Main Office: 147 West Main Street - Suite 103, Hillsborough, NH 03244
Mailing Address: PO Box 1753, Hillsborough, NH 03244
Telephone: 603-464-3128
info@elvdnh.com
Emerald Lake Village District (“ELVD”) within the Town of Hillsborough was established in 1979 for the community surrounding Emerald Lake, also known as Gould Pond. Originally a subdivision of seasonal homes, it has developed into primary homes for the majority of its residents. ELVD through a Board of Commissioners manages the well based water system, the beaches and recreational areas, and approximately fourteen miles of roads.
ELVD is also a community of people who enjoy the unique advantage of their own lake and beaches, as well as the proximity of Fox Forest, Pat’s Peak for skiing, and access to the shopping and dining available in Hillsborough, while located close to Concord in the southwest part of New Hampshire.
There is presently a Water Ban in effect for ELVD. NO OUTDOOR WATER USAGE of any type.
Hello Residents,
As I’m sure many are aware that we have been trucking in water this summer to fill our water tank. While we generally see more water usage in summer months than winter months, we suspect there may be a leak or leaks across the system at this time. This could include a main line, a homeowners line or a leak inside your home. With lots of ground to cover, I am asking for residents to help by checking their own home and surrounding area for any and all leaks! We all benefit with the more of us that are vigilant in finding leaks, repairing leaky faucets, running toilets, etc.
If you suspect a leak please report it!
Email the commissioners at info@elvdnh.com or reach us by phone. Phone numbers can be found on our "ELVD Officials" page by clicking HERE. Or call Aquaman at (603) 942-6138.
For any residents willing to help, Thank you!
Sincerely, Board of Commissioners
Notice of Emerald Lake Village District Workshop and Special Meetings
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Place: ELVD Office
Agenda: HERE
By: ELVD Commissioners' Workshop Meeting
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024 - ELVD Annual Meeting
Time: Vote for Officials 10am-noon, meeting
@ 12:30
Place: Hillsboro Deering Elementary School located at 4 Hillcat Dr. Hillsboro, NH
By: ELVD Commissioners
**Dates and locations subject to change based in District and Business needs.
**Agenda outlines to be posted prior to each individual meeting, Agendas are subject to change up to and including during the meetings as the BOC deems necessary to conduct district business.
Notice of Emerald Lake Village District Monthly Commissioners' Meetings
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024 (Postponed due to weather)
Time: 6:30pm
Place: ELVD Office
Agenda: HERE
By: ELVD Commissioners' Monthly Meeting
**Dates and locations subject to change based on District and Business needs.
**Agenda outlines to be posted prior to each individual meeting, Agendas are subject to change up to and including during the meetings as the BOC deems necessary to conduct district business.
Dear Residents,
Spring Road grading will start this week. Please remember to not park on the street/right of way so roads can be graded properly.
Thank you,
ELVD Board of Commisisoners
During this week and possibly into next week, Contractors from Aquamen and Wright Pierce engineering will be in the district marking our water system infrastructure locations so that the items may be electronically located in the future. There will be small flags placed at valve locations which may require them to be on the property for that purpose.
The board wanted to try and share this information in advance to try and alleviate any concerns with people on property or with flags left in the yards.
Thank you,
ELVD Board of Commisisoners
EMERALD LAKE VILLAGE DISTRICT SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST
SATURDAY - APRIL 13, 2024, 10-10:30AM
The Hillsboro Supervisors of the checklist will be in session April 13, 2024, from 10:00 - 10:30 AM for the purpose of additions or corrections to the checklist at the Hillsborough Town office, 27 School St., Hillsborough, NH. If your primary domicile is in the ELVD district, and you are not registered, please bring a photo ID, proof of residency, and proof of citizenship. You may also change your party, your name, address, or drivers license number in order to correct records.
EMERALD LAKE VILLAGE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER MEETING
THURSDAY - APRIL 18, 2024, 6:30PM
Commissioner Meeting @ 6:30 PM at the district office located at 147 W. Main St. Hillsboro, NH. All meetings are open to the public.
OFFICE OPEN FOR RECEIVING ABSENTEE BALLOTS
FRIDAY - APRIL 19, 2024, 3:00 - 5:00PM
The district office shall be open to receive applications for absentee ballots, to provide voters the opportunity to complete absentee ballots, and to receive returned ballots on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the ELVD office, 147 W. Main St., Hillsborough, NH. [RSA 657:1, II (c) ] This is the last day for accepting absentee ballots if unable to attend the Annual Meeting on April 20, 2024. To turn one in prior to April 19, email clerk@elvdnh.com for an application.
EMERALD LAKE VILLAGE DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING
SATURDAY - APRIL 20, 2024
Voting of officials 10 AM - Noon
Annual Meeting and voting of warrant articles 12:30PM
At Hillsboro Deering Elementary School located at 4 Hillcat Dr. Hillsboro, NH
Click Here For The 2024 ELVD Annual Report
The Annual Report is also available to be picked up at the mailbox cluster (in the file folders) found on the front and back. They will be replenished as needed.
Thank you, Board of Commissioners
2024 ELVD Warrant Articles (DRAFT)
Dear Residents
This is an important reminder that we are still in an outdoor water ban. This means NO outdoor water use:
Exceptions include: Fruits, vegetables, and herbs may be watered using a hand-held watering can or bucket, Washing/bathing of domesticated household animals is permitted and Livestock, fowl, farm animals, etc. may be watered using buckets only.
A $250 fine + any other expenses will occur for first offense.
Money spent on trucking in water:
2023: More than $72,000
2022: More than $115,000
2021: More than $47,000
2020: More than $152,000
We must be able to meet the high demand of water use (such as 4th of July weekend) all year long before the state will clear us of our Source Water Capacity violation (in place since 2019). We are not trucking in water so select residents can sneak outdoor water use, but so that we can all live day to day life. Until such time our wells are able to sustain enough water for all residents, all year long, we will remain in an outdoor water ban.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation,
Board of Commissioners
Emerald Lake Beaches and Parks are Private and for the use of District Residents Only
ELVD Beaches and Parks are currently operating on Summer hours, Sunrise to Sunset. The Gate at Eastman Park and barricades at Emerald Beach are shut at Sunset each evening. All beaches are closed at sunset and all after hours activity should be reported to the Hillsborough Police.
No Jet Skis On Emerald Lake
RSA 270:74 prohibits the use of skicraft (one and two person) on all public bodies of water less than 75 acres in size. Gould Pond (Emerald Lake) is 59 acres in size. An example of a skicraft is a Jet Ski and they are not allowed due to the size of our lake. For a full description of a skicraft see RSA 270:73.
Dogs at ELVD Beaches
ELVD Beach Rules and Regulations were updated to restrict dogs access (not permitted) to the following beaches; Eastman Beach, Emerald Beach, Hummingbird Beach. Owners are permitted to take their Dogs to the Meeting House Beach (Gould Pond Rd.) and to Burnham Park (Red Fox Crossing) for swimming /exercise. At all times and all locations, dogs must be in full control of a responsible person who shall ensure that any litter or waste caused by the dog is cleaned up immediately.
Seasonal Water Shutoffs
BOC reminds all seasonal residents that we offer FREE water shut off starting October 15th through April 15th. Turn on in the spring is also free. Property owners will still be billed for non-seasonal shutoff or turn-on service.
Leak Reporting/Water Issues
All leaks should be reported to an ELVD Commissioner HERE and also by contacting Aquamen at (603) 942-6138.
Water Shut-off and Turn-on
To request your water service be shut-off or turned on, please contact Aquamen at 603-397-7814. 48 hours notice required unless it is an emergency. Homeowner must be present when water is turned on. $50/fee per shut-off and/or turn on will be invoiced by Emerald Lake Village District. Turn-on and shut-off service is not available on weekends, holidays, or same day, except in an emergency. If your shut-off or turn-on is seasonal (off for winter/on in the spring) there is no charge, but it must be scheduled between October and May. Self-service is considered tampering and punishable by a fine.
Please leave a message at the ELVD office (603-464-3128) so we may record the information.