Welcome to the Town of Freedom
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TOWN OF FREEDOM
Elizabeth Priebe, Town Clerk
P.O. Box 457
Freedom, N.H. 03836
[Tel: 603-539-8269]
PUBLIC NOTICE-2021
The filing period for vacancies for Town Office elected positions and in the Freedom School District will commence on Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 through Friday, January 29th, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. The following positions are open for filing:
TOWN OFFICES:
One (1) Selectman — three (3) year term
One (1) Trustee of the Trust Funds — three (3) year term
One (1) Cemetery Trustee — three (3) year term
One (1) Cemetery Trustee — one (1) year term
Two (2) Library Trustees — three (3) year terms
One (1) Library Trustee – two (2) year term
Two (2) Planning Board Members — three (3) year terms
SCHOOL OFFICES:
One (1) Moderator — one (1) year term
One (1) School Board Member — three (3) year term
One (1) Auditor — one (1) year term
One (1) Clerk — one (1) year term
Filings may be made with the Town Clerk on Monday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Tuesday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Wednesdays 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday morning 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, and on Friday, January 29, 2021, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE: due to Covid concerns, please call to schedule an appointment to come in to file accordingly.
Elizabeth Priebe, Town Clerk
Town of Freedom
Town of Freedom – 2020 Re-Assessment
The Town of Freedom contracted with R.B. Wood & Associates, LLC. to do a statistical update of values in 2020. The last revaluation was completed in 2016.
In New Hampshire, the assessed value of individual properties is not adjusted each year. Values are only adjusted during periodic revaluations or when physical changes are made. A revaluation will account for these changes in value and seek to restore equity between individual assessments. The assessors and/or selectmen shall reappraise all real estate within the municipality so that the assessments are at full and true value at least as often as every fifth year, but can be adjusted yearly if market conditions dictate such. Based on the state’s equalization study, Freedom was compelled to complete the revaluation a year earlier than the required 5-year period so that all properties could be brought to current market value and contribute an equitable portion of the total tax burden.
Property tax bills received in November with a December 21, 2020 due date reflect the new property assessment values based on the revaluation which is now complete. The new assessment information is available for your to view online by clicking on the link for Assessing Data Review from the home page.
Pursuant to RSA 76:16 (b) “Any person aggrieved by the assessment of a tax by the selectmen or assessors and who has complied with the requirements of RSA 74, may, by March 1, following the date of notice of tax under RSA 76:1-a, and not afterwards, apply in writing on the form set out in paragraph III to the selectmen or assessors for an abatement of the tax.” The application for an abatement can be found by clicking here.
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OFFICE CLOSED TO PUBLIC
Effective Saturday, March 21, 2020, the Freedom Town Offices will be closed to the public until further notice. Town Office staff will still be working during normal business hours to serve the needs of the public and will be accepting appointments to transact business that cannot be done by mail, online, through email, or over the phone. Please refer to specific department below for further information:
POLICE – All Emergencies Call 9-1-1
FIRE – All Emergencies Call 9-1-1
There will be no public access to the Freedom Fire-Rescue Department Station on Village Road starting on Friday, 3/20/2020.
- The Station will be staffed as usual Monday-Friday 7 AM – 3 PM and will continue to respond to all calls.
- Call 539-4261 during the day for non-emergency calls or any other business
- Fire permits can be obtained online for Category 1 and 2 Campfires as well as Brush Fire Permits
SELECTMEN’S OFFICE & ASSESSING – 539-6323
Offices are closed to the public but staff is available by phone Monday-Thursday from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, or by email: office@townoffreedom.net or townadmin@townoffreedom.net.
Selectmen: The Selectmen will continue to meet for their regularly scheduled weekly meetings Mondays beginning at 6:30 PM. Please feel free to submit your comments or questions by email to townadmin@townoffreedom.net or mail to Selectmen, P.O. Box 227, Freedom, NH 03836 or via fax 603-539-8270 and they will be addressed during the public comment portion of the meeting.
Assessing: All assessing and property tax information can be found on the homepage at www.townoffreedom.net. All other inquiries can be directed by email to office@townoffreedom.net. Most forms such as exemption and credit applications, intents to cut, etc. can be found online at https://www.revenue.nh.gov/mun-prop/property/index.htm. Forms can be sent by mail to Town of Freedom, PO Box 227, Freedom, NH 03836, or dropped off in the hallway at the Town Office.
Tax Collector – 539-5572 Property tax information can be found on the homepage at www.townoffreedom.net. Tax payments can be mailed to PO Box 458, Freedom, NH 03836, or dropped in the mail slot in the vestibule at the Town Office, 33 Old Portland Road. Anyone seeking a receipt for their payment can include a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope with payment. The Tax Collector is in the office Mondays and Wednesdays for phone inquiries only from 11am – 1pm.
Building Inspector & Zoning Office – 539-6323 Applications are available online at www.townoffreedom.net or can be emailed or faxed upon request. Please call 387-0866 to schedule an inspection, or 986-0486 for an appointment with the Zoning Officer.
Town Clerk – 539-8269 The Town Clerk is available by appointment only during normal business hours: Monday 1 – 6pm, Tuesday 11am – 6pm, Wednesday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 12pm, or by email to freedomtownclerk@yahoo.com.
Please call during business hours to schedule an appointment for vehicle registrations and renewals, dog licensing, and any other inquiries such as marriage licenses or vital records.
Please continue to check the website for any further updates. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation in maintaining the health and safety of all.
Our Town
In between the Lakes Region and the White Mountain Region of NH, Freedom is a small town surrounding a little village. Take a walk through the village on a Saturday evening and you’ll encounter few cars, but enjoy the white picket fences, well-kept homes and large barns that hint of the towns history.
Freedom? In 1831 the village of North Effingham voted to secede from Effingham, and in 1832, the new town celebrated its independence by changing its name to “Freedom“.
For a tangible taste of Freedom history, visit The Historical Society’s charming museum where lemonade and cookies are served to visitors on summer afternoons. Members can also provide a quick sketch of the history of Freedom as seen in the houses standing along the quiet village streets.
Every year in August the community of Freedom celebrates “Old Home Week”, a New Hampshire tradition that was officially recognized by Proclamation in the New Hampshire State Legislature in 1913.
In the Village you’ll find the Town Hall, a Protestant church, Masonic Lodge and the Freedom Village Store: a non-profit, volunteer run store where you can get a cup of coffee, buy a newspaper and catch up with your neighbors. Just around the corner, the Public Library is open several days a week.
Offices closed on Monday, January 18
The Town Office, Tax Collector and Town Clerk offices will be closed on Monday, January 18
Danforth Bay bridge update
Release date – 1/8/2021 – The Danforth Bay Bridge is open to traffic as of Saturday, January 9, 2021. Final work will commence in the Spring of 2021 to wrap the project up in its entirety.
Supervisors of the Checklist Meet
The Freedom Supervisors of the Checklist will meet on Tuesday, January 19th from 7-8 pm at the Freedom Town Hall for additions and corrections to the checklist. Masks covering nose and mouth are required. Please wear gloves and bring your own pen. Applicants for registration who possess proof of identity, age, citizenship, and domicile should […]