April 2026

Boards & Committee Meetings this Month

Get Involved!

Do you want to be involved in land use decision making? Become a board member. For more information click on the link below.

For more information and to register online vist our website.

Department of Public Works

Applications will be available online at https://www.somersworthnh.gov/public-works-utilities/pages/community-garden-adopt-spot. 

Stay connected by signing up for City announcements and reminders of upcoming Holiday Residential Trash and Recycling collection schedules. Use the following link to sign up and stay close to City residential solid waste trash schedules: https://www.somersworthnh.gov/subscribe. 

Somersworth Police Department

Please RSVP by clicking on the following link:

https://somersworth.recdesk.com/Community/Program

or calling the Somersworth Housing Authority at (603) 692-2864 or

Somersworth Recreation Department at (603) 692-9507

We send out Nixle Alerts for parking bans and other important information to cell phones and emails. You can sign up for free Nixle at www.Nixle.com.



Somersworth Police Facebook Page

Check out Somersworth Police Department’s Facebook page. We use it to let you know about important community information including crime information, road closures, snow emergencies/ parking bans, and community events. Here is the link: Facebook Somersworth PD

Somersworth Fire Department

Daily fire danger warning can be found www.nhdfl.dncr.nh.gov/forest-protection/daily-fire-danger.  Please check this site prior to burning.

Any person violating any provision of the permit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and any person who causes or kindles a fire by any means, willfully or recklessly, which shall endanger a woodland shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. A written fire permit shall be Summarily Suspended and an Official Notice or Summons may be issued for violation of the rules or laws. If fire escapes from your control, you may be held liable for: 1. Payment of damage to property of another; 2. Payment of suppression costs to the town; 3. Prosecution for failure to comply with regulations.

We want you all to know the rules. Be safe, have fun, follow the rules! Feel free to stop by the station or call us at 603-692-3457 if you have any questions.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt: The Somersworth Recreations Easter Egg Hunt will move to the Somersworth Middle School Gym this year due to the forecast inclement weather. Doors will open at 4p.m. And the hunt will begin in the gym at 4.30. The Easter Bunny will also be in the gym and hoppy to take pics with attendees! 

Trends Summer Camp: Trends Summer camp currently has vacancies but is filling up fast. This camp that takes place at the Noble Pines Park is designed for grades 6-8. It's a great way for campers to enjoy the outdoors, have fun and experience new things while making lasting friendships. Register for this camp here: https://www.somersworthnh.gov/parks-recreation 

Now Hiring Summer Camp Counselors:  The City of Somersworth is currently hiring Summer Camp Counselors. To qualify you must be over 16. There are both full and part time positions available. To learn more, please follow this link: 2026_camp_counselor.pdf

Hilltop Walking Club: The Recreation department is pleased to announce the Hilltop Walking Club will once again be meeting this Spring. Please note the new time of 6 -7p.m. The club will walk downtown Somersworth, Mast Point Dam and Willand Pond trails. The club is open to all ages and is free but does require registration. You can register on recdesk by clicking here: https://www.somersworthnh.gov/parks-recreation

Take A Walk On The Wild Side:  Join Somersworth recreation and the Conservation committee as we take a walk through Mast Point Dam on May 12^th at 8a.m. The walk will be led by N.N Audubon Society who will point out any wildlife and birds as we take our walk along the trails. This a free program but does require registration. You can register for this program by clicking this link: https://www.somersworthnh.gov/parks-recreation

Tiny Toppers Spring Play Program: Children and their adult caregivers are invited to join us for this fun outdoor playground that takes place at the Pines Playground every Wednesday morning throughout May. Registration for this program opens on April 6^th and you can register by following this link: https://www.somersworthnh.gov/parks-recreation 

Somersworth Community Gardens: Did you know that Somersworth has a community garden? The gardens are located at Malley Farm and the free plots are available on a first come/first served basis. If you are interested in a plot please contact Head Steward Jenne Holmes @ somersworthnow@gmail.com or Public Works at: 603-692-4266

For more information about any of the Recreation Department Programs please call (603) 692-9507 or (603) 692-9508.



Join us for a Craft Supply Swap on Tuesday, April 7 at 5:30 PM.

Bring new or gently used art supplies to trade - or simply stop by and pick up a few materials to try something new!

Recommended supplies to bring include:

·   knitting/crochet supplies

·   fabrics

·   scrapbooking supplies

·   stamps, markers, pencils

·   beads & jewelry supplies

·   canvases & craft papers

& miscellaneous crafting materials

April Book Groups

The library offers book groups that meet regularly. All community members are welcome to join. For more details about these groups, please visit our website.

Fiction Book Group

Tuesday, April 14 5:30 PM

Leonard and Hungry Paul

by Ronan Hession

Cookbook Club

Saturday, April 18 11 AM

Martha: the Cookbook 

by Martha Stewart

Non-Fiction Book Group

Tuesday, April 21 • 5:30 PM

Discussion Topic: Archaeology & the Ancient World

Did you know we have discounted museum passes available for our patrons? You can reserve the passes ahead of time so that you're well prepared for your excursion. Current available passes include:

• SEE Science Center
• New England Aquarium
• Bedrock Gardens
• Children's Museum of NH
• Seacoast Science Center
• NH State Parks
• Strawbery Banke

• Access to Libby, a free app where you can enjoy e-books, digital audiobooks, and magazines using your Library card
• Access to Hoopla, a free media streaming platform for audiobooks, comics, e-books, movies, music, and TV
• Access to ABCMouse, a digital education program for children ages 2–8, which can be used on any computer within the Library
• Laptops for in-Library use
• 4 iPads available for checkout by any Somersworth Public Library patron
• Wii gaming system, which is always available for use in our Young Adult section
• Seed Library and Plant Propagation station, giving patrons access to a living Library of items at no cost 

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Somersworth Festival Association

Planning Department