Town of Atkinson

10/23/2026

TRICK OR TREATING in Atkinson will be on Halloween, 10/31/2026, from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. Stay safe, warm, and brave out there! 🎃

10/23/2026

What’s happening in Atkinson this coming week?
(October 26th – 30th)

Meetings:
⏰ Tuesday, October 27th – Supervisors of the Checklist Meeting @ 6pm
⏰ Tuesday, October 27th – Budget Committee Meeting @ 6:30pm
⏰ Wednesday, October 28th – Kimball Library Trustees Meeting @ 5pm
⏰ Wednesday, October 28th – Conservation Commission Meeting @ 7pm

Recreation:
🗓️ View the RecDesk Calendar for all upcoming events and activities.
https://atkinson.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar

Kimball Library:
🗓️ View the Kimball Library Events Calendar for all upcoming events and activities.
https://kimballlibrary.com/calendar/

10/16/2026

What’s happening in Atkinson this coming week?
(October 19th – 23rd)

Meetings:
⏰ Monday, October 19th – Selectmen’s Meeting @ 6pm
⏰ Tuesday, October 20th – Budget Committee Meeting @ 6:30pm
⏰ Tuesday, October 20th – Energy Commission Meeting @ 7pm
⏰ Wednesday, October 21st – Planning Board Meeting @ 6:30pm

Recreation:
🗓️ View the RecDesk Calendar for all upcoming events and activities.
https://atkinson.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar

Kimball Library:
🗓️ View the Kimball Library Events Calendar for all upcoming events and activities.
https://kimballlibrary.com/calendar/

10/13/2026

🌲 Discover Atkinson's Conservation Trails!

Looking for a great way to enjoy the outdoors? Atkinson is home to several conservation trails for walking, hiking, wildlife observation, and exploring nature.

Featured among them is the ADA-Accessible Slade Forest Trail, providing an outdoor experience that can be enjoyed by all visitors.

Whether you're seeking a short stroll or a longer adventure, our conservation lands offer something for everyone.

🥾 Explore the trails.
🌿 Connect with nature.
📍 Discover the beauty of Atkinson.

For maps and trail information, please visit the link below.

Trail maps and guides for various local trail systems, including Caroline Orr, ACL Sawyer, Woodlock, and others, along with GIS-enabled maps and the 2020 Marshall Land Interpretive Trail Guide.

10/09/2026

What’s happening in Atkinson this coming week?
(October 12th – 16th)

Holidays:
📌 Monday, October 12th – Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Town Hall CLOSED)

Meetings:
⏰ Monday, October 12th – Historical Society Meeting @ 7pm
⏰ Tuesday, October 13th – Budget Committee Meeting @ 6:30pm
⏰ Wednesday, October 14th – ZBA Meeting @ 7:30pm
Thursday, October 15th – Recreation Commission Meeting @ 7pm

Recreation:
🗓️ View the RecDesk Calendar for all upcoming events and activities.
https://atkinson.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar

Kimball Library:
🗓️ View the Kimball Library Events Calendar for all upcoming events and activities.
https://kimballlibrary.com/calendar/

10/02/2026

What’s happening in Atkinson this coming week?
(October 5th – 9th)

Meetings:
⏰ Monday, October 5th – Selectmen’s Meeting @ 6pm
⏰ Tuesday, October 6th – Budget Committee Meeting @ 6:30pm
⏰ Wednesday, October 7th – Planning Board Workshop @ 6:30pm

Recreation:
🗓️ View the RecDesk Calendar for all upcoming events and activities.
https://atkinson.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar

Kimball Library:
🗓️ View the Kimball Library Events Calendar for all upcoming events and activities.
https://kimballlibrary.com/calendar/

09/30/2026

**UPPER MAPLE AVE PAVING TO BEGIN FRIDAY**
Please be advised that beginning in the morning of 10/2/2026, upper Maple Avenue between Newbury Drive and Squire Drive may experience some lane closures and minor delays due to a single-day paving project.

09/28/2026

What’s happening in Atkinson this week?
(September 28th – October 2nd)

Meetings:
⏰ Tuesday, September 29th – Selectmen's Special Meeting @ 5pm
⏰ Tuesday, September 29th – Budget Committee Meeting @ 6:30pm

Recreation:
🗓️ View the RecDesk Calendar for all upcoming events and activities.
https://atkinson.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar

Kimball Library:
🗓️ View the Kimball Library Events Calendar for all upcoming events and activities.
https://kimballlibrary.com/calendar/

09/25/2026

⚠️ Atkinson Day Canceled Due to Weather Forecast ⚠️

Due to the anticipated weather conditions this weekend, the Recreation Commission met on Wednesday evening and made the difficult decision to cancel all Recreation-sponsored programs and activities scheduled to take place at Woodlock Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

The Commission is exploring a future date to reschedule the fireworks display and will share updates with the community as soon as plans are finalized.

Please note that the YMCA has announced changes to two scheduled events:
🏃 The 5K Race will be rescheduled to a future date.
🏓 The Pickleball Tournament will be moved indoors and held at the Plaistow YMCA on Saturday, September 26.

We appreciate everyone's understanding and flexibility. Additional information regarding rescheduled events will be shared when it becomes available.

🔗 Read the full newsflash below:

09/23/2026

🚑 Learn More About the Plaistow Regional ALS Service

The Town of Atkinson is sharing information about the Plaistow Regional ALS Service as part of its ongoing evaluation of the program. Residents are encouraged to review the presentation and learn more about the service's role in emergency medical response and its impact on our community.

For additional information, please visit the link below.