Hampstead public meetings in 2021

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to allow the Recycling and Waste Disposal Committee to start a 6-month trial program permitting residents to put out one extra trash bag per week with a purchased sticker, at a cost to be determined. The board also awarded a $22,500 stormwater engineering contract to Comprehensive Environmental, with an additional $5,625 for potential extra costs. Several fund encumbrances were approved, including $78,200 for highway equipment and $6,420.42 for fire protective clothing. The board also set the mileage reimbursement rate to the IRS rate of 58.5 cents per mile effective January 1, 2022.

• Approved 6-month trial of extra trash bag stickers (4-1)
• Awarded MS4 engineering contract to Comprehensive Environmental at $22,500 (5-0)
• Approved up to $5,625 additional for MS4 contract (5-0)
• Encumbered $78,200 for highway plow/sander installation (5-0)
• Encumbered $6,420.42 for fire protective clothing (5-0)
• Encumbered $5,000 for cemetery tree work (5-0)
• Encumbered $7,125 for Ordway Park topsoil and stump removal (5-0)
• Set mileage reimbursement to IRS rate of $0.585/mile effective 1/1/2022 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is holding a workshop to discuss draft Stormwater Management Regulations for subdivisions and site plans, and a draft Vision Chapter for the Master Plan. The board will also set the 2022 public hearing and filing deadline schedule, review minutes from a December 6 public hearing, and address member comments and correspondence.

• Draft Stormwater Management Regulations for Subdivision and Site Plan
• Master Plan draft Vision Chapter
• 2022 Public Hearing and Filing Deadline Schedule
• Review of 12/6/2021 Public Hearing minutes

The board continued work on draft stormwater management regulations, confirming a 20,000 sq ft threshold and requiring reporting one year after occupancy and every three years thereafter. They agreed to share the draft Master Plan Vision Chapter with other town boards and committees. The board approved the December 6, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0) and adjourned.

• Confirmed 20,000 sq ft threshold for stormwater site plan regulations
• Set stormwater reporting: year one after occupancy, then every three years
• Agreed to share draft Master Plan Vision Chapter with other boards
• Approved 12/6/2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned at 8:20 P.M. (7-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review a proposal for 10 elderly housing units located at 70 and 90 Depot Road and Cameron Court. The meeting also includes the review of previous meeting minutes and warrant articles.

• Proposed 10 elderly housing units at 70 and 90 Depot Road and Cameron Court

The Conservation Commission voted 9-0 to recommend a warrant article placing five town-owned parcels into conservation easements. The parcels are identified by map/lot numbers and include land near Freedom Hill, Main Street, and Squire Ridge. The commission also discussed a proposed 10-unit elderly housing development off Depot Road and plans for an inventory of tools purchased with ARPA funds.

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2021 as amended (8-0-1, Cozzens abstaining)
• Recommended warrant article for conservation easements on five town parcels (9-0)
• Discussed proposed 10-unit elderly housing development off Depot Road
• Agreed to prepare inventory of ARPA-funded tools and add stickers
• Discussed staking down bench at Four Corners
• Discussed property dispute with Derry near Howe Hill/Collette Mountain
• Discussed placing boulder in Hadley parking area to restrict trail access

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will hear a UNH risk assessment presentation, open quotes for an MS4 engineering RFP, and discuss the 2022 department budgets. They will also review the Management Discussion and Analysis and consider an Age Friendly Communities initiative. The agenda includes routine items like public announcements, visitor comments, and appointments, plus a non-public session on a land purchase.

• UNH Risk Assessment Presentation by Catherine Warnock
• Open quotes for MS4 engineering RFP
• 2022 Department Budgets discussion
• Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
• Non-public session under RSA 91A:3 II (d) for land purchase

The Board of Selectmen approved a five-year lease for a new highway department vehicle, with the Road Agent authorized to proceed. They also moved the Planning Board Secretary position from part-time to full-time effective January 1, 2022, and authorized the Police Chief to sign a grant for a new speed sign. The board reviewed the 2022 budget, which stands at $8,190,042, and forwarded stormwater engineering proposals to the Stormwater Committee for review.

• Approved 5-year lease for new highway vehicle (5-0)
• Moved Planning Board Secretary to full-time effective 1/1/2022 (5-0)
• Authorized Police Chief to sign grant for new speed sign (5-0)
• Forwarded stormwater engineering proposals to Stormwater Committee (5-0)
• Approved 2020 Management Discussion and Analysis (5-0)
• Appointed Tim Lovell to Stormwater Committee until March 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 8, 2021 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, several subdivision and site plan applications, and a lot line adjustment. They will also discuss a proposed 2022 zoning amendment regarding wetland buffers and impervious surfaces, and consider bond reductions for a subdivision. The meeting includes old business items with conditional approvals expiring that day.

• Conditional Use Permit for ADU at 74 Rolling Hill Road (Map 16 Lot 045)
• Subdivision of land at 46 James Drive (Map 09 Lot 198)
• Amended site plans at 2 Starwood Drive (Map 12 Lot 130) and 24 Hazel Drive (Map 13 Lot 117)
• Lot line adjustment at 91 & 99 East Main Street (Map 17 Lots 122 & 123)
• Bond reduction for Hadley Road Extension Subdivision (Map 16 Lots 1 & 25)

The Hampstead Planning Board approved a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 74 Rolling Hill Road (Map 16 Lot 045) and extended conditional approvals for Brianna Woods (Map 1 Lot 091) and Stony Ridge (Map 11 Lots 290 & 291) to January 3, 2022. The board also accepted jurisdiction and continued several subdivision and site plan applications to future hearings, and voted to post three zoning articles for public hearing.

• Approved ADU application for 74 Rolling Hill Road (Map 16 Lot 045) as presented, 7-0.
• Extended conditional approval for Brianna Woods Subdivision (Map 1 Lot 091) to 1/3/2022, 7-0.
• Extended conditional approval for Stony Ridge LLA (Map 11 Lots 290 & 291) to 1/3/2022, 6-0.
• Continued 20 Bonnies Way subdivision (Map 12 Lot 144) to 2/7/2022, 7-0.
• Accepted jurisdiction and continued 46 James Drive subdivision (Map 09 Lot 198) to 1/3/2022, 7-0.
• Accepted jurisdiction and continued amended site plans for 2 Starwood Drive (Map 12 Lot 130) and 24 Hazel Drive (Map 13 Lot 117) to 1/3/2022, 7-0 each.
• Accepted jurisdiction and continued LLA for 91 & 99 East Main Street (Map 17 Lots 122 & 123) to 2/7/2022, 7-0.
• Reduced bond for Hadley Road Extension Subdivision (Map 16 Lots 1 & 25) to $11,327, 7-0.

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board subcommittee is meeting to finalize the Vision/Goals document for the master plan and schedule public outreach events, including sessions for town departments, boards, and residents. The meeting is a working session to prepare for community input.

• Finalize Vision/Goals Document for public outreach
• Schedule outreach event for town departments and boards
• Schedule public input events
• Next committee meeting set for January 6 at 6:00 PM

The subcommittee finalized the Vision/Goals document for public outreach, to be presented to the Planning Board on December 20. Jennifer Rowden will present the vision chapter and propose next steps. Outreach dates were discussed, with possible timeline adjustments due to the COVID surge, while allowing virtual participation. The next committee meeting is set for January 6 at 6:00 PM.

• Finalized the Vision/Goals draft for Planning Board presentation on December 20
• Scheduled Jennifer Rowden to present the vision chapter and next steps to the Planning Board
• Discussed outreach event dates, noting possible timeline changes due to COVID surge
• Agreed to allow virtual participation for outreach events
• Set next committee meeting for January 6 at 6:00 PM

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Dec. 1, 2021, to consider four variance requests and one special exception. The requests involve properties on Shirley St., Shore Dr., Brady Ln., and Bonnie's Way, covering issues like lot size, frontage, setbacks, and a home occupation. The board will also discuss matters with the Chief Building Official.

• Variance for Andrea Peters at 24 Shirley St. (Recreational Zone, Map 8B Parcel 72) for dwelling setbacks, lot size, frontage, and stairs/deck proximity
• Variance for Bruce and Christine Hamilton at 68 Shore Dr. (Recreational Zone, Map 8B Parcel 25) for addition too close to lot lines
• Special Exception for Brighton Drive, Inc. at 12 Brady Ln. (Residential Zone, Map 14 Parcel 102-2) for a home occupation hair salon
• Variance for Paul and Janice Frank at 20 Bonnie's Way (Residential Zone, Map 12 Parcel 144) to create a vacant lot not meeting lot size by soils
• Discussion with Chief Building Official

The Board of Adjustment voted 4-1 to grant Bruce and Christine Hamilton a variance to build an addition too close to the side and rear lot lines at 68 Shore Drive. It unanimously approved a special exception for a one-chair hair salon home occupation at 12 Brady Lane, owned by Brighton Drive, Inc. Hearings for Andrea Peters and Paul and Janice Frank were continued to January 5, 2022. November minutes were approved with one amendment.

• Granted Hamilton variance for addition at 68 Shore Drive, 4-1 (Karen Hanides opposed)
• Approved special exception for one-chair hair salon at 12 Brady Lane, unanimous
• Continued Andrea Peters hearing to January 5, 2022, unanimous
• Continued Paul and Janice Frank hearing to January 5, 2022, unanimous
• Approved November minutes with one amendment
• Discussed library forum invitation; Geoff will respond

Board of Selectmen

The meeting includes reports from the Highway Safety Committee and an update on Hampstead Hospital. The board will also review various calls for candidates for town committees.

• Highway Safety Committee report regarding East Road, Central Street, Brown Hill Road, and the intersection of Laura Lane and Adeline
• Hampstead Hospital update
• Call for candidates: Trustees of the Trust Funds (alternate members)
• Call for candidates: Budget Committee member
• Call for candidates: Stormwater Management members

The Board voted 4-1 to bring a one-time (one-year) funding proposal for the proposed fire station addition to the 2022 town ballot, rather than a bond. The project cost is about $1.575 million after a $200,000 federal grant. The board also approved accepting a donated bench from Hampstead Hearts, authorized a road sign at Laura Lane, approved a new truck request for the Road Agent, reaffirmed the COVID-19 absentee policy, and authorized the Fire Chief to sign a vaccination agreement with the state.

• Approved motion to bring a one-year (one and done) fire station funding proposal to the 2022 town ballot (4-1 vote).
• Accepted bench donation from Hampstead Hearts organization (5-0 vote).
• Authorized Road Agent to install a pedestrian crossing or school bus stop sign at Laura Lane (5-0 vote).
• Authorized Road Agent to request a new Ford F-550 truck with stainless steel body and plow (5-0 vote).
• Reaffirmed COVID-19 continued absentee policy for one year, effective November 22, 2021 (5-0 vote).
• Authorized Fire Chief Michael Carrier to enter into a vaccination agreement with the State of NH (5-0 vote).
• Approved minutes of October 25, 2021 (5-0 vote).
• Entered and exited nonpublic sessions under RSA 91-A:3 II (a) and (d), and sealed both non-public minutes (5-0 votes).

Conservation Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any prior decisions or discussions.

The Hampstead Conservation Commission held a field meeting on Nov. 20, 2021, to review a variance request by John and Andrea Peters for Tax Map 8B Lots 12, 59, and 72 on Matthews Drive. The Peters sought to build within 50 feet of a stream bed and on poorly drained soils, contrary to Article II-2:6B. After inspecting the site and identifying wetlands and saturated ground, the commission unanimously passed a motion that no structures should be built on Lot 72 or 59 due to poor drainage, wetland conditions, and proximity to the stormwater stream bed. The motion was unanimous.

• Unanimously passed motion: No structures should be built on Lot 72 or 59
• Cited poorly drained soils, wetland conditions, and building within 50' of stormwater stream bed as reasons

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, discussing old business items including a map for Charlie Zilch and evasive cost discussions, and considering new business such as warrant articles. The agenda is largely procedural with limited detail on specific actions.

• Charlie Zilch-Map 6 Lot 32 discussion
• Evasive cost/discussion
• Warrant articles review

The Commission voted 7-0 to add $1,900 to the budget for professional, targeted herbicide application to control burning bush and poison ivy, with the alternative of manual removal considered too costly. They also discussed a potential warrant article to place at-risk land into the Town Forest, and scheduled a site walk for a Shirley Street property seeking variances. No final decision was made on the warrant article or the Shirley Street matter.

• Approved adding $1,900 to the budget for targeted herbicide treatment of invasive species (burning bush and poison ivy), vote 7-0.
• Accepted the October 20, 2021 meeting minutes as amended, vote 7-0.
• Discussed but did not decide on a warrant article to place at-risk land into the Town Forest; will meet in December to prepare a list.
• Scheduled a site walk for Saturday at 8AM regarding a Shirley Street property seeking variances.
• Noted that only structures, not paving, count as wetland encroachment, per the Conservation Blue Handbook.
• Agreed to advise Mr. Emerson about a storage container on a property and concerns about potential leaks into wetlands.

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is holding a workshop to discuss a draft vision statement from the Master Plan Subcommittee, review draft stormwater management regulations, and consider any additional zoning proposals for 2022. The board will also review the 2022 filing deadline schedule, minutes from a prior public hearing, and correspondence. This is a working session, not a public hearing, and no final votes are listed on the agenda.

• Draft Master Plan vision statement update
• Draft Stormwater Management Regulation review
• Discussion of additional 2022 zoning proposals
• Review of 2022 filing deadline schedule
• Review of minutes from 11/01/2021 public hearing

The Hampstead Planning Board agreed to move forward with two proposed warrant articles on buffer requirements for town counsel review, dropping a third as a codifying correction. A proposal on road frontage requirements was not pursued. The board also approved the November 1, 2021 meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved moving two buffer-related warrant articles forward for town counsel review
• Decided not to move forward on a road frontage requirement proposal
• Approved 11/1/2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned at 8:30 PM (7-0)

Planning Board

This is a subcommittee meeting of the Hampstead Planning Board focused on the Master Plan. The agenda includes reviewing objectives and wrapping up the subcommittee's work, with the next full committee meeting scheduled for December 2, 2021. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Review Master Plan objectives
• Wrap up subcommittee work
• Next committee meeting on December 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM

The Master Plan Subcommittee reviewed objectives and modified the draft Vision Chapter to more explicitly include agriculture, based on public comment. The committee plans to meet again on December 2, 2021, and then present the draft to the Planning Board on December 20 for approval before seeking feedback from other municipal boards. No final decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and preparatory.

• Modified draft Vision Chapter to add agriculture more explicitly (based on John Picard's comments)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for December 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM
• Planned to present draft Vision Chapter to Planning Board on December 20, 2021

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will discuss warrant articles regarding the sale of the cell tower lease and receive an update on Hampstead Hospital. They will also hear a presentation on Age-Friendly Communities from the Rockingham Planning Commission. The agenda includes routine announcements, department head reports, and calls for volunteers for several town committees.

• Discussion of warrant articles for sale of cell tower lease
• Hampstead Hospital update
• Age Friendly Communities presentation by Scott Bogle
• Call for candidates: Trustees of Trust Funds, Budget Committee, Communication Committee, Stormwater Management, Water Resource Committee, CART Advisory Board
• Kent Farm Transfer Station final day Nov 13; Swap Shop final day Nov 20

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to authorize the Police Chief to sell the department's Humvee to the highest bidder for $12,000. A subsequent motion to deposit the proceeds into the Police Special Duty account passed 3-1, with Selectman Guthrie dissenting in favor of the general fund. The board also voted 4-0 to participate in the Rockingham Planning Commission's Age Friendly Communities grant study, rescinded a prior Conservation Commission budget overspend approval, and approved several other routine items.

• Authorized sale of police Humvee for $12,000 (4-0)
• Deposited Humvee sale proceeds into Police Special Duty account (3-1)
• Approved participation in Age Friendly Communities grant study (4-0)
• Rescinded Conservation Commission budget overspend approval (4-0)
• Approved Lion's Club luminary sale and placement (4-0)
• Granted standing approval for annual Hero Tree display (4-0)
• Approved PTO policy clarification addition (4-0)
• Approved October 13, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Board

This is a brief subcommittee meeting of the Hampstead Planning Board to review objectives for the Master Plan and wrap up. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review Master Plan objectives
• Wrap up and schedule next meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Nov. 3, 2021, to consider four variance requests. These include a continued request for a trade business with multiple variances, a garage addition setback variance, a garage and special exception for non-conforming lots, and a dwelling with several dimensional variances. The board will also discuss matters with the Chief Building Official.

• Gary J Barnes: variances for trade business in Residential and C-1 zones, building in Residential Zone, parking within 50 ft. buffer, and within 50 ft. wetland buffer at 6 Mary E. Clark Dr. (Map 6 Parcel 32)
• Don and Colleen Simpson: variance for garage addition 10 ft. from side lot line at 292 East Rd. (Map 13 Parcel)
• Francis and Linda Hastings: variances for garage setbacks, accessory building over 600 sq ft, special exception for replacement structure on non-conforming lot at 18 & 19 Edgewater Ln. (Map 8A Parcels 54 and 56)
• Andrea Peters: variances for dwelling less than 50 ft. from Group 5 soils, lot less than 45,000 sq ft, less than 150 ft. frontage, and stairs/deck too close to property lines at 24 Shirley St. (Map 8B Parcel 72)
• Discussion with Chief Building Official

The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a variance to Don and Colleen Simpson to build a garage 10 ft from the side lot line at 292 East Rd, and granted a special exception and variance to Francis and Linda Hastings for a replacement house and a 600 sq ft garage at 18/19 Edgewater Lane. The board also allowed Gary Barnes to withdraw his application without prejudice and continued Andrea Peters' hearing to December 1, 2021. All votes were unanimous.

• Granted variance for garage 10 ft from side lot line at 292 East Rd (unanimous)
• Granted special exception for replacement dwelling at 18 Edgewater Lane (unanimous)
• Granted variance for 600 sq ft garage at 19 Edgewater Lane, with condition to remove two sheds (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of Gary Barnes' application without prejudice (unanimous)
• Granted continuance of Andrea Peters' hearing to December 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved October meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is meeting to handle old and new business, including conditional approvals that expire on the meeting date, an amended site plan for an auto sales business, and a subdivision application. The board will also discuss a draft stormwater regulation review and a potential 2022 warrant article.

• Map 01 Lot 091 – 651 Main Street – conditional approval expires 11/1/2021
• Map 13 Lot 121 – 27 Hazel Drive – conditional approval expires 11/1/2021
• Map 12 Lot 15-004 Route 111 Auto Sales – amended site plan
• Map 12 Lot 144 – 20 Bonnies Way – subdivision of land
• Draft Stormwater Management Regulation Review

The Planning Board granted a 90-day conditional approval for the revised amended site plan at 415 Emerson Ave (Route 111 Auto Sales), allowing the building location to shift, with conditions including Town Engineer confirmation. The board also extended conditional approvals for 651 Main Street and 27 Hazel Drive, and continued the Bonnie's Way subdivision hearing to December 6, 2021. No decision was made on the stormwater regulation threshold, but the board leaned toward 20K square feet.

• Granted 90-day conditional approval for amended site plan at 415 Emerson Ave (7-0)
• Extended conditional approval for 651 Main Street to 12/6/2021 (7-0)
• Extended conditional approval for 27 Hazel Drive to 1/3/2022 (7-0)
• Continued Bonnie's Way subdivision hearing to 12/6/2021
• Approved 10/4/2021 minutes as amended (6-0-1)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold discussions regarding the town budget presentation, investment policy, and fund balance policy. The agenda also includes discussions on ARPA fund priorities and the potential sale of a cell tower lease.

• Budget presentation by Selectmen
• Investment Policy discussion
• Fund Balance Policy discussion
• Discussion on ARPA funds priorities
• Discussion concerning the sale of the cell tower lease

The Board approved a $419,313.32 list of ARPA-funded purchases for department heads (4-1), and separately approved the remaining $32,500 of ARPA funds as lost revenue (5-0). They also voted to use $625,000 from the unreserved fund balance to set the 2021 tax rate at $22.75 (5-0). Other actions included authorizing police details for the Turkey Trot, selling a 2006 Crown Victoria for $475, reaffirming the Investment and Fund Balance policies, and appointing Karen Cozzens to the Conservation Commission.

• Approved $419,313.32 ARPA spending list (4-1)
• Approved $32,500 ARPA balance as lost revenue (5-0)
• Set 2021 tax rate at $22.75 using $625,000 from fund balance (5-0)
• Authorized police details for Turkey Trot, funded from special duty fund (5-0)
• Authorized sale of 2006 Crown Victoria for $475 (5-0)
• Reaffirmed Investment Policy (5-0)
• Reaffirmed Fund Balance Policy (5-0)
• Appointed Karen Cozzens as Conservation Commission alternate (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss new business items, including a map review and the 2022 budget, as well as old business items. The agenda includes public comment periods and adjournment to the next meeting.

• Review of Charlie Zilch-Map 6 Lot 32
• Discussion of 2022 budget
• Review of Howard Letter
• Old business: Evasive/Bio-Karen-David-Neil
• Field cutting/Hadley

The Hampstead Conservation Commission met on October 20, 2021, and discussed a potential development behind the library on Mary E. Clark Drive, including concerns about wetlands impact and zoning changes. No formal decisions were made on this or other agenda items; the only votes were to accept the previous meeting's minutes and to adjourn.

• Accepted September 15, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (6-0-1, O'Neill abstained)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is holding a workshop to review a draft Stormwater Management Regulation and discuss a proposed 2022 warrant article. The board will also take member comments, review minutes from a prior public hearing, and handle correspondence.

• Draft Stormwater Management Regulation review
• 2022 Warrant Article proposal discussion
• Review of 10/4/2021 Public Hearing minutes

Planning Board

This is a subcommittee meeting of the Hampstead Planning Board focused on the Master Plan. The board will finalize vision and goals for the StoryMap and discuss outreach efforts. The meeting is procedural and planning-focused, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Finalization of vision/goals for Master Plan StoryMap
• Discussion of outreach strategies
• Next meeting scheduled for November 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is meeting to discuss the potential sale of the cell tower lease and the use of ARPA funds. The board will also receive budget presentations from department heads and consider funding for a highway furnace. Several appointments and committee vacancies are on the agenda.

• Discussion on sale of cell tower lease
• ARPA funds discussion
• Budget presentations by departments
• Funding for Highway furnace through capital reserve or operating fund
• Appointments: 4 firefighters, 2 committee members, 2 stormwater committee members

The Board of Selectmen reviewed the first draft of the 2022 town budget, which totals $7,615,193, an increase of $72,987 from 2021. They approved funding the Highway Department's new waste oil furnace from its budget, allowing an overage, and appointed four new firefighters, including three full-time positions. The board also set the 2022 COLA at 5.9% and approved a policy change for a fixed 3% COLA in future years.

• Approved funding waste oil furnace from Highway budget, allowing overage (5-0)
• Appointed Cameron Smith as per diem firefighter and Robert Beaulieu, Connor Lonergan, Zachariah Sylvester as full-time firefighters (5-0)
• Appointed Alan Davis to Highway Safety Committee, term to 2024 (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Weimer to Water Resource Committee, term to 2024 (5-0)
• Appointed Stephen Wentworth and Michael Buggy to Stormwater Committee, terms to 2024 (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign HealthTrust agreement for 2022 (5-0)
• Set 2022 COLA at 5.9% based on Social Security rate (5-0)
• Set fixed COLA rate of 3% going forward (4-1)

Planning Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not included here. Therefore, no specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Hampstead Planning Board subcommittee met to continue reviewing master plan goals and decided to structure the plan using themes based on those goals. They discussed adding specific objectives and actions to form an implementation plan, which will outline actions, timing, responsible parties, and possible tracking metrics. No formal decisions were made; the next meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM.

• Decided to structure master plan using themes based on goals
• Discussed adding objectives and actions for implementation plan
• Scheduled next committee meeting for November 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Oct. 6, 2021, to consider three requests for special exceptions and variances related to non-conforming lots and zoning rules. The board will also have a discussion with the Chief Building Official.

• John Tarquino: special exception and variance for new dwelling at 6 Beach Rd. (Recreational Zone, Map 11 Parcel 69)
• Robert Dellagrotte: special exception for roof over deck at 21 Bailey Shore Rd. (Recreational Zone, Map 12 Parcel 27)
• Gary J Barnes: variances for trade business in Residential and Commercial C-1 Zones, including wetland buffer and parking setbacks
• Discussion with Chief Building Official

The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously granted a special exception to replace a structure on a non-conforming lot at 6 Beach Road and a variance for the new home to be 17 feet from the rear lot line. The board also unanimously approved a roof over an existing deck at 21 Bailey Shore Rd with conditions, and granted a continuance for a project at 6 Mary E Clark Drive. Procedural items included approving September minutes and discussing zoning ordinance clarifications.

• Granted special exception to replace structure on non-conforming lot at 6 Beach Road (unanimous)
• Granted variance for new structure 17 ft from rear lot line at 6 Beach Road (unanimous)
• Approved roof over existing deck at 21 Bailey Shore Rd with conditions (unanimous)
• Granted continuance to November 3, 2021 for project at 6 Mary E Clark Drive (unanimous)
• Approved September meeting minutes with amendment
• Agreed that 'kept' in Zone A means overnight for large animals
• Adopted new procedure requiring plan submission 3 business days before filing deadline

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is meeting to discuss two subdivision applications: one at 651 Main Street whose conditional approval expires on 10/16/2021, and a new one at 200 Central Street. The board will also receive updates on the Master Plan and stormwater management/MS4 from the Regional Planning Commission. The meeting includes standard items like town engineer comments, correspondence, and approval of previous minutes.

• Map 01 Lot 091 – 651 Main Street Subdivision – conditional approval expires 10/16/2021
• Map 17 Lot 172 – 200 Central Street Subdivision – Lavelle
• Master Plan Subcommittee Update – Jenn Rowden, RPC
• Storm Water Management/MS4 Update – Jenn Rowden, RPC
• Review of Minutes (9/7/2021 public hearing)

The Hampstead Planning Board denied the subdivision application for 200 Central Street (Map 17 Lot 172) in a 0-7 vote, citing that two proposed lots lack frontage on a Class V road and none meet the required 400-foot sight distance. The board also extended conditional approval for the 651 Main Street subdivision to November 1, 2021, and received updates on the Master Plan and stormwater regulations.

• Denied subdivision at 200 Central Street (0-7)
• Extended conditional approval for 651 Main Street subdivision to Nov 1, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved 9/7/2021 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Adjourned at 8:45 P.M. (7-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is meeting to discuss routine town business, including a public hearing on proposed fees for beach sticker parking permits. The board will also hear reports from department heads, including an update on knotweed, and review action items. The agenda includes a call for volunteers for several town committees and boards. A work session on ARPA funds and a non-public session on employee matters are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on Beach Sticker Parking Permit fees at 7:15 PM
• Knotweed update from department head Jon Worthen
• Call for candidates for multiple town committees and boards
• Work session concerning ARPA funds
• Non-public session under RSA 91A:3 II (a) for employee matters

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to increase the resident beach parking sticker fee from $5 to $20 per year, effective January 1, 2022, after a public hearing noted the town was out of compliance with the rule that resident fees cannot be less than half of non-resident fees. The board also approved a police detail for a food truck fundraiser, authorized the chairman to sign the MS4 annual report and an RPC contract, and approved safety repairs to the Hadley Road parking access. No final decisions were made on ARPA fund allocations, with the board deferring to the next meeting.

• Increased resident beach sticker fee to $20/year starting 1/1/2022 (4-0)
• Approved one police detail for Oct 9 Food Truck Fundraiser at St. Anne's (4-0)
• Authorized chairman to sign MS4 annual report (4-0)
• Authorized chairman to sign RPC contract for $6,000 (4-0)
• Approved used oil grant agreement sign-off (4-0)
• Approved safety repairs to Hadley Road parking access (4-0)
• Accepted August 23, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Entered and exited nonpublic sessions for personnel matters (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission is meeting to review the waterfront buffer regulation (RSA 483-B:9), discuss rules for the E Trail and bikes, recognize projects by the BSA and others, and consider ARPA funds. The agenda also includes old business, general comments, and visitor comments before adjourning to the next meeting on 10/20/2021.

• Review of waterfront buffer RSA 483-B:9
• Discussion of rules for E Trail and bikes
• Project recognition for BSA and others
• Consideration of ARPA funds

The Hampstead Conservation Commission voted 7-0 to table any new e-bike rules, meaning class 1 e-bikes remain allowed on its trails for now. The Commission also expressed support for Karen Cozzens to pursue a BioBlitz community science project, possibly starting in November. It accepted the August 18, 2021 meeting minutes as amended by a 5-0-2 vote, with two abstentions. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussion only.

• Tabled e-bike rules for now (7-0), leaving class 1 e-bikes allowed on Commission trails
• Accepted August 18, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (5-0-2, with Ebner and Lovell abstaining)
• Supported Karen Cozzens pursuing a BioBlitz project for Hampstead, with a possible November start
• Discussed, but took no vote on, posting a 'wear orange' sign for hunting season at the main trail kiosk

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is holding a regular meeting with public announcements, visitor comments, and department head reports. New business includes announcing Septic Smart Week and opening proposals for the Meetinghouse roof. The board will also hear a request from a Cranberry Meadows resident about the use of the Town Seal.

• Use of Town Seal request by Cranberry Meadows resident
• Waste Oil grant program open to surrounding towns
• Septic Smart Week announcement
• Open proposals for Meetinghouse roof
• Call for candidates for multiple town committees

The Board approved the low bid of $11,100 from Lane Roofing for the Meeting House roof, with an option for 50-year warrantied shingles at an additional $750. They also approved the Hampstead Lions' Club's 2021 Christmas Parade, a UNH risk assessment of town offices, and a waste oil program with Atkinson. A motion to spend up to $6,000 in ARPA funds for Hadley Road parking lot grading was defeated 1-4.

• Approved Lane Roofing bid of $11,100 for Meeting House roof (5-0)
• Approved Hampstead Lions' Club 2021 Christmas Parade for Dec. 5 (5-0)
• Approved UNH risk assessment of town offices (5-0)
• Approved waste oil program allowing Atkinson residents to use town garage (5-0)
• Defeated motion to spend up to $6,000 ARPA funds for Hadley Road grading (1-4)
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2021 (4-0-1, Murphy abstained)
• Accepted resignation of Eric Selecky from Ethics Commission (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is meeting to discuss several property matters, including a subdivision at 200 Central Street, a lot line adjustment on Stony Ridge Road, and a conceptual discussion for 618 Route 111. The agenda includes old business, new business, and other matters, with no new information on the Central Street subdivision. The meeting is a regular session with public hearing scheduled for October 4, 2021.

• Map 17 Lot 172, 200 Central Street Subdivision (Lavelle) - no new information
• Map 11 Lots 290 & 291, 32 & 40 Stony Ridge Road - Lot Line Adjustment
• Map 12 Lot 009, 618 Route 111 - Conceptual Discussion
• Review of minutes from 8/2 public hearing
• Town Engineer comments and correspondence

Planning Board

This is a subcommittee meeting of the Hampstead Planning Board focused on the Master Plan. The agenda includes discussions on vision and goals, a StoryMap framework, and outreach, with a wrap-up and scheduling of the next meeting. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Vision/Goals Discussion
• StoryMap Framework
• Outreach planning
• Next meeting set for October 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM

The Hampstead Master Plan Subcommittee met and discussed the vision and goals drafted to date, refining several goals with an emphasis on realistic, positive statements. They also discussed adding a strong introduction about the plan's importance and reviewed a StoryMap framework for an online tool to provide background, goals, and public feedback. No formal decisions were made; the next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2021.

• Refined several goals in the vision/goals discussion, emphasizing realistic, positive goals
• Discussed adding a strong introduction about the importance of the master plan
• Reviewed the StoryMap framework for posting the plan online with public feedback opportunities

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from James & Susan Burns to allow a deck closer to the rear lot line than permitted by the zoning ordinance. The property is at 12 Island Pond Rd. in the Residential Zone. The board will also discuss the request with the Chief Building Official.

• Variance request by James & Susan Burns for deck setback at 12 Island Pond Rd., Map 9 Parcel 83
• Discussion with Chief Building Official

The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for James and Susan Burns to construct a 12x12.6 ft open deck at 12 Island Pond Rd, which would be 30.4 ft from the rear lot line, despite the house being non-conforming. The board noted concerns about unlisted outbuildings and lack of neighbor letters but voted to grant the request. The minutes of the July hearing were also approved, with Hank abstaining.

• Granted variance for 12x12.6 ft open deck at 12 Island Pond Rd (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July hearing (Hank abstaining)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the tentative budget schedule and an extension for MS1 until October 1st. The meeting also includes a call for candidates to fill various town committee positions.

• Discussion of tentative budget schedule
• MS1 extension until October 1st
• Call for Trustees of the Trust Funds alternate members
• Call for two Budget Committee members
• Call for members for Communication, Stormwater Management, and Water Resource committees

The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize the Assessor to request an extension for filing the MS-1 form to October 1st. They also voted 5-0 to appoint Lilli Walsh to the Budget Committee. The board discussed the 2022 budget schedule, ARPA fund allocation, and compensation changes in nonpublic session, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Authorized Assessor to request MS-1 filing extension to October 1 (5-0)
• Appointed Lilli Walsh to Budget Committee (5-0)
• Agreed to send 2022 budget schedule to department heads
• Scheduled work session for September 27 to review ARPA requests

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission will review the waterfront buffer under RSA 483-B:9 and discuss rules for the E Trail and bikes. The meeting also covers fall foraging activities, map updates, and a 5k event. No specific dollar amounts or binding votes are listed in the agenda text.

• Review of waterfront buffer regulations under RSA 483-B:9
• Discussion of rules for the E Trail and bikes
• Review of fall activities and foraging guidelines
• Discussion of map updates and a 5k event

The Hampstead Conservation Commission approved uploading new trail maps with QR codes, which will be placed on the east side of the trail system. The commission also discussed fall activities, including a story hour for young children and a story walk, and reviewed updates on the 5K route. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussed for future meetings.

• Approved uploading new trail maps with QR codes (unanimous)
• Accepted July 21, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (5-0-1, Treat abstained)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen authorized spending up to $12,500 from the Capital Reserve Maintenance Fund to replace the Highway Department's waste oil furnace and tank, waiving the RFP process. They also approved selling the Police Department's Humvee via open sale, awarded the library parking lot light RFP to ARK Electric, appointed a Senior Coordinator, and made several other decisions.

• Authorized up to $10,950 for new waste oil furnace (4-0)
• Authorized $1,500 for new waste oil tank (4-0)
• Authorized $12,500 withdrawal from Capital Reserve Maintenance Fund for furnace and tank, waiving RFP (4-0)
• Allowed Police Department to sell Humvee via open sale (4-0)
• Awarded library parking lot light RFP to ARK Electric (3-1)
• Appointed Jacqueline Dimando as Senior Coordinator (4-0)
• Authorized participation in Savers fundraiser (4-0)
• Chose Jason Flood Foundation as Savers donation recipient (4-0)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Master Plan Subcommittee is meeting to follow up on the community survey and discuss a draft vision statement for the town's Master Plan. The meeting is a working session with no votes or final decisions scheduled; the next meeting is set for September 2, 2021.

• Follow-up discussion on Master Plan community survey results
• Discussion of draft vision statement for the Master Plan
• Next subcommittee meeting scheduled for September 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM

The Hampstead Master Plan Subcommittee met to review the master plan survey follow-up and began developing a set of goals based on the existing plan, survey results, and water resources survey. No formal decisions were made; the committee discussed draft vision and emphasized routine plan review and community engagement. The next meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2021.

• Reviewed master plan survey follow-up and communication with other boards
• Began developing goals based on existing plan, survey, and water resources survey
• Emphasized including a goal for routine Master Plan review and community engagement

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is meeting to discuss several site plan items, including a conditional approval for Camp Tel Noar that expires on the meeting date, an amended site plan for 27 Hazel Drive, and a new amended site plan for Owens Court. The board will also hear town engineer comments, correspondence, and review minutes from a previous workshop. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings scheduled.

• Map 8 Lot 243 Camp Tel Noar – conditional approval expires 8/2/2021
• Map 13 Lot 121 27 Hazel Drive – amended site plan (Lavelle)
• Map 10 Lot 038 Owens Court – amended site plan (Lavelle)
• Review of minutes from 7/19/2021 workshop

The Hampstead Planning Board approved three items at its August 2, 2021 meeting. It extended conditional approval for Camp Tel Noar (Map 8 Lot 243) until March 7, 2022, granted 90-day conditional approval for an amended site plan at 27 Hazel Drive, and granted administrative approval for temporary boat storage at 26 Owens Court through September 2023. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Extended conditional approval for Camp Tel Noar, Map 8 Lot 243, until March 7, 2022 (7-0)
• Granted 90-day conditional approval for amended site plan at 27 Hazel Drive, Map 13 Lot 121, subject to town engineer confirmation (7-0)
• Granted administrative approval for temporary boat storage at 26 Owens Court, Map 10 Lot 038, through September 2023 (7-0)
• Approved 7/19/2021 workshop minutes (6-0-1, S. Murphy abstained)

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will review open proposals for a library light post and accept public comment on stormwater documents posted on the town website. The meeting also includes a call for candidates to fill vacancies on the Trust Funds, Budget, Communication, Stormwater Management, and Water Resource committees. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions on the light post are listed in the agenda.

• Open proposals for the Library light post
• Public comment on Stormwater documents on the Town’s website
• Call for candidates: Trustees of the Trust Funds (alternate members)
• Call for candidates: Budget Committee (2 members)
• Call for candidates: Stormwater Management (4 members)

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved disposing of a 2010 Dodge Charger with a blown engine, authorizing the police chief to auction a Humvee (offered first to the fire department), and allowing interviews of four candidates for a full-time officer position. They also referred a library parking lot lighting proposal to the Library Trustees for recommendation and approved the July 12 meeting minutes. In nonpublic session, they reinstated a veteran's tax exemption and abated prior years' removal.

• Approved disposal of 2010 Dodge Charger (4-0)
• Authorized public auction of Humvee, offered to fire department first (4-0)
• Authorized interviews for four full-time police officer candidates (4-0)
• Referred library parking lot lighting proposal to Library Trustees (4-0)
• Approved July 12 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Reinstated veteran's tax exemption and abated prior years (4-0, nonpublic session)

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission is meeting for a regular session with routine items including minutes approval, old and new business, and public comments. Topics include fall activities, a UNH graduate student project, beaver activity, rain saturation, map updates, and a Plaistow logging portion. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• UNH graduate student project discussion
• Beaver activity update
• Map updates including Plaistow logging portion
• Target practice comments via Facebook
• Adjourn to 8/18/2021

The Hampstead Conservation Commission met on July 21, 2021, and approved the June 19, 2021 minutes with a 6-0-2 vote. The meeting focused on discussions about potential fall activities, a UNH graduate project, beaver activity, and trail maps. No major decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; most items were informational or planned for future action.

• Approved June 19, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-2)
• Discussed potential foraging event, geocaching, and art in the woods for fall activities
• Noted resolution of target range issue on Dustin parcel
• Agreed to delay large trail maps until Plaistow timber harvest is complete
• Planned site walk for Endicott wetland permit on Saturday at 7AM
• Discussed moving mill site bench for better view
• Proposed new bridge on Plaistow/Atkinson town lines and converting covered bridge ramp to steps
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is holding a workshop to receive an update on the Master Plan Sub Committee, review the Briana Woods Subdivision on Main Street, and hold a conceptual discussion for a property at 45 Danville Road. The board will also take member comments, review minutes from the July 6 public hearing, and address correspondence.

• Master Plan Sub Committee update by Jenn Rowden, RPC
• Briana Woods Subdivision, Map 1 Lot 091, Main Street
• Conceptual discussion for Map 18 Lot 005, 45 Danville Road
• Review of minutes from 7/6 public hearing

The Hampstead Planning Board approved the Briana Woods subdivision at 651 Main Street (Map 1 Lot 091) with special conditions, including a minimum 8-foot separation from a protected pear tree. The board also heard a conceptual proposal for a 20,000-square-foot building with pickleball courts at 45 Danville Road, but took no formal action. The meeting minutes from July 6 were approved as amended.

• Approved the Briana Woods subdivision (Map 1 Lot 091) at 651 Main Street with special conditions, including an 8-foot minimum tree separation.
• Approved the July 6, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M.

Planning Board

The Hampstead Master Plan Subcommittee is meeting to review the results of a Master Plan survey and discuss a draft vision for the town. The agenda includes planning next outreach steps and preparing for an upcoming Planning Board meeting.

• Review of Master Plan survey results and summary report
• Discussion of draft vision statement
• Planning for next outreach steps
• Upcoming Planning Board meeting on July 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM
• Next subcommittee meeting on August 6, 2021 at 6:00 PM

The Master Plan Subcommittee reviewed survey results from 800 respondents and a draft summary report, providing comments. Jenn will present these to the Planning Board on July 19 for approval to post online and share with interested parties. The committee also began discussing the vision section and next outreach steps.

• Reviewed Master Plan survey results and draft summary report
• Provided comments on the summary report
• Scheduled Planning Board review of survey results and report for July 19
• Discussed vision section template for the Master Plan

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is holding a regular meeting with routine items, including public announcements, department head reports, and old business. The main substantive item is a continued discussion on a crosswalk. The board is also seeking volunteers for several town committees and will address employee matters in a non-public session.

• Continued discussion on crosswalk
• Call for candidates: Trustees of the Trust Funds (alternate), Budget Committee (2), Communication Committee, Stormwater Management (4), Water Resource Committee (2)
• Non-public session under RSA 91A:3 II (a) for employee matters
• Public announcement: waste oil, car batteries, thermostats collected at Town Garage on first and third Saturdays

The Board approved replacing the library parking lot lights with LED fixtures, funded from the Town Buildings Maintenance Fund with a not-to-exceed cost of $9,000, and agreed to seek multiple bids. They also approved a fuel contract with Palmer Gas for 2021-2022, accepted a commendation for Officer Stephan Winter, and authorized the chairman to sign grant paperwork for the Water Resource Committee.

• Approved library parking lot lighting project, not to exceed $9k, from Building Maintenance Fund (4-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 fuel contract with Palmer Gas (4-0)
• Accepted commendation for Officer Stephan Winter (4-0)
• Authorized chairman to sign Water Resource Committee grant paperwork (4-0)
• Accepted Rich Hartung's resignation from CART Advisory Committee effective 9/1/2021 (4-0)
• Approved June 14, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0-1, Warnock abstained)
• In nonpublic session, allowed permanent part-time employees to receive holiday pay when normally scheduled (4-0)
• In nonpublic session, authorized tax abatement for fire-damaged property pending application (4-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two requests: a variance for an addition too close to the side lot line at 198 Kent Farm Rd., and a special exception to enlarge a deck on a non-conforming lot at 12 Summer St. The board will also discuss procedures with the Chief Building Official.

• Variance request by Beth and Owen McGarrahan for property at 198 Kent Farm Rd. (Map 9 Parcel 83) to allow an addition closer to the side lot line than allowed by Article III Section 2:4D.
• Special exception request by Paul Bowen for property at 12 Summer St. (Map 8 Parcel 222) to enlarge a deck on a non-conforming lot under Article I Section 2:1B2.
• Discussion with Chief Building Official.

The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment granted two requests. First, a special exception for a four-foot open deck expansion at 12 Summer Street was unanimously approved. Second, a variance for a four-foot rear addition at 198 Kent Farm Road was unanimously granted. The board also approved the June meeting minutes with a correction.

• Granted special exception for four-foot deck expansion at 12 Summer Street
• Granted variance for four-foot rear addition at 198 Kent Farm Road
• Approved June meeting minutes with correction to include Neil Emerson as alternate

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is meeting to review three land development applications: two subdivision proposals and one amended site plan. The board will also discuss town engineer comments, correspondence, member comments, and review minutes from a prior public hearing. No new information was received for the Hazel Drive site plan as of July 1, 2021.

• Map 1 Lot 091 – 651 Main Street – Subdivision of Land (Lavelle)
• Map 13 Lot 121 – 27 Hazel Drive – Amended Site Plan (Lavelle)
• Map 17 Lot 172 – 200 Central Street – Subdivision of Land (Lavelle)
• Review of minutes from June 7 public hearing
• Next public hearing scheduled for August 2, 2021

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on July 6, 2021, to discuss three land development applications: two subdivision proposals and one amended site plan. The board will also hear the Town Engineer's comments, review correspondence, and approve minutes from the June 7 public hearing. No new information has been received for the Hazel Drive site plan as of July 1.

• Map 1 Lot 091 – 651 Main Street – Subdivision of Land (Lavelle)
• Map 13 Lot 121 – 27 Hazel Drive – Amended Site Plan (Lavelle)
• Map 17 Lot 172 – 200 Central Street – Subdivision of Land (Lavelle)
• Review of minutes from June 7 public hearing

The Hampstead Planning Board voted 7-0 to continue the public hearing for the 200 Central Street subdivision (Map 17 Lot 172) to September 7, 2021, after discussion of frontage and sight distance issues. The board also voted 7-0 to continue hearings for 651 Main Street (Map 1 Lot 091) and 27 Hazel Drive (Map 13 Lot 121) to August 2, 2021. No final approvals were granted at this meeting.

• Continued 200 Central Street subdivision hearing to September 7, 2021 (7-0)
• Continued 651 Main Street subdivision hearing to August 2, 2021 (7-0)
• Continued 27 Hazel Drive amended site plan hearing to August 2, 2021 (7-0)
• Accepted June 7, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (5-0-2, Clark and Colbert abstained)
• Adjourned at 8:45 P.M. (7-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is scheduled to hold two public hearings: one regarding a discretionary easement for Malcolm Gurley and another concerning RSA 31:95-b ARPA Funds. The meeting also includes a call for candidates for several town committees, including the Budget, Communication, Stormwater Management, and Water Resource Committees. The agenda concludes with a non-public session to discuss land purchase, litigation, and employee matters.

• Public hearing on discretionary easement – Malcolm Gurley
• Public hearing RSA 31:95-b – ARPA Funds
• Call for candidates: Trustees of the Trust Funds, alternate members
• Call for candidates: Budget Committee members (2)
• Call for candidates: Stormwater Management (4) and Water Resource Committee (2)

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to reject the Conservation Commission's recommendation to purchase a 12-acre swamp lot (Map 12 Lot 90) for $17,000, citing better use of funds. They also granted a 50% discretionary preservation easement for a barn on Map 7 Lot 11, approved ARPA fund acceptance, and authorized the Fire Chief to apply for a SAFER Grant for 4 firefighters.

• Denied purchase of Map 12 Lot 90 (4-0)
• Granted 50% discretionary preservation easement for barn on Map 7 Lot 11 (4-0)
• Authorized Highway Department to overspend line striping budget (4-0)
• Authorized Administrative Assistant as ARPA fund administrator (4-0)
• Approved motion to continue objecting to Fire Department union appeal (3-1)
• Approved Fire Chief application for SAFER Grant for 4 firefighters (4-0)
• Appointed Erin O'Neil as Conservation Commission alternate (4-0)
• Agreed to release welfare lien of $1,297 (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, swearing in new members, and discussing updates on the invasive species project and map printing. They will also review the logging off Eagle Rd. and the Shop Pond treatment/BSA project, and discuss a potential land purchase.

• Swear in new members
• Invasive Project results
• Logging off Eagle Rd.
• Shop Pond/treatment and BSA project
• Land Purchase

The Conservation Commission voted 4-2 to purchase Map 12 Lot 90, a landlocked, mostly wet parcel off Route 111, for $17,000, despite an abutter's offer of $22,000. The purchase requires approval from the Board of Selectmen. The Commission also approved printing east side trail maps for a kiosk and paper distribution, and recommended Erin O'Neill as an alternate member.

• Approved purchase of Map 12 Lot 90 for $17,000 (4-2 vote; Lovell and Treat against).
• Approved printing east side trail maps for kiosk and paper distribution (unanimous).
• Recommended Erin O'Neill as alternate member to the Conservation Commission (unanimous).
• Accepted May 19, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0-3; three abstentions).

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is meeting to handle routine town business, including opening bids for an F350 truck and continuing discussions on a crosswalk and mask-wearing requirements for town buildings. The agenda also includes public announcements, department head reports, and calls for volunteers for several town committees. The meeting ends with a non-public session under RSA 91A:3 II (c) regarding reputation.

• Open bids for F350 truck
• Continued discussion on crosswalk
• Continued discussion on mask wearing requirements for Town Buildings
• Call for candidates: Trustees of the Trust Funds (alternate), Budget Committee (2), Communication Committee, Stormwater Management (4)
• Flag retirement services June 17 at Central Fire Station; 4th of July fireworks June 26

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to remove the mask requirement in town offices, effective immediately. They also approved the sale of a 2010 F350 truck to Steve Wentworth for $8,255, authorized the use of special duty detail funds for fireworks, and approved a settlement with Consolidated Communications for $12,288.96. The board discussed but took no final action on a Main Street crosswalk, agreeing to request a traffic study from the state.

• Removed mask requirement in town offices effective immediately (5-0)
• Awarded 2010 F350 truck to Steve Wentworth for $8,255 (5-0)
• Authorized use of special duty detail fund for fireworks police details (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign settlement agreement with Consolidated Communications for $12,288.96 (5-0)
• Appointed Neil Lynch and Jim Wilkinson as full members of Conservation Commission (5-0)
• Reappointed Michael Carrier as Fire Chief for three-year term (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 24, 2021 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board approved an accessory dwelling unit at 30 Picadilly Road, granted 90-day conditional approval for the Winchester Heights condominium conversion, and adopted amendments to the Land Subdivision Regulations. The board also continued three subdivision applications to the July 6 hearing and released bonds for two completed projects.

• Approved ADU at 30 Picadilly Road (5-0)
• Granted 90-day conditional approval for Winchester Heights condo conversion (6-0)
• Adopted amendments to Land Subdivision Regulations (6-0)
• Continued 651 Main Street subdivision to July 6 (6-0)
• Continued 200 Central Street subdivision to July 6 (6-0)
• Continued 27 Hazel Drive amended site plan to July 6 (6-0)
• Released $43K bond for Barlow Millwork (6-0)
• Released $90K bond for Four Seasons Estates (6-0)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board's Master Plan Subcommittee is meeting electronically to discuss the Master Plan survey, including outreach efforts and potential extensions. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom. The next committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 1 or July 8, 2021.

• Discussion of Master Plan survey outreach
• Benchmark for any extension of the survey
• Next committee meeting scheduled for July 1 or July 8, 2021

The Hampstead Master Plan Subcommittee reviewed the first three days of survey results and planned outreach, including flyers at the Independence Day event and local businesses. The committee decided to extend the survey by two weeks if fewer than 700 responses are received by June 30. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Set survey extension threshold: extend by two weeks if under 700 responses by June 30
• Scheduled outreach: flyers at Independence Day event, local businesses, and town-wide posters

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 2, 2021, to consider two special exception requests. The first is from Jeffrey and Stephanie Wiggins to place an inground pool too close to the side lot line at 18 Shaker Lane. The second is from Terry Lynagh to build a deck on a non-conforming lot at 150 Mill Shore Dr. The board will also discuss procedures with the Chief Building Official.

• Special exception for inground pool at 18 Shaker Lane (Map 1 Parcel 25-1)
• Special exception for deck at 150 Mill Shore Dr. (Map 4 Parcel 25)
• Discussion with Chief Building Official

The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two special exceptions. The first allowed an inground pool at 12 Shaker Lane to be placed 24 feet from the side lot line, despite the 30-foot requirement. The second allowed construction of an open deck on a non-conforming lot at 150 Mill Shore Dr. The board also approved the minutes from the May hearing.

• Granted special exception for inground pool at 12 Shaker Lane, 24 ft from side lot line (unanimous)
• Granted special exception for open deck at 150 Mill Shore Dr (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May hearing as submitted

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is meeting to discuss new business, including water use recommendations, and to hear reports from department heads and the administrative assistant. The agenda also includes calls for volunteers for several town committees and boards. The meeting is largely routine, with no major votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion of water use recommendations
• Call for candidates: Trustees of the Trust Funds (alternate), Budget Committee (2), Communication Committee, Stormwater Management (4), Water Resources Committee (2)
• Memorial Day observance at Meetinghouse Park on 5/31 at 10 AM
• Waste oil, car batteries, and thermostats collection at Town Garage on first and third Saturdays

The Board of Selectmen approved a lease-purchase agreement with Quirk Chevrolet for a 2021 Chevy Colorado pickup truck for the Building Department, at a cost of about $31,400 after discounts. They also endorsed water restriction literature from the Water Resource Committee, changing the board's name to 'Selectboard' in the materials. The board accepted the May 10, 2021 minutes, appointed Geraldine Lannan to the Senior Committee, and approved a $12,500 tax abatement settlement with Consolidated Communications in nonpublic session.

• Approved lease-purchase of 2021 Chevy Colorado pickup for Building Department (5-0)
• Endorsed water restriction postcard and authorized distribution, with name change to 'Selectboard' (5-0)
• Accepted May 10, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Geraldine Lannan to Senior Committee, term to March 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $12,500 tax abatement settlement with Consolidated Communications (5-0)
• Entered nonpublic session for litigation and personnel matters (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board's Master Plan Subcommittee is meeting electronically to review a draft survey for the Master Plan and discuss its publicity. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone. The next committee meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2021.

• Review of draft Master Plan survey
• Discussion of survey publicity
• Next meeting set for June 3, 2021

The Hampstead Master Plan Subcommittee reviewed and finalized the draft survey and its publicity outreach plan, assigning distribution tasks. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural and preparatory for the survey launch.

• Finalized draft Master Plan survey for launch
• Approved publicity outreach list and assigned distribution names

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes introducing a new member, Erin O'Neill, reviewing old business such as an invasive species project scheduled for Saturday and map updates, and discussing new business including logging off Eagle Road and by-laws. The meeting is largely routine administrative and project-focused business.

• Meet Erin O'Neill
• Invasive Project this Saturday 9-12
• Map updates
• Logging off Eagle Rd.
• By-Laws

The Hampstead Conservation Commission met on May 19, 2021, and heard from Erin O'Neill, who expressed interest in joining as an alternate member. The commission discussed an upcoming invasive plant removal event on May 22 at West Road, trail map updates, and the start of logging off Eagle Road, which will pause until November. The minutes from April 21, 2021 were approved as amended (4-0). No formal decisions were made on membership or other items.

• Approved April 21, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)
• Discussed Erin O'Neill's interest in joining as alternate member (no action taken)
• Scheduled invasive plant pull for May 22 at West Road (9-noon)
• Noted trail markers removed; considered painting trees instead (no decision)
• Acknowledged logging off Eagle Road started; will pause until November

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is holding a workshop to hear a presentation on a library pavilion, receive a Master Plan sub-committee update, and continue discussions on 2022 zoning proposals and subdivision regulation updates. The meeting also includes member comments, review of prior minutes, and correspondence. No final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Library pavilion presentation by Kate Thomas
• Master Plan sub-committee update
• Continued discussion of 2022 zoning proposals
• Continued discussion of subdivision regulation update
• Review of minutes from 5/3 public hearing

The Planning Board voted 7-0 to move proposed amendments to the Land Subdivision Regulations to a public hearing on June 7, 2021. The board also discussed a library pavilion proposal, an upcoming public survey for the Master Plan, and a proposed 2022 zoning amendment on soil-based lot sizing, but took no formal action on those items.

• Moved Land Subdivision Regulation updates to June 7, 2021 public hearing (7-0)
• Approved 5/3/2021 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Adjourned at 8:15 P.M. (7-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will discuss a watering ordinance review, sign the Emergency Operations Plan, and discuss a possible cell tower buyout. The agenda also includes public announcements, visitor comments, and calls for volunteers for several town committees.

• Watering Ordinance review
• Sign Emergency Operations Plan
• Discussion concerning cell tower buyout
• Call for candidates: Trustees of the Trust Funds, Budget Committee, Communication Committee, Stormwater Management, Water Resources Committee

The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to reject both proposals received for the cell tower lease/buyout because granting the required easement would need town meeting approval. The board also authorized the chairman to sign the Emergency Operations Plan, approved a new Zoning Board of Adjustment alternate, and accepted a police officer's resignation. Several other items were discussed, including a watering ordinance review and a possible truck bid, but no final action was taken on those.

• Rejected both cell tower lease/buyout proposals (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Emergency Operations Plan (5-0)
• Appointed Jacqueline Dimando to Zoning Board of Adjustment as alternate, term to March 2024 (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of police officer P. Annaloro (5-0)
• Reclassified three seasonal employees to part-time laborers (5-0)
• Accepted late elderly exemption application as timely (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2021 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board held a virtual subcommittee meeting to review questions for the Hampstead Master Plan survey. The agenda focused on the content of the survey and its publicity. The next committee meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2021.

• Review of Hampstead Master Plan survey questions
• Discussion of publicity for the Master Plan survey
• Next committee meeting scheduled for June 3, 2021

The Hampstead Master Plan Subcommittee reviewed the survey design, questions, and logistics, and approved a logo and postcard/flyer design. They assigned publicity outreach tasks and plan to launch the survey for all of June, aiming for 10% resident participation, with a possible two-week extension if the goal is not met.

• Approved one logo design option and postcard/flyer design
• Assigned names to publicity outreach venues and posting responsibilities
• Planned survey to run for all of June, with possible two-week extension if 10% participation goal not met

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider Gerard Campbell's request for a special exception to raze an existing home on a non-conforming lot and a variance to allow a new dwelling closer to the front setback than normally permitted. The property is at 20 Shore Dr. in the Recreational Zone. The board will also discuss procedures with the Chief Building Official and review Covid-19 guidelines.

• Special exception request to alter structure on non-conforming lot (razing existing home) at 20 Shore Dr.
• Variance request for front setback for new dwelling at 20 Shore Dr., Map 8B Parcel 8
• Discussion with Chief Building Official
• Chairman's remarks on Covid-19 guidelines

The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a special exception and a variance for Gerard Campbell to tear down and rebuild a house at 20 Shore Dr., with the new structure set 24.7 ft. from the front setback. The board also approved the April minutes, increased application fees, and recommended Jacqueline Dimando for an alternate position.

• Granted special exception to tear down and replace dwelling at 20 Shore Dr. (unanimous)
• Granted variance for front setback of 24.7 ft. at 20 Shore Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved April minutes (Dale abstaining, Karen voting)
• Increased filing fee from $35 to $100, abutter fees from $6.98 to $10, effective June
• Recommended Jacqueline Dimando for alternate board position

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider conditional use permits for accessory dwelling units at 272 Kent Farm Road and 18 Jody Lane. The meeting also includes discussions on land subdivisions and an amended site plan.

• Conditional Use Permit: ADU at 272 Kent Farm Road
• Conditional Use Permit: ADU at 18 Jody Lane
• Subdivision of Land: 264 Stage Road
• Subdivision of Land: 651 Main Street
• Amended Site Plan: 27 Hazel Drive

The Hampstead Planning Board approved two accessory dwelling unit applications (272 Kent Farm Road and 18 Jody Lane), a subdivision at 264 Stage Road, and granted waivers for a proposed subdivision at 651 Main Street. The board also agreed to allow building permits but no certificates of occupancy for the Winchester Heights condo conversion project.

• Approved ADU at 272 Kent Farm Road (Map 9 Lot 163) based on Plan C (7-0)
• Approved ADU at 18 Jody Lane (Map 12 Lot 136) (7-0)
• Approved waiver for lot shape at 264 Stage Road (Map 6 Lot 45) (6-1)
• Approved subdivision at 264 Stage Road with conditions (6-1)
• Granted waiver for street slope at 651 Main Street (Map 1 Lot 91) (7-0)
• Granted waivers for cul-de-sac radii at 651 Main Street (7-0)
• Continued subdivision for 651 Main Street to June 7 hearing (7-0)
• Agreed to allow building permits but no certificates of occupancy for Winchester Heights condo conversion

Planning Board

The Hampstead Master Plan Subcommittee is meeting electronically to discuss the outreach plan and schedule, and to review the Master Plan survey questions and publicity efforts. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone, and next steps include setting a regular meeting date.

• Review of Outreach Plan/Schedule
• Discussion about Master Plan Survey questions
• Publicity discussion for the survey
• Setting a regular meeting date for the committee

The Master Plan Subcommittee met to review outreach plans and survey questions for the Hampstead Master Plan update. They recommended amending the schedule to show full Planning Board check-ins and set a regular meeting date. No formal decisions were made beyond scheduling.

• Established regular meeting date: first Thursday of each month at 6 PM via Zoom
• Recommended amending outreach schedule to indicate full Planning Board check-ins

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is holding a public hearing to discuss ZBA fees and will consider proposals for a cell tower lease or buyout. The board will also hear from the Water Resources Committee on conservation strategies and review an audit agreement with Vachon Clukay & Company. Several committee vacancies are open for appointment.

• Public hearing on ZBA fees
• Open proposals for cell tower lease/buyout
• Vachon Clukay & Company Audit Agreement
• Call for candidates: Trustees of the Trust Funds, Budget Committee, Communication Committee, Stormwater Management, Water Resources Committee

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission approved Ethan Charles's Boy Scout project to build a 5K walking/running/biking course along West Road trails, with 12 intersection markers and 3 mile markers. The commission also elected officers, with Tim Lovell as Chairman and David Treat as Vice Chairman, and tabled bylaw updates. Other updates included no additional work on the Hadley Road parking area until next month, West Road Bridge completion this weekend, and Shop Pond weed eradication in July or August.

• Approved Ethan Charles's 5K trail project (7-0)
• Elected Tim Lovell as Chairman (6-0-1, Lovell abstained)
• Elected David Treat as Vice Chairman (6-0-1, Treat abstained)
• Tabled bylaw updates for next meeting
• Accepted March 17, 2021 minutes as amended (7-0)

Planning Board

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes are referenced for review. It appears to be procedural or cancelled.

The Hampstead Planning Board approved a change of use for Building J at 472 Route 111 to allow retail sales, subject to permits and inspections. The board also appointed two members to the Master Plan Sub-Committee and discussed potential amendments to subdivision regulations and zoning proposals for the 2022 Town Meeting.

• Approved change of use for retail at 472 Route 111, Building J (7-0)
• Appointed Tim Lovell and Kathleen Wheeler to Master Plan Sub-Committee (7-0)
• Approved minutes of 4/5/2021 as amended (7-0)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is holding a workshop to discuss a proposed change of use for retail sales at Map 13 Lot 50, 472 Route 111, Building J, in the C2 zone. They will also hold a Master Plan call with Jenn Rowden of the RPC, review Subdivision/Site Plan Regulations, and address member comments, minutes, and correspondence.

• Change of use to retail sales at 472 Route 111, Building J (Map 13 Lot 50, C2 zone)
• Master Plan call with Jenn Rowden, RPC
• Review of Subdivision/Site Plan Regulations
• Review of 4/5/2021 Public Hearing minutes
• Notice of Shoreland Permit application for new staircase at 60 Governor's Island Road (Map 4 Lot 3)

The Planning Board reviewed a memo from Keach-Nordstrom Associates recommending six amendments to the Hampstead Subdivision Regulations, covering cul-de-sac standards, base course requirements, filing copies, buffer strips, driveway access, and lot size calculations. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes; the board only discussed the proposed changes.

• Reviewed recommended amendment to cul-de-sac standards (Sections VII: 1-H:3, 1-H:5, 1-H:7) allowing smaller radii without green islands
• Reviewed recommended amendment to base course requirements (Section VII: 1-Q) reducing lifts and allowing 304.4 material
• Reviewed recommended amendment to initial filing copies (Section III: 1-B:2(3)) reducing from five to two copies
• Reviewed recommended amendment to buffer strip section (Section V: 2-H) proposing to replace with 'Reserved'
• Reviewed recommended amendment to driveway access (Section V: 2-R) requiring driveway locations on plans
• Reviewed recommended amendment to minimum lot size (Section VI: 3-E:1) requiring soil-based calculations on drawings

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will discuss updates on a state grant application for the fire station addition/renovation, petition warrant articles, reaffirming the HWRC intervener, and fireworks. The meeting also includes department head reports, liaison reports, and calls for volunteers for several town committees.

• Update on grant application for Fire Station addition/renovation
• Discussion of petition warrant articles
• Reaffirm HWRC intervener for Town of Hampstead
• Fireworks discussion
• Calls for candidates for Trustees of Trust Funds, Budget Committee, Communication Committee, Stormwater Management, Water Resources Committee

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen met on April 12, 2021. They approved the June 26 fireworks display, leaving the festival decision to the Civic Club. They also voted to post the board's agenda two days before meetings, appointed Paul Carideo to the Communications Committee, and made numerous board and commission appointments. The board also authorized the Highway Department to sell surplus equipment and to dispose of crack-sealing materials.

• Approved hiring Wilson as a full-time police officer, effective after background check cleared.
• Approved Library Trustees' plan to construct a pavilion in front of the library, subject to Planning Board review.
• Authorized the Highway Department to sell or trade crack-sealing materials to a company, with proceeds as credit.
• Authorized the Highway Department to dispose of equipment valued up to $500 with documentation.
• Adopted a policy to post the Board of Selectmen's agenda on Wednesday (two days before the Monday meeting).
• Reaffirmed Stephanie Spyvee, Ken Richards, and Jim McHale as Water Resource Committee intervenors.
• Approved holding the June 26 fireworks; left festival decision to the Civic Club.
• Appointed Paul Carideo to the Communications Committee.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on April 7, 2021, to consider five requests for variances or special exceptions from the zoning ordinance. The requests involve properties on Route 111, Stage Rd., Summer St., and Aruda Rd. The board will also discuss COVID-19 guidelines and meet with the Chief Building Official.

• Bluebird Self Storage requests variance to reduce front setback from required 100 ft. on Route 111 property (664 Route 111, Map 12 Parcel 15-2)
• Dana Moquin and Laureen Campagnone request variance to subdivide two lots not meeting lot size by soils at 264 and 268 Stage Rd. (Map 6 Parcel 45)
• Luke & Brenda Maguire request special exception to remove and rebuild dwelling on non-conforming lot at 26 Summer St. (Map 3 Parcel 48)
• Luke & Brenda Maguire request variances for lot line and wetland setbacks at 26 Summer St.
• Crystal and Dan Martin request special exception for above ground pool on undersized lot at 8 Aruda Rd. (Map 11 Parcel 49)

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment granted a variance to Bluebird Self Storage to allow a reduced front building setback of 89.7 feet instead of the required 100 feet at 664 Route 111, due to a change in the highway configuration. The board also approved a two-lot subdivision variance for Dana Moquin and Laureen Campagnone at 264 and 268 Stage Road, and granted a special exception and two variances for Luke and Brenda Maguire at 26 Summer Street. A special exception for an above-ground pool for Crystal and Dan Martin at 8 Aruda Rd was also granted.

• Granted Bluebird Self Storage a variance for a reduced front setback of 89.7 ft at 664 Route 111 (unanimous).
• Granted Dana Moquin and Laureen Campagnone a variance for a two-lot subdivision not meeting soil-based lot sizes at 264/268 Stage Road (4-1, Karen Hanides opposed).
• Granted Luke and Brenda Maguire a special exception to remove an existing dwelling on a non-conforming lot at 26 Summer Street (unanimous).
• Granted Luke and Brenda Maguire a variance for a new dwelling too close to setbacks (17.4 ft front, 25.7 ft side, 27.9 ft rear) at 26 Summer Street (unanimous).
• Granted Luke and Brenda Maguire a variance for a new dwelling too close to wetlands (approx. 4 ft) at 26 Summer Street (unanimous).
• Granted Crystal and Dan Martin a special exception for a 15 ft above-ground pool 10 ft from the side lot line at 8 Aruda Rd, with condition that pool equipment faces the applicants' house (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes of the March meeting, with Geoff Dowd abstaining (unanimous).

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board approved a lot line adjustment for Map 13 Lots 26 & 35 at 62 East Road, contingent on a 15-foot driveway easement to improve the slope to 3:1. The board also granted conditional approval for a lot line adjustment at 266 & 272 Kent Farm Road and a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 28 Hadley Road. Several other applications were continued to future meetings.

• Approved lot line adjustment at 62 East Road with 15-foot driveway easement contingency (4-3)
• Granted conditional approval for lot line adjustment at 266 & 272 Kent Farm Road (7-0)
• Granted conditional use permit for ADU at 28 Hadley Road (7-0)
• Continued subdivision application for 264 Stage Road to 6/7/2021 (7-0)
• Continued subdivision application for 200 Central Street to 6/7/2021 (7-0)
• Continued ADU application for 272 Kent Farm Road to 5/3/2021 (7-0)
• Continued subdivision application for 651 Main Street to 5/3/2021 (7-0)
• Approved landscape plan for Stateline Trailer Sales

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on the cable contract, reorganize chairmanship and liaisons, and sign off on the Police Union agreement. They will also receive an update on gym use from the Recreation Commission and discuss various announcements and committee vacancies.

• Public Hearing - Ascertainment Hearing Cable Contract
• Sign off on Police Union agreement
• Update on the use of the gym – Recreation Commission
• Call for candidates: Trustees of the Trust Funds, Budget Committee, Communication Committee, Stormwater Management Committee
• Kent Farm transfer station open April 10; Shop Pond fishing derby April 24

The Board of Selectmen elected Selectman Murphy as Chairman and approved a $79/hour billing rate for police special duty details, effective April 1, 2021. They also authorized spending up to $11,000 from the Police Special Duty Fund to build a new shooting range at the Kent Farm Transfer Station. The board signed the new Police Union Contract and approved a request for proposals for the sale of the cell tower lease. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Elected Selectman Murphy as Chairman (5-0).
• Approved increasing police special duty detail billing rate to $79/hour, effective 4/1/2021 (5-0).
• Authorized up to $11,000 from Police Special Duty Fund for new shooting range at Kent Farm Transfer Station (5-0).
• Signed the Police Union Contract (NEPBA Local 37) (5-0).
• Approved Recreation Commission contract with Vermont Tennis, contingent on drainage check (5-0).
• Signed letter to intervene in PUC hearing on HAWC rate increase (5-0).
• Directed preparation of RFP for sale of cell tower lease (5-0).
• Reappointed Al Davis to Rockingham Planning Commission (5-0).

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission voted 7-0 to update trail rules, allowing painted rocks to remain on trails for up to 30 days with permission, while all other items (e.g., stuffed animals) must be removed promptly. The Commission also discussed plans to fix the West Road bridge, treat Shop Pond for invasive species, and complete trail map updates by April 23. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved trail rule update allowing painted rocks for 30 days with permission (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 17, 2021 (6-0-1, Lynch abstained)
• Discussed fixing West Road bridge next week
• Discussed treating Shop Pond for invasive species
• Discussed completing trail map updates by April 23

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is holding a workshop to discuss the Master Plan with a regional planning consultant, consider reappointing a Rockingham Planning Commission representative, and review a GIS/map update. The board will also elect officers, welcome a new member, and review minutes and correspondence, including a wetland permit application and a map discrepancy letter.

• Master Plan discussion with Jenn Rowden, RPC
• Reappointment discussion for Alan Davis, RPC Commissioner
• Axis GIS/Map Update discussion
• NHDES Wetland Permit for Map 9 Lot 60-7, 14 Hastings Drive (beach and beach walls)
• Letter from Great North Property Management re: map discrepancy at Angle Pond Woods

The Hampstead Planning Board held a workshop and made several appointments: reappointed Alan Davis as RPC Commissioner for a 4-year term, appointed Robert Weimar as an alternate member, and elected officers. The board also decided to form a Master Plan subcommittee and discussed the Master Plan update process with RPC's Jenn Rowden.

• Appointed Steve Wentworth as Chairman (6-0)
• Appointed Randy Clark as Vice-Chairman (6-0)
• Appointed Debbie Soucy as Secretary (6-0)
• Reappointed Alan Davis as RPC Commissioner for 4-year term (6-0)
• Appointed Robert Weimar as alternate to Planning Board (6-0)
• Formed Master Plan subcommittee with Kim Colbert, Mike Hanides, Bob Weimar
• Accepted 3/1 minutes as amended (6-0)
• Adjourned at 8:10 P.M. (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to appoint a representative for the upcoming town meeting and discuss the Emergency Management Director job description. The agenda also includes calls for candidates for various town committees.

• Appointment of a Board of Selectmen representative to attend town meeting
• Discussion regarding Emergency Management Director job description
• Call for candidates for Trustees of the Trust Funds, alternate members
• Call for candidates for Budget Committee monthly meetings
• Call for candidates for Communication Committee and Water Resource Committee

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to increase the Zoning Board of Adjustment application fee from $35 to $100 and the abutter mailing fee to $8.00, effective April 1, 2021, with a review in one year. They also voted unanimously to increase the seasonal dock application fee from $20 to $25 and add a $25 penalty if paperwork isn't returned by May 1st each year. The board tabled discussion on the Emergency Management Director job description to the next meeting. They also agreed to form a Stormwater Management Committee and add it to the list of open committees.

• Approved increasing ZBA application fee to $100 and abutter mailing fee to $8.00, effective April 1, 2021, with a revisit in a year (2-0).
• Approved increasing seasonal dock application fee to $25 and adding a $25 penalty for paperwork not returned by May 1st each year (2-0).
• Tabled the Emergency Management Director job description discussion to the next meeting.
• Agreed to form a Stormwater Management Committee and add it to the list of open committees.
• Entered non-public session under RSA 91A:3 II (a) for employee matters and voted to seal the minutes.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on March 3, 2021, to consider four special exception requests under the town zoning ordinance. These include an above-ground pool, a three-season room, a second-floor addition, and a cottage rebuild. The board will also discuss COVID-19 guidelines and meet with the Chief Building Official.

• Special exception for above-ground pool at 26 Winchester Dr. (Map 19 Parcel 9-2)
• Special exception to enclose deck with three-season room at 60 Shore Dr. (Map 8B Parcel 21)
• Special exception for second-floor addition and deck at 77 Holiday Ln. (Map 3 Parcel 46)
• Special exception to tear down cottage and rebuild two-bedroom home at 279 Pondview Rd. (Map 11 Parcel 168)

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment granted all four special exception requests at its March 3, 2021 meeting. It approved an above-ground pool at 26 Winchester Drive, a three-season room enclosure at 60 Shore Dr., a second-floor addition and deck at 77 Holiday Ln., and a cottage tear-down and rebuild at 279 Pondview Drive. The board also discussed a prior decision regarding a deck at 56 Holiday Lane and approved the February minutes.

• Granted Nicholas Ellis a special exception for an above-ground pool at 26 Winchester Drive, 28 ft. from the rear lot line, unanimously.
• Granted Christopher Wellington a special exception to enclose an existing deck with a three-season room at 60 Shore Dr., with conditions (no heat/water, no footprint increase, dry well for runoff), unanimously.
• Granted Craig Corsetti a special exception for a second-floor addition and deck at 77 Holiday Ln., 4-1 (Karen Hanides dissenting).
• Granted Adam Lamond/Richard Towne a special exception to tear down a cottage and rebuild a two-bedroom home at 279 Pondview Drive, unanimously.
• Discussed a prior decision for Joseph Panella at 56 Holiday Lane, noting the board had approved an 8-ft. deck but a 17-ft. deck existed since 1995.
• Approved the February hearing minutes as written, with Randy abstaining.

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is meeting to discuss several land-use items, including a requested continuance for an accessory dwelling unit, a lot line adjustment, a subdivision, and a new subdivision application. The board will also hear town engineer comments, review correspondence and minutes, and take up other routine matters.

• Map 9 Lot 163 – 272 Kent Farm Road – Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) – continuance requested to April 5, 2021
• Map 13 Lots 26 & 35 – 62 East Road – Lot Line Adjustment (LLA)
• Map 6 Lot 045 – 264 Stage Road – Subdivision of Land
• Map 17 Lot 172 – 200 Central Street – Subdivision of Land (new business)

The Hampstead Planning Board voted to continue hearings for an accessory dwelling unit at 272 Kent Farm Road, a lot line adjustment at 62 East Road, and a subdivision at 264 Stage Road to the April 5, 2021 meeting. The board also accepted jurisdiction over a new subdivision application for 200 Central Street and continued its discussion to the same date. Additionally, the board appointed David Smith to the Capital Improvement Plan and approved the minutes from the February 16, 2021 hearing.

• Continued ADU hearing for Map 9 Lot 163 (272 Kent Farm Road) to April 5, 2021 (7-0).
• Continued LLA hearing for Map 13 Lots 26 & 35 (62 East Road) to April 5, 2021 (7-0).
• Continued subdivision hearing for Map 6 Lot 045 (264 Stage Road) to April 5, 2021 (7-0).
• Accepted jurisdiction over subdivision application for Map 17 Lot 172 (200 Central Street) (7-0).
• Continued discussion of 200 Central Street subdivision to April 5, 2021 (7-0).
• Appointed David Smith to the Capital Improvement Plan (7-0).
• Approved minutes from 2/16/2021 public hearing as amended (7-0).

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will meet to handle routine business, including appointing a representative to attend the upcoming Town Meeting and discussing a memorandum of understanding for COVID-19 vaccination aid. They will also discuss road signage and hear from department heads and visitors. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appoint representative from BOS to attend town meeting
• Memorandum of Understanding regarding COVID-19 vaccination aid
• Discussion concerning road signage
• Call for candidates for Trustees of the Trust Funds, Budget Committee, and Communication Committee

The Board unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the NH Dept of Health and Human Services for COVID-19 vaccination aid, setting the employee pay rate at $45 per hour for the agreement term. They also approved an unlimited carryover for Flexible Spending Accounts while keeping the separation clause unchanged. The Board continued a 5-year septage agreement with Somersworth and accepted prior meeting minutes.

• Approved MOU with NHDHHS for COVID-19 vaccination aid, $45/hr rate (3-0)
• Approved unlimited FSA carryover, kept separation clause (3-0)
• Approved 5-year septage agreement with Somersworth, NH (3-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 25 and Feb 8 meetings (3-0)
• Entered non-public sessions for reputation and employee matters, sealed minutes (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss old and new business, including updates on invasive species projects, tree harvesting for trails, map updates, and an easement question. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Stone quotes for Hadley/Golden Meadow/Stage
• Invasive project updates
• Tree harvesting for trails
• Map updates and easement question
• BSA update

The Hampstead Conservation Commission voted 6-0 to draft a letter to abutters regarding an easement for access to the Town Pond off Old County Road. They also discussed stone quotes for road projects, invasive plant updates, and trail maintenance, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved amended January 20, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved drafting letter to abutters about easement (6-0)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss several land-use applications, including a subdivision, an accessory dwelling unit, and a lot line adjustment. It will also consider continuances for previously conditionally approved projects and a conceptual discussion for properties on Depot Road. The meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2021, at 7:00 PM.

• Map 8 Lot 243 – Camp Tel Noar – Yurt Village Expansion – continuance request
• Map 6 Lot 045 – 264 Stage Road – Subdivision of Land
• Map 9 Lot 163 – 272 Kent Farm Road – Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) – continuance to March 1, 2021
• Map 13 Lots 26 & 35 – 62 East Road – Lot Line Adjustment (LLA)
• Map 14 Lot 102 – 339 East Road – Waiver Request for cul de sac size

The Hampstead Planning Board voted 7-0 to continue the conditional approval for Camp Tel Noar's yurt village expansion for an additional six months, to August 2, 2021. The board also continued public hearings for a lot line adjustment at 62 East Road and a subdivision at 264 Stage Road to March 1, 2021, and granted a waiver for a cul-de-sac radius at 339 East Road. No final approvals were granted for new projects; most items were continued or discussed.

• Continued conditional approval for Camp Tel Noar yurt village to 8/2/2021 (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for ADU at 272 Kent Farm Road to 3/1/2021 (7-0)
• Accepted jurisdiction for lot line adjustment at 62 East Road (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for lot line adjustment at 62 East Road to 3/1/2021 (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for subdivision at 264 Stage Road to 3/1/2021 (7-0)
• Granted cul-de-sac radius waiver at 339 East Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 1/4/2021 public hearing (7-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on the acceptance of Labrador Lane, discuss road signage, and receive updates on a beach sign from an Eagle Scout. The board will also consider appointments and announce open positions for town committees.

• Public hearing on acceptance of Labrador Lane
• Discussion on road signage
• Eagle Scout/Boy Scout Leader update on sign at the beach
• Call for candidates for Trustees of the Trust Funds, Budget Committee, and Communication Committee
• Non-public session under RSA 91A:3 II (c) regarding reputation

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a special exception request from Joseph & Shannon Panella to raise a cottage and place it on a new foundation at 56 Holiday Ln. in the Recreational Zone. The board will also discuss Covid-19 guidelines and hear from the Chief Building Official.

• Special exception request by Joseph & Shannon Panella for property at 56 Holiday Ln. (Map 3 Parcel 79) to raise cottage and replace foundation
• Discussion with Chief Building Official
• Chairman's remarks on Covid-19 guidelines for board procedures

The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a special exception to Joseph and Shanna Panella to raise their cottage and place it on a new foundation at 56 Holiday Lane. The board approved the request unanimously, with a condition that the deck not be 17 feet. The minutes also include approval of the January hearing minutes, with one member abstaining.

• Granted special exception to raise cottage and replace on new foundation at 56 Holiday Lane (unanimous)
• Condition imposed: no 17 ft. deck
• Approved minutes of January hearing (Randy abstaining)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on February 1, 2021, addressing old and new business. Items include a requested continuance for the Camp Tel Noar yurt village expansion, a withdrawn change of use application, an ADU continuance request, a lot line adjustment, a subdivision, and a waiver request for cul-de-sac size. The board will also hold a conceptual discussion on Depot Road properties and review correspondence and minutes.

• Map 8 Lot 243 – Camp Tel Noar – Yurt Village Expansion – continuance requested to February 2022
• Map 12 Lot 130 – 2 Starwood Drive – Change of Use/Occupancy – application withdrawn
• Map 13 Lots 26 & 35 – 62 East Road – Lot Line Adjustment
• Map 6 Lot 045 – 264 Stage Road – Subdivision of Land
• Map 14 Lot 102 – 339 East Road – Waiver Request – cul de sac size – conditional approval expires 2/5/2021

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen tabled the acceptance of Labrador Lane as a town road until the February 8 meeting, pending clarification from Town Counsel on additional easement information. They also decided to send the proposed road signage study back to the Highway Safety Committee for further discussion and a recommendation. The board authorized the Chairman to draft a letter to the PUC regarding Hampstead Area Water Company rate increases, and appointed Melissa Coburn to the Recreation Commission.

• Tabled acceptance of Labrador Lane as a town road until Feb. 8 meeting
• Sent signage study proposal back to Highway Safety Committee for recommendation
• Authorized Chairman to draft PUC letter on HAWC rate increases (3-0)
• Appointed Melissa Coburn to Recreation Commission, term to March 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec. 28, 2020 meeting (3-0)
• Denied waiver of interest on late tax payment (1-2)
• Entered and exited non-public sessions for employee matters and reputation

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are specified.

• No agenda available

Board of Selectmen

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is meeting to discuss several items, including presentations on school renovations, transportation for Meals on Wheels, and Community Caregivers. They will also hear a Child Advocacy presentation and consider appointments to town committees. The meeting includes a non-public session for hiring and public announcements about the upcoming budget hearing and election sign-ups.

• Public Hearing on 2021 Budget on Jan. 13 at 7:00 pm
• School Renovations presentation
• Meals on Wheels transportation presentation by Helen Kostrazynski
• Call for candidates for Trustees of Trust Funds, Budget Committee, Communication Committee, Recreation Commission, Water Resource Committee
• Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3 II (b) for hiring

The Board of Selectmen hired two police officers, Stephen Winter and Paul Annaloro, effective 1/31/2021, with Annaloro's hire contingent on NH Police Academy acceptance of his Massachusetts credentials. The board also voted to accept the tentative police union agreement (2-1), approved adding Child Advocacy back to the 2021 budget, and appointed Kathleen Wheeler as an alternate to the Water Resource Committee.

• Hired Stephen Winter as police officer effective 1/31/2021 (3-0)
• Hired Paul Annaloro as police officer effective 1/31/2021, contingent on NH Police Academy credential acceptance (3-0)
• Approved adding Child Advocacy back to 2021 budget (3-0)
• Appointed Kathleen Wheeler as alternate to Water Resource Committee for 3-year term (3-0)
• Accepted tentative police union agreement as presented 1/8/2021 (2-1)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Michael & Colleen Lelievre and Karen Donnelly. The variance would permit a shed to be placed closer to the side lot line than allowed under the zoning ordinance. The hearing was continued from December and will include discussion with the Chief Building Official.

• Variance request for shed setback at 18 Cortland Rd., Map 17 Parcel 24
• Hearing continued from December
• Discussion with Chief Building Official scheduled

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will hold its regular meeting, with the main item being a change of use/occupancy request for used auto sales at Map 12 Lot 130, 2 Starwood Drive. The board will also discuss 2021 zoning proposals and handle routine matters such as town engineer comments, correspondence, member comments, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Change of use/occupancy for used auto sales at 2 Starwood Drive (Map 12 Lot 130)
• Discussion of 2021 zoning proposals
• Review of minutes from 12/21/2020 workshop

The Hampstead Planning Board voted unanimously to place four zoning articles on the town warrant for the February 1, 2021 public hearing. The articles address commercial lot sizes, building permit timelines, a rezoning along Route 111, and restrictions on unregistered vehicles and boats. The board also continued a request for used auto sales at 2 Starwood Drive to the next meeting due to site violations.

• Moved Article #1 (C-2 minimum lot size) to town warrant (6-0)
• Moved Article #2 (12-month exterior completion for building permits) to town warrant (6-0)
• Moved Article #3 (rezoning Route 111 area from Residential to Commercial) to town warrant (6-0)
• Moved Article #4 (limit on unregistered vehicles/boats) to town warrant (7-0)
• Continued used auto sales request at 2 Starwood Drive to February 1, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved 12/21/2020 workshop minutes as amended (5-0-2)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on January 4, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The main item is a change of use/occupancy application for used auto sales at Map 12 Lot 130, 2 Starwood Drive. The board will also discuss 2021 zoning proposals and handle routine matters such as minutes review and correspondence.

• Change of Use/Occupancy for Used Auto Sales at 2 Starwood Drive (Map 12 Lot 130)
• Discussion of 2021 Zoning Proposals
• Review of minutes from 12/21/2020 workshop