About These Documents and Resources
This page collects the most commonly used financial, budget, and community documents for the Town. These materials help residents understand how tax rates are set, how budgets are developed, and how town and school operations are planned.
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- Tax Rate and Assessing Information
- Town and School Budget Materials
- Meeting Schedules and Committee Resources
- School Department Reports
- Annual Town Reports (2007–2024)
- Senior Services and Community Support
- Town Meeting Survey Results
- Links of Interest
- Black Bear Information
Tax Rate and Assessing Information
Key documents explaining the annual tax rate, historical trends, and the process used to determine assessments.
- 2025 Tax Rate Breakdown
- 2023 Tax Rate Calculation Chart
- Historical Tax Rates
- How the tax rate is set
- DRA Assessing Presentation
- NH Property Taxes
Town and School Budget Materials
Proposed budgets, worksheets, and department-level reports outlining planned spending and capital needs for upcoming fiscal years.
- 2026 Proposed Select Board Budget
- 2025 Tax Rate Calculation Chart
- 2026 Capital Reserve Fund Worksheet
- School: Proposed Budget FY 2027
- School: Initial FY27 Budget Proposal Presentation
Meeting Schedules and Committee Resources
Annual meeting schedules and guidance for committee members on roles, responsibilities, and procedures.
School Department Reports
Detailed reports covering building and grounds, curriculum, special education, technology, and other school budget areas.
- School: Building and Grounds Budget Report
- School: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Budget Report
- School: Special Education and Student Services Budget Report
- School: Technology Budget Report
Annual Town Reports (2007–2024)
An archive of official annual reports documenting town activities, financial statements, and department updates.
- 2024 Town Report
- 2023 Town Report
- 2022 Town Report
- 2021 Town Report
- 2020 Town Report
- 2019 Town Report
- 2018 Town Report
- 2017 Town Report
- 2016 Town Report
- 2015 Town Report
- 2014 Town Report
- 2013 Town Report
- 2012 Town Report
- 2011 Town Report
- 2010 Town Report
- 2009 Town Report
- 2008 Town Report
- 2007 Town Report
Senior Services and Community Support
Local and regional resources offering information and assistance for seniors and caregivers.
Town Meeting Survey Results
Summaries of community feedback on Town Meeting participation, including full responses and attendance-based breakdowns.
- Town Meeting Survey: All Responses
- Town Meeting Survey: Attendance Every Year/Frequent
- Town Meeting Survey: Attendance Once or Never
Black Bear Information
The following documents provide information on black bears in the Town of Lyme, including their habitat, behavior, and how to prevent encounters. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Living with Black Bears” brochure provides an overview of black bear biology and tips for securing trash and other attractants. The “Black Bear Fact Sheet” from the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension provides additional information on black bear behavior and safety tips. The “Black Bear Sighting Form” allows residents to report black bear sightings to the Town.