About Pittsfield

Welcome to the Town of Pittsfield!

Welcome! Pittsfield is a small rural community of about 4,500 residents, located in Merrimack County, nestled in the Suncook Valley region of NH approx. 600′ above sea level. Pittsfield is known for its beautiful landscape, farm land, country setting and the Suncook Valley Rotary Club’s well-known Hot Air Balloon Festival that takes place every August.

The historic downtown village of Pittsfield offers a middle high school, elementary school, library, grocery store, two banks, restaurants, auto repair shops, gas station, dentist office, post office, drug store, hardware store, and many other small businesses which serve our residents. Everything in the downtown village is within walking distance. Pittsfield is also home to Globe Manufacturing Company, LLC; a world leader in firefighter suit manufacturing and employs nearly 400 people. Globe Manufacturing has been in Pittsfield, NH since 1901.

Use the links on the left to find town government and department information as well as local news and events.

If you are new to the area, or considering moving to Pittsfield, see our Resources for New Residents.

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