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- Budget Committee
- Capital Improvement Program Committee
- Carroll County Communications District
- Effingham Conservation Commission
- Historic District & Heritage Commission
- Planning Board
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- Library Trustees
- Trustees of Trust Funds
Budget Committee
Duties & Responsibilities
The Budget Committee prepares an independent budget for annual Town Meeting.
2024-2025 Budget Schedule (Unless otherwise posted)
Contact Information
- Phone: 603-539-7770
- Email: budget@effinghamnh.net
Board
Chair - David Strauss
- Term Expires: 2027
Vice Chair - Steve Regal
- Term Expires: 2025
Member - Cody Wells
- Term Expires: 2026
Member - Vicki Kirkwood
- Term Expires: 2026
Member - Rosemarie Wissenbach
- Term Expires: 2025
Member - Scott Hilsman
- Term Expires: 2027
Select Board Rep - Leo Racine
(Back to top)Capital Improvement Program Committee
Duties & Responsibilities
The Planning Board appointed a Capital Improvement Program Committee to develop an initial CIP. The CIP Committee consisted of members of the Planning Board, Select Board, Budget Committee, Trustees of Trust Funds, Library and Historic District Commission.
Starting in 2021, the Planning Board will update the CIP in work sessions as needed.
Board
Chair - Grace Fuller
Member - George Bull
Member - Mike Cahalane
Member - Elaine Chick
Member - Chuck Fuller
Member - Carol Pfister
Member - Dave Strauss
Member - Theresa Swanick
(Back to top)Carroll County Communications District
Mission
To promote state-of-the-art symmetrical high-speed broadband internet connectivity throughout Carroll County, NH.
(Back to top)Effingham Conservation Commission
Duties & Responsibilities
The Effingham Conservation Commission (ECC), established in 1976, is a volunteer advisory board appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Our primary responsibility is to protect the natural resources of the community. The ECC supports and advises the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment on conservation issues.
- For more information on the Conservation Commission: Please visit our page: Effingham Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission (ECC) meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30PM at the Town Office. If you care about natural resources, consider joining the ECC to help make a difference in Effingham!
Board
Chair - Emelyn Albert
- Term Expires: 2025
- Phone: (603) 539-2035
Vice Chair/Treasurer - Jack Williams
- Term Expires: 2026
Recording Secretary - Tim White
- Term Expires: 2026
Member - Harry Libby
- Term Expires: 2025
Member - Kamal Nath
- Term Expires: 2027
Member - Diane Jarecki
- Term Expires: 2027
Member - Steve Jarecki
- Term Expires: 2027
Alternate - Virginia Wrabel
- Term Expires:
Alternate - Bill Wrabel
- Term Expires:
Historic District & Heritage Commission
Duties & Responsibilities
Communications intended for the HDC should be submitted through the Effingham Town Office. Applications for HDC Certificate of Approval should be sent to the Effingham Town Office c/o Historic District Commission or bought before the Commission at a regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
Members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen, often upon the recommendation of the Commission. For anyone interested, we suggest you attend a meeting of the HDC to advise us of your interest and learn what we do. Then the Commission can recommend you to the Board of Selectmen for a seat or alternate position if one is available.
- Electronic submissions are REQUIRED for Applications for Certificate of Approval.
- The HDC meets the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm in the meeting room of the municipal offices.
- For more information, please contact the Commission or attend one of our meetings.
Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 68 School Street, Effingham NH, 03882
- Phone: 603-539-7770
- Fax: 603-539-7799
- Email: effingham.hdc@gmail.com
Board
Chair - Susan Slack
- Term Expires: 2027
Vice Chair - Winston Morrow
- Term Expires: 2027
Secretary - Mike Conti
- Term Expires: 2025
Member - Maria Crockett
- Term Expires: 2023
Member - Erik Jones
- Term Expires: 2025
Member - Faith Martel
- Term Expires: 2026
Select Board Rep - Chuck Fuller
(Back to top)Planning Board
Duties and Responsibilities
- Meets 1st Thursdays at 6:30 pm. for its regular meeting
- 3rd Thursdays at 6:30pm for its work session
- At the town offices 68 School St. unless otherwise noticed.
Contact Information
- Email: pb.admin@effinghamnh.net
Board
Chair - George Bull
- Term Expires: 2024
Vice Chair - Elaine Chick
- Term Expires: 2026
Signing Secretary - Grace Fuller
- Term Expires: 2025
Member - Paul Potter
- Term Expires: 2024
Member - Gary Jewell
- Term Expires: 2026
Member - Nate Williams
- Term Expires: 2024
Select Board Rep - Chuck Fuller
(Back to top)Zoning Board of Adjustment
Duties and Responsibilities
Regular meetings shall be held at the Effingham Town Offices at 7:00 P.M. on the first Wednesday of each month. Other meetings may be held on call by the chairman provided public notice and notice to each member is given at least 24 hours excluding Sundays and legal holidays prior to such meetings.
Contact Information
- Email: zba.admin@effinghamnh.net
Board
Chair - Lawrence Edwards
- Term Expires: 2025
Member - Aaron Lavoie Jr.
- Term Expires: 2026
Member - Vicki Kirkwood
- Term Expires: 2024
Member - Alan Taylor
- Term Expires: 2025
Member - Goran Romanovic
- Term Expires: 2024
Library Trustees
Duties and Responsibilities
Meets at the Library second Tuesdays at 6pm. Meetings are open to the public.
Board
Chair - Grace Fuller
- Term Expires: 2025
Treasurer - Joe Kington
- Term Expires: 2026
Member - Steve Regal
- Term Expires: 2025
Member - Jennifer Van Cor
- Term Expires: 2026
Member - Erik Jones
- Term Expires: 2024
Trustees of Trust Funds
Duties and Responsibilities
Meets periodically for any decisions or actions. Annual Reports are published each year in the Town Report.
Investment Policy
To review our Report of Trust and Capital Reserve Funds (MS-9), please visit our Documents Section under: Trust and Capital Reserve Funds, and Investment Policies
Contact Information
- Email: ToTF@effingham.nh.net
Board
Chair - Karen Payne
- Term Expires: 2026
Member - Carol Pfister
- Term Expires: 2025
Member - Janet Bartoswicz
- Term Expires: 2027