At first glance Brentwood appears to be a small sleepy town. Looks can be deceiving as Brentwood is the home of county government. On the West side of town, Brentwood hosts the NH Superior Court of Rockingham County, probate court, county attorney's office, registry of deeds, county jail, county nursing home, adult day care, cooperative extension and nutrition program. On the East side of town, the University of New Hampshire wildlife research station studies the feeding habits of deer, fox and coyote. Community spirit prevails in Brentwood.
Volunteers produce a quarterly newsletter to keep residents informed.
Volunteers built a children's playground, added a wing to the library, work in the Rockingham County Nursing Home, assist in the school and library and the list could go on with youth groups and other activities, but the point is that this is a very community spirited town. The annual 4th of July parade and the Harvest Dinner at the Congregational Church are times when the community comes together. Lindy's Country Store provides a place for residents to gather. Perhaps the key to Brentwood's salability is its family oriented life style.