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Municipal Considerations

  • Derry is the 4th Largest Community in NH with a population of 34,317 (US Census 2020)
  • It takes about $1.4 Million in new commercial development to decrease our property tax rate by one penny ($0.01)
  • A unified town with a clear sense of the town’s identity are two important considerations to move Derry forward

Current State

  • Masterplan was updated during 2020 & 2021
    • Community input was gathered
    • Town Council and Administrative Departments use the Masterplan to guide ongoing initiatives
  • Annual Budget - $51.6 Million
  • 260 Town Employees
    • 226 union employees covered by 7 contracts
    • Five-year contracts in place – expiration 2026

Understanding Derry's Tax Rate

  

  • Derry’s 2021 tax rate at $24.76 is currently ranked #59th out of 259 NH communities…58 communities have higher tax rates
    • In 2015 Derry ranked 30th only 29 communities had higher tax rates
  • Derry has benefitted from prudent fiscal management and a professional town staff that has fostered economic development

Current Initiatives

  • Exit 4A   
  • Abbott Court Development 
  • West Running Brook Village 
  • Public Safety Facility - emerging

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