Town of Bow Bulletin
Pumpkins for fall

October 2020


Fall is here and with that comes Halloween!

Halloween Decoration

Town-wide Halloween Trick or Treating will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Be safe and have fun!

Here are some recommended safety guidelines, 

If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact the Town Manager's Office at 603-223-3910

National Drug Take Back Day

October 24, 2020

National Drug Take Back Day is a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s homes. Expired, unused, or unwanted controlled substances are a potential source of supply for the increasing abuse of pharmaceutical drugs in the United States and this is an unacceptable risk to public health and safety every day.

National Drug Take Back Day is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement agencies, and is designed to put a spotlight on this program.

Bow Police accepts expired, unused, or unwanted controlled substances every day at the Bow Safety Center located at 7 Knox Road. 
The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Deposit your containers in the grey metal container in the vestibule.

  

Pills being dumped in a bowl
Household Hazardous Waste Day

Don't Be a Victim of a Car Break-in


Man breaking into car

The Police Department has seen a recent increase in the number in car break-ins in Bow. Please lock your doors and don’t leave valuables inside. If possible, install sensor lights and camera’s to deter and/or catch the perpetrator in the act for us. 

Please call 228-0511 to report any suspicious activity that you may see.   

Are you Monitoring your kids on Social Media?

Kids on their Cell phones

Please monitor your children’s Instagram accounts as some kids are joining non-desirable pages and posting things that are either hurtful, or criminal in context, that pinpoint Bow citizens. 

The Bow Police Department thanks those who adhere to See Something, Say Something and report such acts

Voting Sign

Election News and Information


Dates to Remember

General Election Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

All voting will take place at the Bow Community Center, 3 Bow Center Road, Bow, NH

Voter Registration Information

Last day to Register to Vote at the Town Clerks office before the General Election is October 28, 2020 by 9:30 AM. You can always register to vote on Election day at the polls.

Any Bow resident who is at least 18 years old, or who will be 18 on or before the next election day, may register to vote in person at the Town Clerk's Office at 10 Grandview road.

You must bring a photo ID and if you do not have proof of residency and/or citizenship you can sign either a Domicile Affidavit or Qualified Voter Affidavit.

Please call the Town Clerk's Office if you have any questions on the type of documentation required at 603-223-3980 or email mnaik@bownh.gov.

Voter Registration by Absentee (by Mail)

Due to Covid-19 you may request absentee voter registration forms and instructions from your clerk while requesting an absentee ballot. They will be mailed to you.

Supervisors of the Checklist must review and approve your application. Supervisors are meeting on October 28, 2020 between 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM. You are registered to vote when the supervisors approve the application.

College Students

If you are a college student away from home, who is not registered to vote, contact the Town Clerk's Office for an Absentee Voter's Registration Packet. You can call the office at 603-223-3980 or email mnaik@bownh.gov.


Voting by Absentee Ballot

Absentee Ballots have come in.

Absentee ballots can be picked up from the Town clerk’s office up until the day before the election. Over 1200 ballots were mailed out on September 28, 2020, for all the requests we had on file. Call our office if you have not received your ballot.

Request your absentee ballot from your Town as early as possible. Absentee ballot request forms can also be found on the Town of Bow website on the Elections page or use the link here http://bownh.gov/747/Vote-by-Absentee-Ballot or at the NH Secretary of State website at http://sos.nh.gov/

New rules allow any NH voter with COVID-19 concerns to request an absentee ballot for the 2020 elections. Concern for Covid-19 is one of the reasons on the form. On the ballot return affidavit envelope sign under Physical Disability section.

Only one postage stamp required to return the absentee ballot.

Ballots can be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Election day at the polls by the voter with an ID at the designated drop off, or has to reach us by mail by 5:00 p.m. on election day. A family member can bring the ballot in on election day with an ID, and fill out the delivery agent form. 

It is the voter's responsibility to have the ballot back to the Bow Town Clerk's office in time for your vote to be counted. To increase the likelihood the absentee ballot arrives on time and to assist with an expected high volume of absentee ballots, we recommend mailing it at least two weeks before the election.

After 5 days, check the voter information lookup, absentee ballot link, to see if your clerk has received the request and mailed the ballot.

Track your ballot at:    http://app.sos.nh.gov


Overseas Citizens and Armed Forces Registration

Generally, all U.S. citizens 18 years or older who are or will be residing outside the United States during an election period are eligible to vote absentee in any election for Federal office. In addition, all members of the Uniformed Services, their family members, and members of the Merchant Marine and their family members, who are U.S. citizens, may vote absentee in Federal, state and local elections.

The Federal Voting Assistance Program's website is a good source of information for citizens covered by this program. For an armed service voter, "legal voting residence" can be the state or territory where you last resided prior to entering military service or the state or territory that you have since claimed as your legal residence.

For overseas citizens, "legal state of residence" for voting purposes is the state or territory where you last resided immediately prior to your departure from the United States.

For more specifics on determining voting residency please consult the Voting Assistance Guide Covid-19 related voting instructions from the Secretary of State at
http://bownh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4824/COVID-RELATED-VOTING-INSTRUCTIONS 

If you have any questions, please call the Town Clerk's office 223-3980 or email me at mnaik@bownh.gov

Don't forget to review the Election protocols that have been put in place for the upcoming elections. If you have any questions, please contact the Town Clerk's Office 603-223-3980.


Drought Conditions Worsen

Water Faucet

As drought conditions persist throughout the state, and as they continue to worsen, the NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is urging residents to conserve water now, and to report well problems to the state.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the entire state remains in drought and 8.5% of the state has now been elevated to D3-Extreme Drought. This is the third of four stages of drought. The lack of snow pack this past winter, along with well-below average precipitation this year are causing groundwater and surface water levels to continue to drop.

Help Wanted Sign

Job Opportunities


Seasonal Temporary Driver/Laborer  The Department of Public Works has an opening for a Full-time Seasonal Temporary Driver/Laborer. For a complete job description and application, please visit www.bownh.gov. 

Circulation Desk Assistant The Baker Free Library is seeking a Part-time Circulation Desk Assistant. For a complete job description and application please visit. www.bowbakerfreelibrary.org

Account Clerk The Town Clerk/Tax Collector's Office is seeking applicants for an open  Part-time Account Clerk poisition. Please visit www.bownh.gov for a an application and job description.


Photo of Passport


Need a Passport?


The Baker Free Library can help you with that. 

As of  September 1, 2020, the Library we will be accepting passport applications by Appointment Only.
No Walk-ins at this time. Please contact the Library to make an appointment. Our schedule will be Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m.-
3:00 p.m. For more information, visit our website or call (603) 224-7113.

Stay Connected


The greater the involvement of our citizens, the stronger our community will be. Here are some of the ways you can stay connected with the Town of Bow:
  • Find ways to get involved and see the latest news on our website

  • Sign Up for the "Town Bulletin" E-Newsletter
  • Visit us at the Bow Municipal Building, 10 Grandview Road
  • Call (603) 223-3910, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m
  • Read the latest meeting minutes for all the Town boards here: https://nh-bow.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/

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