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Gilford Department of Public Works

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DPW Office at 55 Cherry Valley Road
Mon-Fri, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Gilford Solid Waste Center
Tues - Sat 8:00am - 3:45pm

Gilford Department of Public Works will update this page regularly with posts about ongoing work by each of our DPW divisions, current road projects, traffic and weather alerts, DPW related community events and Recycling Right info!

10/19/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT - VARNEY POINT ROADS
The Gilford Department of Public Works announces road construction on Varney Point Road, Varney Point Road Left and Varney Point Road Right. Work includes drainage, ditching and paving by Busby Construction, starting Tuesday October 20th, 2026 and continuing for several weeks.

Alternating single lanes of traffic will be utilized as needed, therefore delays should be expected. Work is all weather dependent. Please contact the Gilford Department of Public Works (603) 527-4778 with any questions. Thank you for your patience.

10/09/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT - FALL LINE STRIPING

Centerline striping will be taking place on Mountain Drive, Silver Street and Stark Street during the daytime hours on Friday, October 8, 2026 by Industrial Traffic Lines.

Please use caution when traveling through active work areas. Cones and signage will be placed to protect freshly painted lines.

Please DO NOT drive over wet paint.

Weather and operational conditions may affect the schedule
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve roadway safety and visibility. Call DPW with any questions.

10/09/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT - DAVID LEWIS ROAD

The Gilford Department of Public Works announces patch paving work by Busby Construction/Wolcott Paving, starting Friday October 9th, 2026 on David Lewis Road and completing next week.

Detours or alternating single lanes of traffic will be utilized during work, therefore delays should be expected. Work is all weather dependent. Please contact the Gilford Department of Public Works (603) 527-4778 with any questions. Thank you for your patience.

09/25/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT - MOUNTAIN DRIVE Top coat paving on Mountain Drive today. Sorry forgot to make a post yesterday. Expect delays. Thank you

09/13/2026

🚧 **SEWER INFASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY** 🚧

Beginning Monday, September 14, our contractor, Septic Express, will be rebuilding 10 sewer manhole structures at locations throughout Gilford as part of our ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the Town's wastewater infrastructure.

During construction, residents may experience temporary traffic delays in these work areas - Sargent Place, Harris Shore Rd, Dockham Shore Rd, Heights Rd, and the Route 11/Dinsmore area. We ask everyone to please slow down, use caution around work crews, and follow any temporary traffic control measures in place.

These improvements will help extend the life of our sewer system and ensure it continues to serve our community reliably for years to come. Thank you for your patience as we complete these important infrastructure upgrades!

09/12/2026

🇺🇸 We Remember — September 11, 2001

Today, we remember and honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the countless lives forever changed.

We honor the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel and other first responders who ran toward danger, as well as the public works crews and countless others who worked tirelessly in the rescue, recovery and cleanup efforts that followed.

Twenty-five years later, we remember their courage, their service and their sacrifice.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/11/2026

🌿 Roadside Japanese Knotweed Treatment – Friday, September 11

Today, the Town of Gilford is conducting a targeted herbicide treatment to control Japanese Knotweed along select Town roads.

Japanese Knotweed is an aggressive invasive plant designated by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES). It spreads rapidly, crowds out native vegetation, blocks visibility around guardrails, signs, and fire hydrants, interferes with driver sight distance, and restricts stormwater flow in roadside drainage ditches.

Herbicide treatment is the most effective method for controlling Japanese Knotweed. Simply mowing the plant can actually cause it to spread, making the infestation worse.

This work is being completed under a special permit issued by the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture. Evergreen Forest Management, LLC, a licensed New Hampshire pesticide applicator, is performing the treatment in areas where knotweed has been identified within the Town's right-of-way and where treatment is authorized under the permit.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Gilford Department of Public Works at 603-527-4778.

To learn more about Japanese Knotweed and why it is important to control this invasive species:
https://mm.nh.gov/files/uploads/agriculture/documents/japanese-knotweed-control.pdf
Best Management Practices (see pages 7–8):
https://mm.nh.gov/files/uploads/agriculture/documents/japanese-knotweed-bmps.pdf

09/06/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT - ACRES ROAD WORK
SILVER / YASMIN / MOUNTAIN

The Gilford Department of Public Works announces paving by Busby Construction/Wolcott Paving, Tuesday, September 8, 2026 on Silver St and Yasmin Dr. Additionally, Busby Construction will be performing roadside ditch work on Mountain Dr. the same day.
Detours and alternating single lanes of traffic will be utilized during paving and road work, therefore delays should be expected. Work is all weather dependent. Please contact the Gilford Department of Public Works (603) 527-4778 with any questions. Thank you for
your patience.

08/29/2026

🇺🇸 Gilford DPW: Proud to Help Make Old Home Day Happen! 🇺🇸

Old Home Day is one of Gilford's favorite traditions, and while the festivities last just one day, our crews spend lots of time preparing behind the scenes to help make it a success.

This year, our Highway and Buildings & Grounds teams have been hard at work: 🚧 Sweeping the Village streets 🌳 Moving picnic tables and trash cans to the Village Field 💧 Watering the parking lot to help control dust 🚫 Installing temporary No Parking signs ⛺ Assisting with setup of event tents 📚 Helping the Gilford Public Library with its annual book sale—including hauling countless boxes of books and assisting with setup 🛠️ Painting of the Village Gazebo 🚜Continuing regular roadway maintenance and paving projects while preparing for the celebration

It truly takes a team effort, and we're proud to play a small part in helping our community enjoy this special tradition.

🚛 Be sure to watch for Gilford DPW in the Old Home Day Parade! We'll have several of our trucks and crew members participating this year. Give us a wave if you see us, and if you snap a photo, share it in the comments below—we'd love to see your favorite parade moments!

We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and memorable Gilford Old Home Day! 💙💚

08/26/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT - MOUNTAIN DRIVE

GILFORD - The Gilford Department of Public Works announces shim layer paving by Busby Construction/Wolcott Paving, on Friday August 28th, 2026. Ditching, final paving and project completion will resume after Labor Day.

Detours and alternating single lanes of traffic will be utilized as needed, therefore delays should be expected. Work is all weather dependent. Please contact the Gilford Department of Public Works (603) 527-4778 with any questions. Thank you for your patience.

Address

55 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH
03249

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+16035274778

Website

http://www.gilfordnh.gov/

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