The Sunshine Town - Newport, N.H. (pop. 6,500) is a small and friendly town (incorporated in 1761) with unparalleled quality of life nestled in the hills of scenic Upper Connecticut River valley and southwestern New Hampshire, conveniently located between Interstates 89 and 91.

The community is governed by Town Meeting, an elected 5 member Selectboard and an appointed Town Manager. Newport also serves as the County Seat of Sullivan County.

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Water/Sewer bills were mailed Wednesday 10/23/24; payments are due Friday 11/22/24.

If you haven’t received your bill by the beginning of November, please contact the water and sewer billing office for amount owed at 603-863-8006. Thank you!

The Town of Newport is seeking candidates for an open Board of Selectmen position, which extends through the Town Meeting of 2025. Candidates interested in applying should submit a letter of interest either via email to manager@newportnh.gov or in person at 15 Sunapee Street, Newport, NH 03773.

In addition to submitting your letter, candidates are required to present themselves before the Board on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Board of Selectmen Meeting Room, 15 Sunapee Street, Newport, NH 03773.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!

Newport Leaf Collection Information

Pick-Up Schedule: Leaf collection will take place on Mondays only, starting October 21st. No pick-up on Veterans Day, and the final collection day is November 18th.

Important Details: 

• Open to all in-town residents.
• Leaves must be placed in brown paper bags (Plastic bags will not be accepted)
• Please do not leave bags exposed to the weather
• Bags are available at local hardware stores
• Make sure there’s no trash in the bags

How to Participate:

• Place your leaf bags at the edge of the road (staff will not enter your property).
• To be added to the pick-up list, please call Public Works prior to the Monday of your collection week.