Swanzey N.H. Police Department

06/20/2026

Notice: Matthews Road is open. Please observe the 30 mph speed limit and drive with caution as you would in your neighborhood.

06/02/2026

Attention Swanzey residents; we are pleased to announce that the bicycle in question has been recovered and returned to its rightful owner.

05/07/2026

Swanzey Residents,

We have received multiple calls on this scam as well. If you any questions please feel free to contact an officer at 603-355-2000.

We have received several calls and walk in complaints today about a text message being received advising the recipients that they are being subpoenaed to the Hillsborough Court. We would like to warn you that this appears to be a scam. The court system does not send out subpoenas via text. If you were subpoenaed to court it would be delivered by a law enforcement officer or the US mail. If you have any doubts you can reach the Hillsborough Court at 855-212-1234

03/20/2026

There has been a recent surge in scams involving fraudulent DMV messages regarding unpaid traffic tickets. If you receive a phone call, text message, mail, or email and are uncertain about its legitimacy, please contact us at 603-352-2869 for assistance. We are happy to help you verify the authenticity of the message involving any types of scams.

Here is an example below a scam below.

“Νew Hаmpshire Оfficial Notice

Dоcumеnt Number: NН-TR-2026-0321

Yоur trаffic fine іs overdue under New Hampѕhіre Traffic Law Ѕection 19C-19.173. Τhe follοwing measures will automatically tаke effect after March 21, 2026:

• 30-day licensе suspension
• Vеhiclе registration freeze
• 35% lаtе payment fee
• Viоlation recοrd entered into the stаte credіt and law ѕystem

Offіcial payment platform:

Тhis nοticе is legally binding. Pleаse process it as ѕoon as possible.”

03/03/2026

Press Release - For Immediate Release
For Additional Information Contact:
Joe DiRusso, Director of Public Works
(603) 352-7116
March 2, 2026

Swanzey Posts Town Roads with 6 Ton Weight Limit

In accordance with NH RSA 231:191, effective March 6, 2026, the Town of Swanzey will be restricting the weight limit to 6 tons on all roads until further notice. The following are exempt from the weight limit: emergency vehicles, home fuel delivery trucks, government owned vehicles, school buses, and residents whose only access to their residence or place of business is across a posted road without a load.

In the event of special circumstances, a Posted Highway Use Permit to allow a truck to travel on posted roads on a limited basis defined on the permit may be requested from the Director of Public Works, Joe DiRusso (603-352-7116).

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02/24/2026

Base Hill Road is reopened and power is restored.

02/24/2026

Motor vehicle accident on Base Hill Road. Base Hill Road is closed from West Swanzey Road (Route 10) to the Keene line.

Utility Pole and lines are down. Eversource is on scene.

02/07/2026

In anticipation of the incoming weather, drivers are advised to prioritize safety and slow down while navigating Swanzey's roads. We appreciate your patience with road crews as they work diligently to clear the roads.

01/27/2026

Snow storm updates: The Swanzey Police Department extends its gratitude to the Department of Public Works for their diligent efforts in maintaining clear roads over the past few days.

As traffic returns to normal, we remind motorists to remove all snow from their vehicles. Pursuant to Jessica's law, passed in 2001, drivers are required to clear all snow and ice from their vehicles, specifically the roof, hood, and trunk, prior to operating them on public roads.

01/24/2026

Notice to Swanzey Residents: A major winter storm is predicted to hit Sunday into Monday, potentially resulting in power outages and hazardous road conditions. We kindly request your cooperation in reducing exposure to adverse weather by limiting roadway usage, allowing road crews to efficiently clear the roads.