Notices
Notices offer crucial updates for our community, such as business closures for vacations, town beach news, or other matters affecting the daily lives of our residents and visitors. Click on the photo to access more information directly.
19th Annual Green Up Wilmot!
The snow banks have disappeared from the roadsides – that means it’s time for Green Up Wilmot. Registration for this year’s townwide cleanup – the nineteenth – will open on Friday, April 4.
The event will run from Saturday, April 12 through Saturday, April 26. The townwide event, sponsored by the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) and the Town of Wilmot, ensures roadsides throughout town will look wonderful this summer.
Starting Tuesday, April 8, blue bags will be available outside the town office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays during the campaign. Plastic grocery bags and five-gallon buckets also are easy-to-use trash-gathering containers.
Folks who have previously volunteered will receive an email on April 4 with a list of roads in town and guidelines for picking up trash.
More information is available from the WCA at wca@wilmotwca.org.
Spring Term -Adventures in Learning
The spring term of Adventures in Learning begins April 14th (unless otherwise noted). Visit www.ailcsc.com/register to register for courses and pay membership dues. For more information, call the AIL office at (603) 526-3690, or visit the AIL website.
Burn Permits Now Required
As of March 19, 2025, with the loss of adequate snow cover, burn permits are now required for all outside burning in the Town of New London.
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Please remember:
During certain conditions, such as high fire danger days, burning may be restricted by local fire wardens. Before burning, call New London Dispatch at (603) 526-2626.
See below for some some commonly asked questions and answers:
Q: How do I get a burn permit?
A: A burn permit can be obtained online at https://nh.burnsafeamerica.com/ or by calling NLFD at (603) 526-6073. Seasonal burn permits can be renewed at the firehouse Monday-Friday 7AM-7PM
Q: How far from structures does my fire need to be?
A: Fires must be located at least 50 feet from structures.
Q: When can I kindle a fire?
A: A fire may be kindled with a permit only between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. unless it is actually raining. After calling New London Dispatch to check if burning is allowed that day.
Q: If I started my Category II or III fire while it was raining and it stops raining, do I have to extinguish the fire?
A: YES - “Raining” means sustained precipitation that is actively occurring of sufficient intensity and duration so as to prevent the fire from spreading in woodland fuels.
Q: Do I have to stay with my fire?
A: YES - “Attended” means that an individual responsible for the fire and capable of extinguishing the fire is on the same property as the fire, is able to immediately extinguish the fire, and has the fire in plain view.
Q: What is a “completely extinguished fire”?
A: “Completely Extinguished Fire” means to extinguish, with water, so that it emits no smoke, heat or flames. The term does not include a buried fire.
LIABILITIES:
ANY person, firm or corporation causing or kindling a fire without a permit, when a permit is required, and also any person by whose negligence or the negligence of his agents any fire shall cause, is liable to the town for all expenses incurred in attending or extinguishing such fire. If fire escapes from 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.
PENALTIES:
ANY person violating any provision of the section 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. Violations of the law (RSA 227-L) are subject to the following penalties: Violation - May be fined up to $1,000. Misdemeanor - May be fined up to $2,000 or imprisoned up to one year or both.
2025 Hazardous Waste Collection Dates
PLAN AHEAD! Here are the posted 2025 Hazardous Waste Collection dates and sites:
Upcoming 2025 Hazardous Waste Collection:
Saturday, May 3 in Lebanon at DHMC Lot 27, 52 Labombard Rd
Saturday, May 31 in Newport at the Newport Highway Garage, 449 S Main St
Friday, July 11 in Lebanon at DHMC Lot 27, 52 Labombard Rd
Saturday, August 9 in New London at the New London Highway Garage, 184 S Pleasant St
Saturday, September 27 in Lebanon at DHMC Lot 27, 52 Labombard Rd
ALL COLLECTIONS ARE 9 AM — NOON – Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lot 27, 52 Labombard Road, Lebanon from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Kids Summer Camps at The Fells
Each July we offer three half-day camps for children. In 2025, the first camp we offer is Watercolor Painting (July 7-9) with local artist Debbie Campbell. This camp covers the essentials of painting nature. Campers, ages 10-13, study painting techniques and express their creativity while learning about color, composition and perspective. In Watch Your Garden Grow (July 14-16) campers, ages 8-11, will have the chance to explore the science and art of gardening through hands-on experience. Nature Explorers (July 21-23) is for children ages 6-10 and is co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association (LSPA). Campers will learn about nature at the Hay Estate by exploring and playing in the woodlands, meadows, and wetlands. Scholarships are available for all three of our summer camps. To register a camper CLICK HERE or for more information, please email us at info@thefells.org or call us at 603-763-4789 x3
Register today for the WCA’s Black Fly Blitz
Online registration for the Wilmot Community Association’s 17 th Black Fly Blitz will be
available until 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24.
Until May 24, race registration is free for children 11 years and younger and $25 for everyone 12 and older. On race day, registration will increase by $5 for everyone 12 and older.
Registration is available at www.pinnaclestrive.com.
The WCA’s Black Fly Blitz 5K run/walk starts at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 in Wilmot. Registration is at the Town Green, 9 Kearsarge Valley Road, Wilmot. The relatively flat course runs clockwise around the “Wilmot Flat” loop.
For the safety of participants, please leave your dog at home.
More information is available a 603-526-7934, wca@wilmotwca.org or wilmotwca.org.
Spring Garden Tips
As the weather warms, it’s tempting to jump into spring garden cleanup. But before you grab your rake this weekend, consider how your actions impact pollinators and other insects. By delaying cleanup, adjusting your approach, and doing less overall, you can provide essential habitat and support biodiversity. Here are some recommendations and best practices:
- Timing Matters: You may have heard the advice to "leave the leaves" in the fall, but what about spring? The best approach is to wait until temperatures stay consistently above 50°F (10°C), or until apple and pear blossoms have faded. However, many insects continue developing in leaf litter throughout spring and summer, so leaving some plant material year-round provides the best habitat.
- Why Leaves Matter: Leaves are more than garden debris—they provide essential shelter for pollinators and other beneficial insects.
How to Clean Up Thoughtfully: Instead of removing all organic material, adopt a balanced approach:
- Move, Don’t Remove: Relocate thick or matted leaves to less visible areas like garden edges, under shrubs, or compost piles. Lighter leaves can remain in place.
- Fluff, Don’t Bag: Loosen dense leaf layers to allow light, rain, and emerging plants to penetrate.
- Tidy Selectively: Clear leaves only from high-visibility areas like garden borders and paths.
- Avoid using leaf blowers or shredders.
A gentler, more mindful cleanup not only helps your garden thrive but also gives pollinators the shelter they need to survive and flourish. Read more details in the full article: https://nhaudubon.org/spring-garden-cleanup-supporting.../
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Summer Sports Camps at the Outing Club
The Outing Club is excited to be partnering with KRHS Varsity Coaches, Chelsea Williams & Couper Gunn for an exciting summer of youth sport camps!
Whether your student-athlete is new to the sport, or a returning player our OC Field Hockey & OC Soccer Camps will offer them the opportunity to improve their skills as they learn from and work with excellent coaches and members of the KRHS Varsity Athletic Teams.
To Learn More & Register:
https://theoutingclub.org/youth-sports/summer/
Questions:
Email: recreation@theoutingclub.org
PLUS: Stay tuned for additional exciting weeknight offerings from the OC! We look forward to an awesome summer of athletic fun at Woodard Park and The Outing Club Indoor Center!
March Newsleter
Thot off the press is the March edition of the Wilmot Community Association’s newsletter.
