Welcome to the Town of Monroe

Grafton County, New Hampshire

History of Monroe

Monroe is a small town located on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Monroe was originally part of Lyman, Monroe separated and incorporated in 1854.  The Town was named Monroe after President James Monroe in 1860.  One of its most famous settlers was Peter Paddleford, who was the inventor of the wooden Paddleford Truss for covered bridges.   The trusses can still be seen in some of the covered bridges in the area.

Monroe is known for hydro-electric dams located within its boundaries with Comerford Dam and the McIndoe Falls Dam both residing mainly within the town.  These dams provide flood control, irrigation, and generation of electric power for transmission to various locations.

Today, the Town of Monroe covers a total area of 23.8 square miles.   It has a population of under 900 people (as of 2023)   Monroe is located between Littleton and Haverhill on Route 135, which runs nearly parallel to the Connecticut River.

Town of Monroe Public Notices

Town of Monroe Event Calendar

Town of Monroe Public Notices

Painting of Outside of Town Hall – Wood only

The Town of Monroe, NH is seeking quotes for the preparation and painting of the Monroe Town Hall – excluding the red brick – located at 50 Main Street in Monroe, NH.
Send proposals to the Monroe Town Office, PO Box 63, Monroe, NH 03771 or deliver to 152 Woodsville Road, Monroe, NH 03771 no later than 4 p.m. on April 27, 2026. No emailed proposals will be accepted. Mark the envelopes at Town Hall Painting.
Questions about this RFP should be addressed to: Selectmen, PO Box 63, Monroe, NH 03771. Office phone is 603-638-2644. Email to: monroeselectmen@monreonh.org.
Bids will be opened at the Selectmen meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7 p.m.
The decision will be made by the Selectmen or an authorized agent. The Town of Monroe reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

NO RECYLING AFTER 12/31/25

The Town of Littleton has informed us that they will no longer be accepting our paper, cardboard, or plastics after 12/31/25.  The Selectmen are working to find a solution but nothing will be determined before the end of the month.

As of 12/31/2025 any paper, cardboard, or plastics will NOT be accepted in our recycling.  Please add them to your normal trash for pickup.

Tires, metals, glass, and electronics will still be accepted as usual.

2025 State Aid to Monroe NH

Demographic Information

2025 Monroe Water Dept. Consumer Confidence Report

2025 Annual Report