is the most important thing I need to check before considering an addition to any building or the start of a new building? 

You must obtain a Building Permit application from the Selectmen’s office (or you can download a copy from the 'Documents' section of this website at http://www.stoddardnh.org/official-documents/building-permit-application), complete and sign the application, and return it to the Selectmen's office.  The Selectmen will then forward the permit to the Compliance Officer for his review.  The Compliance Officer then submits the permit to the Board of Selectmen and they have 14 days to approve or disapprove of the permit.  You should check the Stoddard Community Planning Ordinances which are available at the 'Documents' section of this website, especially for setback requirements from lot lines and any public waters.  You should also check the NH Shoreland Protection Act which is also available at the 'Documents' section of this website.  If you have any questions, you may contact the Compliance Officer at phone # 446 7778 or the Board of the Selectmen. 

How do I obtain a building permit?

A Building Permit is obtained from the Selectmens office.  The Selectmen's Administrative Assistant Hours are Wednesday & Friday from 10:30am to 2:30 pm   You may also download a Building Permit Application form from the documents section of this website. 

What do I have to do to expand a business site or change/add business use? 

Contact the Secretary of the Stoddard Planning Board for applicable requirements.  The Planning Board meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall. The secretary is also generally available at the Town Hall on Monday evenings from 6 - 7 p.m. except holidays.  You may also reach the secretary, Pat Putnam, at phone (603) 446-7104 

Where is the Stoddard Recycling and Transfer Station?

On Route 123North between the Highland Lake boat landing and the Town Hall.  A sticker is required to use the Stoddard transfer station.

How do I obtain a transfer station sticker? 

With proof of residency, transfer station stickers are available at the Town Clerk's office.  You may also request a transfer station sticker from the tax collector by sending a self addressed stamped envelope when you pay your property taxes.

What is accepted at the Stoddard Recycling and Transfer Station?

All personal waste is accepted at the transfer station, except harmful products such as toxic materials, pesticides, etc. (these must be taken to the Keene transfer station).  Cans & bottles, newspapers, cardboard, metal (fridges, etc.), computer parts and TVs, tires, must be placed in separate dumpsters at the transfer station.   As from the May 2008 Town Meeting, building contractors are prohibited from bringing construction debris to the transfer station.  They are encouraged to obtain their own dumpsters at the construction site.

May I burn brush or kindling on my property?
Permits are required by law for any type of outdoor fire.  Permits may be obtained from one of the Forest Fire Wardens.  The only fires that do not require a burn permit are gas and charcoal grills, and wood-type stoves that are fully enclosed with a stack and a spark arrestor.  Rubbish and trash can not be burned.  It can only be disposed of at the Stoddard Transfer Station.