Welcome To Emerald Lake Village District!
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.
WATER BAN IN EFFECT
There is presently a Water Ban in effect for ELVD. NO OUTDOOR WATER USAGE of any type.
A Typical Water Leak
WATER NEWS - LEAK DETECTION/TEMPORARY WATER SHUT-OFF NOTICES/REPAIRS
You Can Help Us Find Water Leaks
Posted 9/1/23
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.
Finding a Leak on a service line/main:
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.
Info on where to check inside your home from New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (from Fact Sheet WD-DWGB-26-23):
For any residents willing to help, Thank you!
Sincerely, Board of Commissioners
ELVD MEETINGS SCHEDULE
Notice of Emerald Lake Village District Workshop and Special Meetings
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 5:30pm
Place: Meetinghouse Beach, 103 Gould Pond Rd. (Hillsboro)
Agenda: HERE
By: ELVD Commissioners' Workshop Meeting
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
2025 ELVD ANNUAL MEETING
Time:10am-noon voting of officials -
12:30 pm meeting start time
Place: Hillsboro Deering Elementary School - 4 Hillcat Dr. Hillsboro, NH (Off Schoot St.)
Agenda: ANNUAL MEETING
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 17, 2025
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.
ELVD NEWS BRIEFS
Posted 4/20/2025
Lake Filling To Begin Week Of 4/21/25
Estimated final Lake fill level is being planned for mid-May 2025. Once lake is at full summer operating level, the rafts will be deployed prior to the Memorial Day weekend.
Posted 4/15/2025
ELVD 2025 Annual Meeting Notice
Posted 4/12/2025
Road Work Continues
Posted 5/9/2025
ELVD Drinking Water Flouride Level
Posted 4/2/2025
2025 ELVD Voting and Annual Meeting
Posted 4/2/2025
2025 ELVD Candidates
Posted 3/31/2025
Easter Bunny!
Posted 3/31/2025
Easter Egg Hunt
Posted 2/22/2025
Reduced Vehicle Weight Limit
February 21, 2025 Town of Hillsborough - REDUCED WEIGHT LIMITS ON TOWN ROADS
All municipal roads within the Town of Hillsborough, excluding West Main Street and Henniker Street, shall be closed to vehicles in excess of 6 tons from February 24, 2025, until further notice. Fuel delivery trucks and emergency vehicles are excluded. Permission to exceed this limit may be granted by contacting Mr. Ernie Butler, Road Agent, at 464-3877, extension 253.
Posted 1/19/2025
IMPORTANT! The ELVD Road Contractor Or His Employees
Posted 1/7/2025
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If your vehicle is in the right of way for plowing, sanding or other necessary roadwork to maintain the roads, including but not limited to pothole repair, winter maintenance and emergency road work, you will be towed.
Please be mindful of speed when passing by heavy equipment working and trucks plowing/sanding.
This is your notice to keep vehicles out of the right of way so that our road contractor can perform the work needed, or your vehicle will be towed.
Thank you,
The Emerald Lake Village Board of Commissioners
Posted 12/19/24
Sand Pile
Posted 11/19/24
DISTRICT WINTER PARKING RULES IN EFFECT
Dear Neighbor,
In an effort to better maintain our roads during the winter months, Emerald Lake Village District is asking all residents to refrain from parking and/or placing objects on District roads at all time from November 15th through April 1st.
Short term parking for a few minute, using four way flashers, is acceptable as long as licensed driver is within visual sight of the road.
Vehicles and/or objects in the District right-of-way for extended periods of time are subject to removal at your expense.
ELVD roads are much narrower than most roads. Although the District right of way extends 40 feet wide, many of our roads were constructed to less than half that width. Any vehicle that reduces the width of a District road creates a significant hazard to other residents and prevents proper maintenance, grading, and plowing of District roads.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The Emerald Lake Village Board of Commissioners
Posted 11/14/24
Road Work
AlSO IMPORTANT
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.