In and Around Penacook, NH

Penacook is a village within the city of Concord, NH.

Schools

Most of the students who live in Penacook attend schools in the Merrimack Valley School District, depending on their address.

Libraries, Parks, & Public Services

Residents of Penacook have access to all services of Concord, including libraries and parks. Public services are handled through the City of Concord.

Information for Voters

Election Days & Polls

In 2026, Primary Election Day is Tuesday, September 8, and the General Election is on Tuesday, November 3.

Polls within the City of Concord are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

• Ward 1 residents vote at Merrimack Valley High School.

• Ward 2 residents vote at The Barn at Bull Meadow, at 63 Bog Road.

Voter Registration

You can register at your polling place on election day. Before each election, the last day to register is the last meeting of the Supervisors of the Checklist.

By law, the supervisors meet periodically, as well as 6 to 13 days before each state election. All meetings are held at Council Chambers, 37 Green Street, 2nd Floor.

The next supervisors’ meeting is on June 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., for periodic maintenance and verification of the checklist in accordance with RSA 654:38. Anyone may attend the meeting to observe or register to vote.

New Information: To register, you need to show proof of identity, age, U.S. citizenship, and primary residence address. Typically, the documents you will need are a driver’s or non-driver’s license (for the identity, age, and residence) and a passport or birth certificate (for the U.S. citizenship). For citizenship only, if you do not have the passport or birth certificate available, you may complete a qualified voter affidavit to attest that you are a U.S. citizen.

More information about registering to vote is available in the NH Department of State FAQ, on the NH Department of State website, and on the Voter Information Lookup dashboard.

You are strongly encouraged to check your voter registration status before Election Day, so you know what documentation you need to bring with you on Election Day.

Wards 1 & 2

Residents in Penacook are in Ward 1 and Ward 2. Check your ward and polling location through the Concord City Clerk.

CITY COUNCIL

The Concord City Council consists of 10 ward councilors, 4 at-large councilors, and the City's Mayor, who presides over the City Council meetings. Ward councilors are elected every 2 years in odd-numbered years; at-large councilors serve staggered 4-year terms, two members being elected at each municipal election. The Mayor serves a 2-year term.

Councilor Brent Todd, Concord Ward One
P.O. Box 3405
Concord, NH 03302
(603) 753-9609
brenttoddconcord@gmail.com

Councilor Michele Horne, Concord Ward Two
(603) 533-9278
mhorne@concordnh.gov

Voter information is available on the Concord City website.