Town of Exeter, NH

10/15/2026

🍂 Transfer Station Fall Hours & Permit Reminder

Transfer Station Fall Hours & Permit Reminder

🍂 The Transfer Station is now operating on its Fall schedule through December 15.

Hours of Operation:
⏰ Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
⏰ Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
⏰ Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
⏰ Sunday: Noon - 4:00 PM

📍 Location:
9 Cross Road
Exeter, NH 03833

🚗 Transfer Station Permit Reminder:
Per Town Ordinance Chapter 11, Section 1101.1, Transfer Station permits must be displayed on the inside lower left corner of the windshield of each resident vehicle. Properly displayed permits allow attendants to quickly verify eligibility, helping improve entry and traffic flow for everyone.

🍁 Curbside Leaf Collection The Fall curbside leaf collection will be November 16-20, 2026. Residents may place up to 12 biodegradable leaf bags per residence for collection during the Town's seasonal leaf pickup program, offered twice per year (spring and fall).

♻️ Leaves may also be dropped off at the Transfer Station year-round for composting.

Questions and comments can be directed to:
Exeter Public Works
✉️ [email protected]
☎️ 603-773-6157

Link in Comments ⤵️

10/14/2026

Drafty Windows? We have a low-cost solution! The Energy Committee has once again partnered with the non-profit organization WindowDressers to bring window inserts to the Exeter area in January 2027. Eligible towns include Exeter, Brentwood, East Kingston, Kensington, Newfields, and Stratham. Orders must be placed by November 23rd!
For more information visit: exeternh.gov/energy/window-dressers-window-insert-program

10/13/2026

Last week, Exeter witnessed history with the Gundalow Company's Piscataqua sailing up the Squamscott River to Exeter for the first time. While previous gundalows from Portsmouth have made it up in the early 2000's, it was the Piscataqua's maiden voyage this far inland.

Exeter's America 250 Celebration Commission worked with Gundalow Company to bring the ship to Exeter Harbor, connecting Exeter with its maritime heritage and the nation's founding.

Gundalows allowed early settlers to import and export goods, making life in Exeter possible. These flat bottomed boats could go in and out with the tides, resting on the mudflats in between.

They even played a role in the American Revolution when residents from the Seacoast raided Fort William and Mary in Portsmouth, stealing weapons and barrels of gunpowder. The stolen supplies found their way onto gundalows and were whisked away by the patriots to places like Exeter's very own Powder House.

A huge thank you to the Gundalow Company and all of the other groups that made their visit possible. And thanks to all those who came out to welcome the ship to town, those that visited while it was here, and those that joined in the Farewell Flotilla to send the Piscataqua off.

Questions about this post can be directed to the Media Communications Division at (603) 418-6425 or [email protected].

10/09/2026

What's happening in Exeter? How can you stay up to date with all things Exeter?

Sign up for the Town's email newsletter that goes out every other Friday at noon. It includes a news magazine show from Exeter TV alongside important dates for upcoming meetings.

Sign up today, link in comments.

Questions about this post can be directed to the Media Communications Division at [email protected] or (603) 418-6425.

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

The Gundalow has cleared the railroad bridge across the Squamscott River on its journey up to Exeter.

The arrival is set for 11:15 AM in Swasey Parkway and will open for the public at 2 PM. Follow updates in the comments section of this post.

This is a part of the Exeter Celebrates America 250 calendar. Find more events on the town website.

Questions about this post can be directed to [email protected].

10/02/2026

See what's happening across town with Exeter, NH Public Works:

🚧 ROADWAY & ROUNDABOUT IMPROVEMENT UPDATES 🚧

Several construction projects are scheduled throughout town over the coming weeks. Please plan ahead for construction activity, possible minor delays, and use caution when traveling through work zones.

🛣️ Brentwood Rd October 5-7 Road work will take place on Brentwood Rd near the Colcord Pond Bridge. Crews will be milling (grinding down) the existing pavement in preparation for paving.

🛣️ Columbus Ave: Following the completion of work on Brentwood Rd, construction crews will move to Columbus Ave to continue roadway improvements.

🛣️ Court St October 7-9: As part of preparations for upcoming paving operations, a contractor will be performing storm drain improvements on Court St between Front St and Elm St.

🔄 Roundabout Concrete Sealing October 5: Concrete sealing work will take place within the roundabout. To allow the sealant to cure properly and for public safety, pedestrians and motorists are asked to stay off all concrete surfaces during the work.

🔄💡 Roundabout Lighting Installation October 15: Lighting installation is scheduled within the roundabout. Equipment may be operating in and around the roadway while work is underway. The intersection will remain open to traffic, and flagging crews will be on site to safely direct vehicles through the work area. Motorists should expect occasional delays and use caution when traveling through the intersection.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these important infrastructure improvements are completed.

Questions and comments can be directed to:
Exeter Public Works
[email protected]
603-773-6157

09/28/2026

Household Hazardous Waste Day is THIS Saturday:

Saturday October 3 2026 from 8:00AM to 1:00PM Exeter Public Works Garage Newfields Road (Route 85) ( directions ) East Kingston Epping Exeter Greenland Newfields Seabrook Stratham and South Hampton Residents Only

09/28/2026

The Select Board will hold the first of three public hearings related to a Paid Parking Pilot Program proposed for the downtown area tonight at 7 PM.

These public hearings are a chance for residents to ask questions or share comments related to the proposed amendments to the parking ordinance that would allow the paid parking pilot program. The hearings will be at 7 PM on September 28th, October 13th, and October 26th in the Nowak Room of the Town Offices located at 10 Front Street. To see the full public hearing notice, find the link in the comments.

At the September 14th, 2026 meeting of the Select Board, Town Planner Dave Sharples presented a proposal for a Paid Parking Pilot Program to address issues related to turnover and enforcement of parking. To hear the full discussion, find the meeting coverage from Exeter TV on the Agendas/Minutes page of the Town website.

09/24/2026

In our effort to continue to provide community-based CPR and AED programs to give our local citizens the life-saving skills they may need in a medical emergency, we’re pleased to announce that our next "Heartsaver CPR/AED" class will be held on:

Tuesday, October 6th, from 9 A.M. to 12 p.m. at the fire station.

This one-night-only course is offered to the general public at no cost and is limited to 10 people. However, our classes typically have fewer than 10, which allows our instructor to provide more personalized training and hands-on opportunities.
Community training programs like this are critical because statistics show that when a sudden cardiac event is witnessed, early interventions such as CPR and AED use can double a person’s chances of survival.
Anyone interested in participating in our class can register using the link below:

https://forms.gle/dzYiKqr6WB2ZpJcRA