AboutVision Statement from the Community Profile
Rindge is a community committed to managing the balance between the collective vision of its residents, the dictates of its environment, and its commercial needs. We will accomplish this by relying on individual diversity and active participation of all community segments in preserving the town's natural assets and small town, rural flavor.
We demonstrate commitment and support of our vision for the community, its natural resources, commercial, residential, and environmental needs by...
Encouraging each member of the community to participate in and support town committees, organizations and their related activities.
Providing activities for a wide cross-section of our community that promote inclusion discussion, and communication, including periodic forums such as the Rindge Community Profile.
Conserving and managing our natural resources through the thoughtful and deliberate support of updating our Master Plan, consistent implementation of Town Meeting decisions related to zoning, conservation and other related activities.
Supporting and encouraging the development of locally owned farms, businesses and cottage industries through local incentives, information exchanges and exhibits.
Preserving and promoting the history, lore, traditions, and arts and crafts of our community.
Planning for the growth and development of quality services to support our community such as education, social services, fire, police, highway, and recreation departments.
Establishing and maintaining a cooperative open partnership between business, civic, non-profit, religious, educational, and town interests through regularly scheduled opportunities for dialogues.
Continuing to foster business development by proactively attracting businesses and industries that will work in a Cooperative partnership with the town.
News
The Town of Rindge is located in the picturesque Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. Rts. 119 and 202 are the major routes through the town, which is located just over the border from Massachusetts and less than an hour's drive from Vermont. The Town has 37.1 square miles of land area, with 2.7 square miles of inland water area. Rindge offers visitors many opportunities for sightseeing, recreation, and shopping. Residents enjoy the natural environment, historic heritage, and accessibility of business and commercial development.
History Rindge has a rich history, which has been well documented in the Stearn's History of Rindge, NH 1736-1874 and Town on the Border, Rindge 1874-1988, available in a box set for $55 at the Rindge Town Office. The Historical Society is a valuable resource for people who wish to learn more. Visit their web page for more information.
Economy The following web pages offer information on the town and the regional economy:
Natural Resources Rindge is home to many lakes and ponds, including Lake Monomonac, Contoocook Lake, Emerson Pond, Grassy Pond, Hubbard Pond, Bullet Pond, Pool Pond, Crowcroft Pond, Annett State Park and Pearly Pond. There are ample opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating. Rindge is part of the Rails to Trails network. Rindge is also very close to Mount Monadnock, the most climbed mountain in the world. Information can be found online at the Team Jaffrey web site.
Rindge is a community committed to managing the balance between the collective vision of its residents, the dictates of its environment, and its commercial needs. We will accomplish this by relying on individual diversity and active participation of all community segments in preserving the town's natural assets and small town, rural flavor.
We demonstrate commitment and support of our vision for the community, its natural resources, commercial, residential, and environmental needs by...
