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.
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.
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, 20266:00 PM
Alton Town Hall 1 Monument Square 2nd floor Conference Room
Budget Committee Public hearing on revised operating budget.
32:5, I
April 25, 202610:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Alton Town Hall Supervisor’s Office Depot Street Entrance
Session to Correct Voter Checklistmeeting to correct the voter checklist prior to the deliberative session.
654:27; 40:13, II-d
May 5, 20266:00 PM
Prospect Mtn. H.S. Auditorium 242 Suncook Valley Rd.
First Session of Special Town Meeting –Deliberative Meetingvoters can discuss and amend proposed budget.
40:13, XVI
May 30, 202610:00 AM -10:30 AM
Alton Town Hall Supervisor’s Office Depot Street Entrance
Session to Correct Voter ChecklistLAST Meeting to correct voter checklist prior to voting day.
654:27; 40:13, II-d
June 5, 20263:00 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
Prospect Mtn. H.S. Gymnasium 242 Suncook Valley Rd.
Second Session of Special Town Meeting –Election DayVote 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.
INVOLUNTARY MERGED LOTS MAY BE RESTORED – INVOLUNTARY MERGERS UNDONE BY HB 316 – RSA 674:39-aa
Lots involuntarily merged (for zoning, assessing, or taxation purposes) prior to September 18, 2010, shall be restored to their premerger status at the request of the owner, provided request is made prior to December 31, 2021. No owner in chain of title voluntarily merged the lots, all subsequent owners stopped from requesting restoration. Municipality has the burden to prove voluntary merger. Requests made to local governing body, whose decisions may be appealed pursuant to RSA 676. Municipalities may adopt more liberal ordinances.
Our mission is to provide interim assistance with basic needs for those who do not have the resources to meet these needs and encourage community involvement in addressing issues to help break the circle of poverty.
We provide interim, emergency assistance with basic needs for those unable to provide for themselves. Basic needs include shelter, food, medications, rent, utilities, etc. Assistance is issued in the form of vouchers for these items paid directly to a vendor. We will also refer you to other programs that will help you to meet these basic needs.
HOMELESS OUTREACH HOT-LINE 1-800-852-3345 • Claremont (Schs) 542-3160 Singles & Families • Concord (Friend’s Program) 228-1462 Families Only • Concord (McKenna House) 228-3505 Singles Only • Dover (My Friend’s Place) 749-3017 Singles & Families • Franconia (Bancroft House) 823-8842 Single Females & Families • Greenland (New Generations) 436-4989 Pregnant Women & New Mothers with Babies • Keene Singles/Families Shelters 357-1654 Singles & Families • Laconia (Carey House) 528-8086 OR 273-0238 Singles & Families • Lancaster (Tyler Blain House) 788-2344 Singles & Families • Manchester (Families In Transition) 627-2636 Families Only • Manchester (New Horizons) 668-1877 Singles Only • Nashua (Ash Street Shelter) 889-7770 (Days) or 883-1101 (Nights) Single Males & Families • Nashua (Kinsley Street Shelter) 598-2544 Single Females & Families • Nashua (Maple Arms Emergency Shelter) 882-5451 Singles & Families • Plymouth (Bridge House, Inc) 536-7631 Singles & Families • Portsmouth (Crossroads) 436-2218 Singles & Families
Registered Sex Offenders
PINE STREET INN (617) 892-9100 Singles Only 444 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118
Cold Weather Shelter
(opens mid-December) First Congregational Church 225-5491 Singles Only 177 North Main Street Concord, NH
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I Apply for Town Assistance?
The best method is to call us at 603-875-2113. We can answer your questions and assess your situation and try to direct you to any other programs that will also be beneficial to you.
To apply for Town assistance, you can visit our office and get an application for assistance along with other forms that may be appropriate. (You can also print an application here) Once this application is completed, you will need to bring it into the Town Hall with the supporting documentation.
Included in your application will be a list of documentation that is required to accompany your request for assistance.
When should I apply?
If you are in need of shelter, rent, utilities, food, medical or burial expenses.
If you have received an eviction notice, apply immediately.
If you have received a shut off notice for Fuel/Electric/Gas, apply immediately.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Proof of Identification Photo ID, Birth Certificates, Social Security Cards for yourself and all family members
Proof of all sources of income/resources: Employment, Social Security Income, Tax Refund or Tax return, child support, unemployment, workers compensation and any other source of income.
Proof of all resources: Bank books, check book statements, IRAs, Certificates of Deposit, life insurance policies, etc
Proof of all expenses: Rent (lease agreement or statement from your landlord; utility bills, phone bills, food receipts, tuition, prescriptions, insurance, auto repair and any other expense for the last four weeks.
Eviction notices or utilities disconnect notices.
State Programs Available
TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families): For custodial parents of children under age 18. Usually single parent household although cohesive family units may apply if minimal to no income and one parent either incapacitated or unemployed and receiving or eligible to receive, Unemployment Compensation Benefits. This is a cash grant program.
EAP (Emergency Assistance Program): If a client is deemed “potentially eligible” to receive TANF upon application, that person is also eligible to apply for EAP.
APTD (Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled): This is a State subsidy which sometimes supplements income from either SSDI or SSI (federal disability programs). Individuals in this program generally do not qualify for city assistance unless it is medically related.
MA (Medicaid): This is a medical insurance program. There are several different categories under which a person/household can receive Medicaid benefits.
ANB/OAA (Aid to Needy Blind & Old Age Assistance): Available to persons who are blind or legally blind with minimal income. Old Age Assistance is also available to individuals with little or no income.
FS (Food Stamps): This is a federally funded program administered by the State. Emergency Food Stamps may also be available.
• Meals on Wheels • A Nutritious Lunch in the Company of New Friends • A Companion • Volunteering • Classes and Workshops • Trips • Health Screenings, Clinics, Exercise and Wellness Programs • Seasonal Events and Parties • Card, Cribbage, Chess, Scrabble, Bingo, Poker and Mah John Games • Painting / Drawing Classes • A Community Garden • Educational Guest Speakers • Services, Information and Referral
~ No Membership Required ~ Come join in on the fun! The more, the merrier!
ALTON SENIOR CENTER 7 Pearson Rd. 875-7102
The Community Center on Pearson Road is used for a variety of Senior Programs as well as being available to other groups. The building is equipped with a kitchen, restroom facilities, and a large room for social gatherings. To make a reservation for function activities, contact 875-0109.
The Senior Community Center is the headquarters for supplying and delivering Meals-on Wheels to our homebound and disabled senior citizens. Meals are prepared Monday – Friday Noontime meals are also served at the center every day Monday – Friday. Citizens can always enjoy a nutritious lunch followed by social activities planned by the Director.
The Center produces a monthly newsletter highlighting senior programs and their luncheon menus. It includes tips with regards to health, nutrition, exercise and legal matters. The Center has clinics for blood pressure testing and flu shots. In addition there are special trips, free transportation, entertainment, volunteer services, internet access, the Visiting Nurse Association and related organizations. The Center is used for commodity food distribution.
There is Service Link Satellite Office in the building it offers referral services on matters relating to aging, chronic illness and disability. There is also a resource library providing individuals the opportunity to research information (educational articles, pamphlets/brochures, internet access.)
Alton Senior Community Center is open from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For information and a complete listing of scheduled programs call 875-7102.
The Town of Alton, NH has a total area of 82.2 square miles, of which 62.9 square miles is land and 19.3 square miles is water, comprising 23.49% of the town. Alton is located at the southern end of Lake Winnipesaukee, around the 4-mile-long inlet known as Alton Bay. The village of Alton Bay is located at the southern tip of the bay, while the main village of Alton is located 1 mile south. Mount Major, in Mount Major State Forest, has an elevation of 1,780 feet (540 m) above sea level. Popular with hikers, the summit offers unsurpassed views of Lake Winnipesaukee. The highest point in Alton is the north peak of Straightback Mountain, at 1,910 ft, just west of Mount Major. Both mountains are part of the Belknap Mountains range.
There are many things to see and do in Alton. • Beaches • Boat Marinas • Public Boat Launches • Mt. Washington ship port at Alton Bay • Grocery Stores • Food Pantry • Senior/Community Center • Gilman Library • Many Excellent Restaurants • Hiking and Trails on Mt. Major, Belknap Mt., and Levey Park
Depending on your location, there are three electric companies:
NH Electric Coop – 800-698-2007 Eversource – 866-554-6025 Wolfeboro Municipal – 603-569-8150
The Solid Waste center for trash and recycling is at Hurd Hill Rd – 603-875-5801
All registrations and tax payments are done at the Town Clerks office.
The Alton Zip Code is 03809 and the Alton Bay Zip Code is 03810. There are two Post Offices in town. One is located at 9 School Street in Alton and the other is located at 5 Mount Major Hwy Unit 1 in Alton Bay.
