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Lean Into Edible Gardening – Baby Steps to Growing Your Own Food
Registration
Registration for this program is currently open.
Ready to grow your own food? Let’s start small!
Join us for Lean Into Edible Gardening: Baby Steps to Growing Your Own Food with Lisa Hynes on Wednesday, March 11 from 6:30–8:00pm at the Gilman Library. Learn how to easily incorporate vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruit into new or existing gardens, plus tips on companion planting, edible flowers, and sourcing plants, soil, seeds, and more.
Please register by March 5 by contacting parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov OR (603) 875-0109. A payment of $20 is due at time of registration through cash, check, or Venmo!
Pickleball – Play for Fun!
Grab your paddle and join us on the court!
Our Play for Fun Pickleball program is a relaxed, welcoming way to enjoy the game with no pressure, just fun.
– Saturdays, March 7–May 2
– Alton Central School
– 9:00AM-11:30AM
– Free with pre-registration.
To pre-register, contact parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov or (603) 875-0109.
Guided Snowshoe Hikes
Registration
Registration is closed for both hikes.
The Alton Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring free Snowshoe Hikes.
Sunshine Hike on Thursday, February 12 at 10:00a.m. at Cotton-Hurd Brook, located on Chestnut Cove Road. Enjoy a scenic snowshoe trek through the woods, including over a small foot bridge for approximately 60 minutes. Register by February 9. Off-road parking is available.
Full Moon Hike on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00p.m. at Morse Preserve/Pine Mountain, located on Avery Hill Road, off Alton Mountain Road. Moderate level, uphill and downhill hike, approximately 60-90 minutes- depending on trails chosen. The moon should be bright enough to light the way but an extra headlamp or flashlight is helpful for each person. Register by February 26. Off-road parking is available at the Mike Burke parking lot. Directions: take Route 11 into Alton Bay, turn on to Rand Hill Road. After .75 miles on Rand Hill Road, take a left onto Alton Mountain Road. After approximately 2 miles, take a left onto Avery Hill Road. The trail head is located about 500 feet on the left after passing the Mike Burk Trail System.
For more information and/or to register contact parksrec@alton.nh.gov or 603-875-0109.
Dungeons and Dragons
Alton Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a weekly Dungeons and Dragons adventure on Wednesdays at the Alton Bay Community Center from 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. The program is free for ages 18+. Sign up at parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov or 603-875-0109 to secure your game slot. Join in the fun with friends or plan on meeting new people.
Pilates
The Alton Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring Pilates classes at the Alton Bay Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m. with certified instructor Donna Lee. All level adults are welcome for a full body, low impact class that will improve muscle tone, flexibility, balance and strength. Pre-registration is $10 per class or $15 drop in. Bring a mat and water. For more information/register contact Donna at breathepilates1@yahoo.com or parksrec@alton.nh.gov. Classes not held February 10-19.
Weight Training
The Alton Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring Weight Training Classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, with AFAA Certified Instructor Kellie Troendle, from 1:30p.m.-2:30p.m. at the Gilman Library for adults of all ages and abilities. This program is ongoing. Build strong muscles and bones, increase flexibility and develop better balance. Bring light hand weights, a mat and water. For more information, contact parksrec@alton.nh.gov or 603-875-0109. Try a class for free. $20 per month/session or $5 drop in.
Election Dates
November 10, 2025 First day to accept petitions to amend zoning ordinance, historic district ordinance or building code for consideration at March 2026 town meeting.
December 10, 2025 Last day to accept petitions to amend zoning ordinance, historic district ordinance or building code for consideration at the March 10, 2026 town meeting.
January 13, 2026 Last day for voters to petition selectmen to include an article in the town meeting warrant, provided that if a petitioned article proposes a bond governed by RSA 33:8-a, the deadline is the preceding Friday, January 9. [RSA 39:3; 40:13, II-a(b)]
January 20, 2026 Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session from 7 to 7:30 p.m. to accept voter registrations – Alton Town Hall, Depot Street Entrance, Supervisor of the Checklist Office.
January 21, 2026 – January 30, 2026 – Filing period for town and school offices (Jan. 30, 2026 Town Clerk’s Office from 3 – 5 p.m.)
January 31, 2026 School Deliberative Session @ 1:00 p.m. in the auditorium at the Prospect Mountain High School (snow date Feb. 2 @ 7:00 p.m.)
February 3, 2026 Town Deliberative Session @ 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium at the Prospect Mountain High School (snow date Feb. 4 @ 6:00 p.m.).
February 26, 2026 Last day for Town Clerk to accept voter registrations for Town & School Election during office hours.
February 28, 2026 – Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to accept voter registrations – Alton Town Hall, Depot Street Entrance – Supervisors of the Checklist Office. LAST DAY voters may register for Town & School election. No additions or corrections may be made to the checklist after this session until election day.
March 9, 2026 – Last day for Town Clerk to accept absentee ballots filed in person until 5:30 pm.
March 10, 2026 – Town Election Day at Prospect Mountain High School, Gymnasium, 242 Suncook Valley Road – voters may register at the polls (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
March 13, 2026 – Last day for any person for whom a vote was cast to apply to Town Clerk for a recount. Town Clerk’s Office will be open from 3 to 5 p.m.
March 17, 2026 – Last day for 10 voters of a town to petition clerk to recount ballots on any question printed on the official ballot until 5:30 p.m.
2026 Special Meeting (Revised Budget) Election Dates –
| DATE & TIME | LOCATION | ACTION | RSA |
| APRIL 8, 2026 6:00 PM | Alton Town Hall 1 Monument Square 2nd floor Conference Room | Budget Committee Public hearing on revised operating budget. | 32:5, I |
| April 25, 2026 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Alton Town Hall Supervisor’s Office Depot Street Entrance | Session to Correct Voter Checklist meeting to correct the voter checklist prior to the deliberative session. | 654:27; 40:13, II-d |
| May 5, 2026 6:00 PM | Prospect Mtn. H.S. Auditorium 242 Suncook Valley Rd. | First Session of Special Town Meeting – Deliberative Meeting voters can discuss and amend proposed budget. | 40:13, XVI |
| May 30, 2026 10:00 AM -10:30 AM | Alton Town Hall Supervisor’s Office Depot Street Entrance | Session to Correct Voter Checklist LAST Meeting to correct voter checklist prior to voting day. | 654:27; 40:13, II-d |
| June 5, 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Alton Town Clerk’s Office 1 Monument Square | Absentee Ballot Deadline Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to a voter is 12:00pm. Town clerk must be available to accept any completed absentee ballots filed in person, or delivered by an absentee voter’s delivery agent between 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | 657:15 652:20; 669-29; 657:4, 17, 17-a, 17-b, 17-c, 24. |
| June 6, 2026 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Prospect Mtn. H.S. Gymnasium 242 Suncook Valley Rd. | Second Session of Special Town Meeting – Election Day Vote by ballot. | 40:13, XVI |
June 2, 2026 – LAST DAY for voters to CHANGE or DECLARE party affiliation before the September 8, 2026 State Primary Election. RSA 654:34
June 2, 2026 – Supervisors of the Checklist in Session for change of party registration, additions, or corrections to the checklist. Hours 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. RSA 654:34
June 3, 2026 through June 12, 2026 – Filing period for all offices for State primary election. RSA 655:14; 652:20 Declaration of Candidacy RSA 655:17
June 12, 2026 – LAST DAY of State Primary Filing Period. If a person files a declaration of candidacy with the town or city clerk and is filing on the last day of filing period, he or she must do so in person. RSA 655:15, 16.
August 5, 2026 – Deadline for persons or political organizations to file nomination papers with the supervisors of the checklist for certification for placement on the general election ballot. Supervisors or a designee must be available between 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. RSA 655:40-a, 41; 652:20
September 7, 2026 – (LABOR DAY) State Primary Election Absentee Ballot Deadline. Town clerk must be available to accept any completed absentee ballots filed in person or delivered by an absentee voter’s delivery agent between 3:00 pm – 5:00 p.m. RSA 652:20; 669:29; 657:4, 17, 17-a, 17-b, 17-c, 24.
September 8, 2026 – STATE PRIMARY ELECTION DAY – Prospect Mountain High School, 242 Suncook Valley Rd. Alton, NH. Polling Location Hours: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. Voters may register to vote on election day. RSA 653:8; 654:7-a, 7-b.
September 11, 2026 – Any candidate for whom a vote was cast in a primary to apply to the Secretary of State for recount. RSA 660:2, 7.
November 2, 2026 – State General Election Absentee Ballot Deadline. Town clerk must be available to accept any completed absentee ballots filed in person or delivered by an absentee voter’s delivery agent between 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. RSA 657:4, 17, 17-a, 17-b, 17-c, 24; 652:20, 669:29. The deadline for requesting that an absentee ballot be mailed to a voter is 12:00pm (noon) on the Monday before an election. RSA 657:15, I.
November 3, 2026 STATE GENERAL ELECTION DAY – Prospect Mountain High School, 242 Suncook Valley Rd. Alton, NH. Polling Location Hours: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. Voters may register to vote on election day. RSA 653:8, 654:7-a, 7-b.
November 6, 2026 – Last day for any candidate for whom a vote was cast in general election to apply to the Secretary of State for a recount. RSA 660:1.