Our thoughts are with the residents of Rindge and Jaffrey as we learn of the loss of "26K9"

In Honor of Lawrence “Larry” Harris

March 23, 1937 – August 06, 2026

The Town of Rindge respectfully announces the funeral services for Lawrence “Larry” Harris, a longtime and deeply respected member of the Rindge community.

Larry dedicated more than 50 years of service to the communities of Rindge and Jaffrey as an Animal Control Officer and served 20 years as a Town Constable. Throughout his many years of service, Larry was known for his unwavering commitment to helping others. Whether responding to accidents and traffic incidents, assisting residents with home repairs, shoveling driveways, plowing roads, or simply lending a helping hand, Larry was always willing to serve his neighbors and community.

His dedication and service were formally recognized by the Town of Rindge in 2024, when he was awarded the honorary lifetime title of Animal Control Officer.

Larry's impact extended far beyond his official duties. He was a loyal, hardworking, generous, and caring community member whose willingness to help others became a defining part of his life. His legacy of service will continue to be remembered by the many residents, public safety personnel, friends, and neighbors whose lives he touched.

Funeral Services
September 3, 2026                                                                                                                   
Cathedral of the Pines
Rindge, New Hampshire

Set up at 10:00 AM with a 11:00 AM sharp — Walk-Through – with light food and drinks provided

Funeral services will be held directly following the walk-through at the Cathedral of the Pines.

Police & Fire Department Participation: Any police or fire department wishing to participate in the services, procession, or honor guard is asked to contact the Rindge Fire Fighters Association Secretary:
Libby Leger
libby.leger@rindgefire.com

Additional information regarding department participation and logistics will be provided directly to participating agencies.

Larry Harris devoted much of his life to serving others and his community. As we gather to honor his life, we invite the public safety community and the residents of Rindge and surrounding communities to come together and pay tribute to a man whose service left a lasting mark on the people he served.

Rest well, Larry. Your service to Rindge and its people will not be forgotten.

New Alerts on our radio system

With the upcoming upgrade of our radio consoles in the dispatch center, the sounds for our alerts are changing. Below are the new alerts that will notify listeners of first alarms and/or working fires, mayday or evacuation tone and the special/important message pre-alert. Departments are strongly urged to share this information with their members.

First Alarm Tone

SWNHDFMA

Evacuation, "ALL OUT" / Mayday

SWNHDFMA

Message

SWNHDFMA

SWNHDFMA Radio Console Cut-over

NOTICE TO OUR USERS: On Tuesday, June 16, SWNHDFMA will be switching over to new radio consoles in the dispatch center. There should be NO noticeable impact to users in the field. However, due to the massive amount of programming, minor oversights may occur. We ask that if your department receives an IaR notification and your pagers do not operate properly, an officer should please notify the on-duty supervisor at SWNHDFMA at your earliest convenience so we can look into it.