August 2025

Boards & Committee Meetings this Month

The Mayor's Corner



I hope everyone has had a lovely summer so far! Summer brings with it not only sun, warmth, and vacations, but also a ton of phenomenal events and activities throughout the community! I wanted to share with folks a few of these, and encourage you all to attend and enjoy them! Hope to see you all there!

●    Tues. August 5th, 2025 - National Night Out, hosted by the Somersworth Police Department. 4PM - 7PM at Somersworth High School

●    Sun. August 10th, 2025 - 4th Annual Hilltop Classic Car Show. 10AM - 1PM on Main Street in Somersworth

●    Sat. September 13th, 2025 - Somersworth Indonesian Festival. 12PM - 4PM at Somersworth High School

Be Safe, Be Well

Mayor Matt Gerding

Further information on filing a Declaration of Candidacy may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk at 603-692-9511 or 603-692-9512.

Driveway, Obstruction & Trench Opening Permit Reminder

As a reminder, any work done within the Right- Of-Way requires a permit. Examples include resurfacing or rebuilding your driveway, with a new driveway apron connecting to the streets, street openings for utility connections and if occupying a street or sidewalk with staging or roll-off for debris removal/ property repairs. If you have questions on the work you intend to complete within the Right-Of-way, please call the Public Works Department at 692-4266. Permit applications can be located at the City website on the Public Works & Utilities Engineering page. www.somersworthnh.gov

Somersworth Police Department

Special Olympics Torch Run

The Somersworth Police again ran in support of the Special Olympics. The torch was handed off by the Rochester Police Department and then carried by runners to Strafford Farms in Dover. Where it was handed off to the Dover Police Department. We would like to thank everyone who came out to support us in this most worth cause.

Officer Damian Gibson presenting an athlete at the Special Olympics Games with his first place medal.

Sergeant Jesse Wentworth is presenting Somersworth High School Graduate Brooke Soule with the Donald Kowalski Scholarship

CHILD AND PET VEHICLE SAFETY REMINDER

Summer is upon us and it’s a perfect time to remember the dangers of leaving children and pets in unoccupied vehicles. 

The chart above shows how fast the your vehicle becomes a sauna. Even at only 70 degress the inside temp can excel 100 degrees in less than 30 minutes. 

Please remember to check your back seats for children and leave your furry friends home in the heat.

Thank you!

Somersworth Police Department would like to extend a big thanks to the Department of Public Works for their incredible work on the landscape cleanup around the police department building. It looks amazing and we are very grateful for their work.

- Save the Date -

National Night Out 2025 will be held on Tuesday, August 5 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. This years the event will move to Memorial Drive located in front of the High School.

National Night Out is a Community event that promotes police-Community building partnerships that is being held throughout many Communities in the United States.  It enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of Community. There will be family activities, food and prizes. Come and join the fun!! 

Together, we are making Communities safer

 more caring places to live.

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:  https://www.facebook.com/SomersworthPoliceDepartment/

Somersworth Crime Line: You can leave crime tips or anonymous information at 603-692-9111

Somersworth Fire Department

Recreational Office Programs

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

What's Happening at the Library

As summer slowly winds down, August is the perfect time to soak up the last of the season with a good book and a visit to the library. Although the Summer Reading Program has concluded, we still have plenty of additional library programs to keep you engaged and inspired. Make the most of August with us! 

Teen & Adult Programs

Spin your own style! 

Teens and adults are invited to join Autumn for a crafting session on Tuesday, August 19th, where you'll have fun painting your own unique designs on vinyl records. 

🖌️ All materials provided – just bring your creativity!

👩‍🎨 No art experience needed

🎟️ Best of all, it's FREE!

No registration required.

Join other local puzzlers to trade your old puzzles for new ones. All puzzle pieces should be secure and accounted for in their box.

The Dover-Somersworth NH Meaningful Conversations group will meet on Saturdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23. Individuals of all ages and backgrounds are welcome! No registration is required. Learn more about this group on their website

NH Navigator, a grant-funded non-profit initiative of the Foundation for Healthy Communities, will be on-site at the library on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 9am - 12pm. Their mission is to support and assist NH residents with learning about, applying for and enrolling in publicly available health coverage options like state Medicaid programs and the health insurance marketplace. No appointment is needed - stop by to have your health coverage questions answered!

Fiction Group

Tuesday August 12 at 5:30 p.m.



Cookbook Club

Saturday, August 16 at 11:00am

Staff Picks

Interested in what our team is currently reading? Take a look at our staff picks listed below!

You'll find a mix of new and older titles, all staff tested and approved! ↓

Children's Programs

Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 5th  

Is your child obsessed with all things Pokémon? If so, don’t miss out on Eevee's Card Battles, our popular Pokémon Club! Bring your best Pokémon cards to battle other players and see who comes out on top! Newcomers will be taught the basics of how to play. This group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 5pm.

Weekly Children's Programs

COMING SOON: New Children's Programs!

Starting this September, we will be introducing a new lineup of weekly children's programs. No registration is required for these programs. Recommended ages are listed below, but younger siblings are always welcome! Choose from:

Tiny Tales • Tuesdays at 10:30am

Big fun for little readers! Enjoy an engaging storytime with Tanya, followed by a hands-on enrichment activity. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Imagination Lab • Wednesdays at 10:30am

Explore, create, and play! Imagination Lab is a hands-on program led by the creative Ms. Jo Jo, featuring a mix of art, STEM, and sensory play designed to spark curiosity and learning in young minds. Best for ages 2-5.

Baby Buddies • Thursdays at 10:30am

This informal playgroup is designed for babies under 2 and their caregivers. Meet in our Children's Room for relaxed playtime with age-appropriate toys that support early development.

Shake, Rattle, & Roll • Fridays at 10:30am

Toddlers, get ready to move, groove, and giggle with Ms. Jo Jo! This music and movement program features singing, dancing, rhythm games, and tons of fun, all designed to support early learning and motor skills. 

Weekend Builders • Saturdays at 10:30am

Drop in and build something awesome! Weekend Builders is an informal, all-ages program where kids can unleash their creativity using LEGOs, Magna-Tiles, and other fun building toys.  

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 

Call Human Resources at 603-692-9529

Or Visit City Website to View Openings

City Hall will be Closed on Monday September 1st and the Library will be Closed on Saturday August for Labor Day