Hampstead public meetings in 2024

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the NHDOT plan for a 4-way stop at Depot Road/Main Street and East Derry Road, as presented at the 12/9/2024 meeting. The board also approved multiple police and DPW fund encumbrances, waived bidding for tasers and IT equipment, and approved a library elevator encumbrance. A motion to encumber funds for a library water line was withdrawn after discussion.

• Approved NHDOT 4-way stop plan at Depot Road/Main Street (unanimous)
• Waived RFP process for $99,990 taser purchase (unanimous)
• Encumbered $5,500 for police security system upgrades (unanimous)
• Encumbered $27,396.86 for police cruiser MDT replacements (unanimous)
• Encumbered $35,105 for police data migration/email upgrade (unanimous)
• Encumbered $4,500 for police ballistic vests (unanimous)
• Approved sale of three police vehicles (unanimous)
• Encumbered $3,200 for library elevator work (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to keep the cost of two new police officers in the proposed 2025 budget, despite concerns about the tax rate. They also approved 2025 ambulance fees, closed town offices at noon on Dec. 24, and heard public comments about tax increases and budget concerns. No final budget was adopted; the adjusted budget will go to a public hearing in January.

• Approved keeping two new police officers in 2025 budget (4-1)
• Approved 2025 proposed ambulance fees (5-0)
• Approved closing town offices at noon on Dec. 24 (5-0)
• Approved carryover of 102 hours for Chief Carrier and 48 hours for Deputy Chief Warnock (4-0-1)
• Opened and closed public hearing for grants/gifts (5-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for ambulance fees (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear a variance request for 120 Eagle Road and two special exception requests for 7 Hilltop Lane and 15 Hood Road. The board will also review and approve minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting, and discuss the 2025 meeting schedule and filing deadlines.

• Variance request for Map 4 Lot 62, 120 Eagle Road
• Special exception for Map 8B Lot 83, 7 Hilltop Lane
• Special exception for Map 11 Lot 176, 15 Hood Road
• Review and approve November 6, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of 2025 meeting schedule and filing deadline

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will vote on whether to advance proposed 2025 Zoning Ordinance Amendments to a public hearing and consider releasing a remaining bond for the Brianna Woods subdivision. Continued discussion on amendments to the Land Subdivision Regulations is also on the agenda.

• Vote to move 2025 Zoning Ordinance Amendments to public hearing
• Release of remaining bond for Map 01 Lot 091 (Brianna Woods / Endicott Lane Subdivision)
• Continued discussion on amendments to Land Subdivision Regulations
• Next public hearing date set for January 6, 2025; filing deadline December 2, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss a budget adjustment and a warrant article for easements. The body will also review a legal response regarding the potential for tougher codes in Hampstead.

• Budget change of 4k for Tree Removal line item
• Warrant Article for Easements
• Old stone foundation repair approved by Hampstead Historic Commission
• Legal response regarding tougher codes in Hampstead

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a workshop to discuss proposed Zoning Amendments for 2025. The board will also discuss amendments to Subdivision and Site Plan Regulations.

• Discussion regarding Zoning Amendments 2025
• Discussion regarding Subdivision & Site Plan Regulation Amendments
• Review of November 4, 2024 Public Hearing minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two requests: a variance to permit a 22.6-foot rear setback where 50 feet is required at 6 Edgewater Lane, and a special exception to allow renovation on a non-conforming lot at 52 Shore Drive. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its September 4, 2024 meeting.

• Variance at Map 8A Lot 070 (6 Edgewater Lane) for 22.6-foot rear setback, 50 feet required
• Special exception at Map 8B Lot 017 (52 Shore Drive) for renovation on a non-conforming lot
• Review and approval of September 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a 2-lot subdivision at Map 13 Lot 103, also known as 342 East Road. The board will also discuss the release of a remaining bond for the Brady Lane Subdivision (Map 14 Lot 102).

• New Business: Map 13 Lot 103 (342 East Road) – 2-lot subdivision
• Other Matters: Map 14 Lot 102 (Brady Lane Subdivision) – release of remaining bond
• Next public hearing date set for December 2, 2024; filing deadline is November 4, 2024

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the Town Administrator's job description and the acceptance of Endicott Lane as a road. The board will also review budget and accounting software and a revision to the Snow and Ice Policy.

• Road acceptance for Endicott Lane
• Discussion on Town Administrator position and job description
• Discussion on Budget/Accounting Software
• Revision to Snow and Ice Policy
• Hampstead Historical Society raffle request

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is holding a workshop to discuss proposed 2025 zoning amendments and updates to subdivision and site plan regulations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the board will also review minutes from a prior public hearing and handle correspondence.

• Discussion regarding Zoning Amendments 2025
• Discussion regarding Subdivision & Site Plan Regulation Amendments
• Review of minutes from the 10/7/2024 Public Hearing

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission will discuss whether to pursue tougher codes to protect wetlands, prompted by construction projects such as Cameron Commons and Hampstead Heights pushing to the edge of wetlands and poorly drained soils. The meeting also includes updates on the BSA Bridge completion and old stone foundation maps. No formal decisions are expected; it is a discussion item.

• Discussion of tougher wetland codes for Hampstead due to construction encroachment
• Cameron Commons and Hampstead Heights projects cited as examples of wetland edge development
• Update on BSA Bridge completion
• Old stone foundation and maps discussion
• Warrant articles for the year

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will conduct a review of the proposed 2025 budget as part of new business. They are also set to award a contract for drainage work on Harris Avenue and Shore Drive, and consider a letter of support for a Planning Board housing grant. Old business includes awarding an engineering study for the Kent Farm Transfer Station. The meeting includes public announcements on waste collection and a donation drive for a homeless shelter.

• 2025 Budget Review
• RFP results and award for drainage at Harris Ave/Shore Drive
• Letter of support for Planning Board Housing Grant
• RFP award for engineering study of Kent Farm Transfer Station
• Patrol grant from NH Department of Safety for Police Chief

Planning Board

The Planning Board will address the conditional approval for the Liberty Lane subdivision (Map 09 Lot 29), which expires on October 7, 2024. The board also will consider a new subdivision application for 60 Estee Road (Map 11 Lot 70) and discuss correspondence related to the board's response to a YDC hearing.

• Conditional approval for Map 09 Lot 29 (Liberty Lane subdivision) expires 10/7/2024
• New subdivision application for Map 11 Lot 70 aka 60 Estee Road
• Town Engineer comments on pending matters
• Discussion of Planning Board correspondence regarding YDC hearing
• Review of minutes from the September 16, 2024 meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a non-public session for employee matters before the public meeting. New business includes an update on the municipal revaluation, opening fuel bids, awarding plow contracts, and discussing Endicott Lane. The board will also set October meeting dates and call for candidates for several town committees.

• Non-public session under RSA 91A:3 II(a) for employee matters
• Municipal Resource revaluation update
• Open fuel bids for town vehicles/equipment
• Plow contracts presented by DPW Director Lavacchia
• Endicott Lane discussion (tentative with John Maison)

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss the 2025 budget, as well as updates on the ADA trail, a BSA bridge project, and clearing of an old stone foundation. The meeting will also include introduction of a new recording secretary and visitor comments.

• Introduction of Sara Smith as recording secretary
• Update on ADA trail and CIP member Fred Malcolm
• BSA Bridge update
• Clearing of old stone foundation (Jim)
• Discussion of 2025 Budget

The Conservation Commission reviewed and passed the minutes from August 24, 2024, and discussed several projects, including a proposed ADA trail on West Road, a Boy Scout bridge rebuild, and the 2025 budget. The commission approved a 2025 budget totaling $13,182, which is about $2,000 less than the 2024 budget. No formal votes were taken on the trail or other projects; these were only discussed.

• Approved minutes of August 24, 2024 (5-0, with 2 abstentions)
• Approved 2025 budget of $13,182, a decrease from $14,981 in 2024
• Added $200 to Earth Day budget for a tree giveaway
• Increased forest maintenance budget from $4,000 to $5,000
• Increased fishing derby budget from $200 to $300

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will hold a workshop to discuss a housing assessment grant application with Jenn Rowden of the Rockingham Planning Commission and a plan presentation from the State of New Hampshire Youth Development Center. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is for discussion and review of prior minutes and correspondence.

• Discussion with Jenn Rowden regarding housing assessment grant application
• State of New Hampshire Youth Development Center plan presentation
• Review of minutes from September 3, 2024 public hearing

The Planning Board voted 7-0 to submit an application to the Invest NH Program, with assistance from the Regional Planning Commission (RPC), for a housing assessment grant. The board also heard a presentation on the proposed Youth Development Center (YDC) and will provide comments within 30 days. Minutes from the September 3, 2024 public hearing were approved 6-0.

• Approved submission of housing assessment grant application to Invest NH Program (7-0)
• Approved minutes of 9/3/2024 public hearing (6-0)
• Agreed to change abutter notification mailing to certified mail

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss consulting bids for the Recycling and Waste Committee and a funding withdrawal from the Capital Reserve Fund for fire department ambulance items. The board will also review highway safety recommendations for Holiday Lane and the Town Office entrance.

• Open bids for Recycling and Waste Committee consulting services
• Capital Reserve Fund withdrawal for Fire Department ambulance capital items
• Highway Safety Committee recommendation for Holiday Lane parking and Town Office traffic
• Call for candidates for ZBA, Budget Committee, and Planning Board alternates
• Non-public session regarding employee matters

The Board unanimously approved withdrawing $69,742 from the CIP Reserve Fund to equip the new ambulance, including a waiver of the purchasing policy for the Lucas device. They also accepted Highway Safety Committee recommendations for parking and traffic flow changes, and forwarded a $15,000 engineering proposal for the Kent Farm Transfer Station to the Recycling and Waste Committee. A dispute between the Youth Lacrosse Association and the Recreation Commission over a $300 fee was referred back to the Recreation Commission, as the Selectmen have no authority over those fees.

• Approved $69,742 withdrawal from CIP Reserve Fund for ambulance equipment (unanimous)
• Waived purchasing policy for Lucas Chest Compression device (unanimous)
• Accepted Highway Safety Committee recommendations for parking and one-way signs (unanimous)
• Forwarded CMA Engineering $15,000 proposal for Kent Farm Transfer Station to Recycling and Waste Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Becky Gibson to Water Resource Committee (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3, II (a) (4-0, Worthen absent)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider land-use requests for two properties. The board will also review previous meeting minutes and discuss member appointments.

• Variance request for Map 11 Lot 170 (60 Estee Road)
• Special Exception and Variance request for Map 3 Lot 053 (90 Holiday Lane)
• Approval of July 3, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of Rick McQuesten as full-time member
• Discussion of Neil Reardon as alternate member

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a 3-lot subdivision at 60 Estee Road (Map 11 Lot 170), allowing lots on a private road with conditions including road widening to 20 feet, a dry hydrant, and a fire truck turnaround. The board also approved a special exception and variance for a cottage rebuild at 90 Holiday Lane (Map 3 Lot 53), permitting construction on an unapproved street. Both approvals passed with the board noting a 30-day appeal period.

• Approved variance for 3-lot subdivision at 60 Estee Road (5-0)
• Approved special exception and variance for cottage rebuild at 90 Holiday Lane (4-1, Hanides opposed)
• Approved July 3, 2024 minutes (4-0-1, Emerson abstained)
• Appointed Rick McQuesten as full-time board member (4-0)
• Appointed Neil Reardon as alternate board member (5-0)
• Adjourned at 8:40 P.M. (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a continuance request for a subdivision application at 60 Estee Road (Map 11 Lot 070) to the October 7 public hearing, as a variance is needed. The board also discusses grant opportunities for housing affordability and continues work on regulation updates. Other items include review of minutes from the August 19 workshop and routine board matters.

• Subdivision application at 60 Estee Road continued to October 7; variance required
• Discussion of grant opportunities for housing affordability
• Continued discussion on regulation update
• Review of minutes from August 19 workshop
• Town Engineer comments and correspondence

The Planning Board voted 6-0 to continue the subdivision application for Map 11 Lot 070 (60 Estee Road) to the October 7 public hearing, pending a variance from the ZBA. The board also voted 6-0 to move forward with a grant application for a housing assessment, and discussed but took no action on regulation updates regarding road definitions and secondary access.

• Continued 60 Estee Road subdivision application to Oct. 7 public hearing (6-0)
• Approved moving forward with housing assessment grant application (6-0)
• Approved minutes of 8/19 workshop (5-0-1, Johnson abstained)

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will review Recreation Policies as new business. The meeting also includes calls for candidates to fill vacancies on several town boards and committees, including ZBA, Budget Committee, and Planning Board. Most other items are procedural, such as public announcements, visitor comments, and reports.

• Review of Recreation Policies – M. Worthen
• Call for candidates: ZBA (fulltime and alternate), Capital Improvements Committee, Ethics Commission, Budget Committee (2), Planning Board alternates (2), Recycling and Waste Disposal (1), Water Resources (2 F/T and 2 alternates)
• Public announcement: waste oil and other items collected at Town Garage on 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 8–1
• Donations of toiletries accepted for Waypoint homeless shelter for youth ages 14–24
• Transfer Station open second Saturday through November; permit required from Town Clerk/Tax Collector

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 21, 2024, with discussion items including the retirement of Sally and recruiting a new secretary, a BSA Bridge project, logging, an Erin Story walk, invasive species and trail management by Jim, a survey map mailing for lot 133, and maintenance on properties including downed trees. No votes or decisions are specified; items are listed for discussion.

• Sally retirement and recruiting new secretary
• BSA Bridge project discussion
• Logging discussion
• Erin Story walk
• Jim invasive species/trail management

The Conservation Commission accepted the July 17, 2024 minutes with minor changes. They discussed the upcoming retirement of Conservation Secretary Sally Theriault and began planning to hire a replacement. No major policy decisions were made; most items were updates on ongoing projects.

• Accepted July 17, 2024 meeting minutes with changes (motion passed)
• Discussed hiring a new Conservation Secretary after Sally Theriault's retirement
• Noted logging complaint on West Road sent to forester
• Planned to move Story Walk from West Road to Hadley Road trails
• Discussed invasive plant removal progress and plans for bittersweet
• Noted SPNHF letter prohibiting docks on Emmert Drive properties; one resident complied, another did not
• Discussed replacing stone wall at 36 Emmert Drive due to boat wake erosion
• Planned to hire someone to remove ash trees infected with Emerald Ash Borer at West Road parking lot

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a workshop to discuss housing availability and affordability in town and potential changes to Subdivision and Site Plan Regulations. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for board discussion and member comments. The board will also review minutes from a previous public hearing.

• Discussion regarding housing availability and affordability
• Discussion regarding changes to Subdivision and Site Plan Regulations
• Member comments
• Review of minutes from the August 5, 2024 public hearing

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing regarding fees for ordinances. The meeting also includes a recommendation for line striping and a discussion on an interim Administrative Assistant.

• Public hearing on fees for ordinance(s) presented by R. Kelley (PD)
• Recommendation for line striping from J. Lavacchia (DPW)
• Discussion concerning interim AA to the BOS
• Call for candidates for ZBA, Capital Improvements Committee, Ethics Commission, and others

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will discuss a lot line adjustment for 8 and 10 Shore Drive and a site plan for 9 Commerce Park Drive. A conditional approval for Cameron Commons expires as of this meeting. The board also received correspondence regarding the placement of a Youth Development Center on the site of Hampstead Hospital.

• Lot line adjustment for 8 & 10 Shore Drive (Map 8B Lots 2 & 3)
• Site plan review for 9 Commerce Park Drive (Map 18 Lot 157)
• Conditional approval expiration for Cameron Commons (Map 01 Lots 091-1 & 091-2)
• Correspondence from residents about YDC on Hampstead Hospital site
• Wetlands Permit by Notification for 36 Emmert Drive

The Hampstead Planning Board granted conditional approval for a lot line adjustment at 8 & 10 Shore Drive and a site plan for a contractor building at 9 Commerce Park Drive, both subject to conditions. The board also extended conditional approval for the Cameron Commons development to November 4, 2024, pending state water system approval. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved lot line adjustment at 8 & 10 Shore Drive (7-0) with condition to set permanent monuments
• Approved site plan for 9 Commerce Park Drive (7-0) subject to clean letter from town engineer
• Extended conditional approval for Cameron Commons to 11/4/2024 (7-0)
• Approved 7/1/2024 public hearing minutes (6-0-1, Eaton abstained)

Board of Selectmen

This is a regular Board of Selectmen meeting with a non-public session for employee matters. New business includes opening bids for line striping, reviewing a recommendation on an ambulance proposal, examining the budget schedule, and discussing various ordinances. The agenda also includes calls for candidates to fill multiple town committee vacancies.

• Open bids for line striping
• Recommendation on ambulance proposal
• Review budget schedule
• Various ordinances discussed
• Calls for candidates for ZBA, Capital Improvements Committee, Ethics Commission, and other boards

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review a UNH study and discuss land walks and property maintenance. The body will also review a survey map for lot 133.

• UNH Study presentation
• Survey map for 3 lot 133
• Maintenance on properties

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider approving the Hazard Mitigation Plan and reviewing open bids for an ambulance. The agenda also includes updates to the open container ordinance and a call for candidates for various town committees.

• Approval of Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Open bids for ambulance
• Open container ordinance update
• Call for candidates for various town boards and committees

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several variance and special exception requests for properties in Hampstead. The board will also review the minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request for 8 Shore Drive
• Special exception and variance request for 59 Shore Drive
• Variance request for 9 Commerce Park Drive
• Review and approval of June 5, 2024 minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a compliance hearing for Cameron Commons and review the Liberty Lane subdivision. The agenda also includes a conceptual discussion regarding the Hampstead Hospital.

• Compliance hearing for Map 01 Lot 091-1 & 091-2 Cameron Commons
• Liberty Lane subdivision review (Map 09 Lot 029)
• Conceptual discussion regarding the Hampstead Hospital

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hear a town-wide valuation update and an IT presentation. The meeting also includes a call for candidates to fill vacancies on several local committees and boards.

• Town-wide Valuation Update by Paul McKenney
• IT presentation by Bob Kelley and Adam Dyer
• Call for candidates for ZBA, Budget Committee, and Planning Board alternates
• Non-public session regarding employee matters

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a workshop to discuss potential changes to regulations and legislative updates. The meeting also includes a review of the June 3, 2024, public hearing minutes.

• Discussion on possible modifications to regulations
• Review of June 3, 2024, public hearing minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review several police department topics, including noise and fireworks ordinances. The board also plans to appoint Mike Carrier as Fire Chief. Additionally, the town is seeking candidates for various committees and boards.

• Review of Noise and Fireworks ordinances
• Appointment of Fire Chief, Mike Carrier
• Call for candidates for ZBA, Budget Committee, and Planning Board
• Discussion of Hawkers/Peddlers Ordinance

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is meeting to discuss several property applications, including the Cameron Commons project, a Liberty Lane subdivision, a lot line adjustment on Shore Drive, and a site plan for 9 Commerce Park Drive. The board will also consider adopting amendments to land subdivision and site plan regulations. The meeting is a regular business session, not a public hearing.

• Map 01 Lot 091-1 & 091-2 Cameron Commons (old business)
• Map 09 Lot 029 Liberty Lane subdivision (old business)
• Map 8B Lots 2 & 3 aka 8 & 10 Shore Drive lot line adjustment
• Map 18 Lot 157 aka 9 Commerce Park Drive site plan
• Adoption of Land Subdivision and Site Plan Amendments

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is holding a regular meeting that starts with a non-public session under RSA 91A:3 for litigation and reputation matters, followed by a public portion. The public agenda is largely procedural, covering announcements, department head reports, old and new business, and liaison updates. The board is also seeking candidates for several town boards and committees.

• Non-public session under RSA 91A:3 (e) and (c) for litigation and reputation
• Call for candidates: ZBA, Capital Improvements Committee, Ethics Commission, Budget Committee, Planning Board alternates, Recycling and Waste Disposal, Water Resources
• Waste oil collection at Town Garage on 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 8-1
• Transfer Station open second Saturday through November, permit required
• Toiletries accepted for Waypoint homeless shelter for ages 14-24

Planning Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, so there is nothing concrete to report on decisions or discussions.

• No agenda items listed

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is holding a workshop to continue discussions on amendments to the LSDR/Site Plan Regulations and legislative housing bills. The board will also discuss term lengths for sub-committee members, review minutes from a prior public hearing, and consider correspondence from Alan Davis expressing interest in an alternate position.

• Continued discussion on LSDR/Site Plan Regulations amendments
• Continued discussion on Legislative Housing Bills
• Discussion on term lengths for PB Sub-committee members
• Review of minutes from 5/6/2024 Public Hearing
• Correspondence from Alan Davis regarding alternate position interest

Conservation Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the minutes, so there are no specific items to report as decided or discussed.

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss trail grant ideas (up to $80k), requests from two residents, an upcoming land survey starting May 20, and an update on West Rd. logging. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no final decisions listed.

• Trail grants up to $80k discussed
• Requests from two residents
• Land survey starts May 20
• West Rd. logging update

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is holding a regular meeting with public announcements, department head reports, and a DPW update on a Walker mower. The board will also seek candidates for several town boards and committees, including ZBA, Budget Committee, and Planning Board. The agenda is largely routine, with no major votes or public hearings listed.

• DPW report on Walker mower by J. Lavacchia
• Call for candidates: ZBA fulltime and alternate members
• Call for candidates: Budget Committee (2 seats)
• Call for candidates: Planning Board alternates (2 seats)
• Non-public session under RSA 91A:3 II (e) for litigation

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is meeting to consider a change of occupancy at 223 East Main Street (Map 18 Lot 46) as new business. Two previously discussed items—Cameron Commons and the Liberty Lane subdivision—are requesting continuances to June 3, 2024. The board will also discuss New Hampshire legislative updates and review minutes from a prior workshop.

• Change of occupancy at 223 East Main Street (Map 18 Lot 46)
• Cameron Commons (Map 01 Lot 091-1 & 091-2) continuance requested to 6/3/2024
• Liberty Lane subdivision (Map 09 Lot 029) continuance requested to 6/3/2024
• Discussion of NH legislative updates
• Review of minutes from 4/15/2024 workshop

Board of Selectmen

This agenda contains only a notice that no agenda is available for the meeting. The board advises reviewing the minutes instead. No specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to review and decide on three property applications: special exceptions for 42 Golden Meadow Road and 152 Emerson Ave, and a variance request for 5 Gigante Drive. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its April 3, 2024 meeting.

• Special Exception: Map 16 Lot 071, 42 Golden Meadow Road
• Special Exception: Map 12 Lot 005, 152 Emerson Ave
• Variance Request: Map 6 Lot 036, 5 Gigante Drive
• Review/Approve April 3, 2024 Minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is meeting to consider a paving bid recommendation and updated excavation guidelines, both presented by J. Lavacchia. The board will also hear department head and liaison reports, make appointments, and call for candidates to fill vacancies on several town boards and committees. The meeting includes a non-public session for reputation and employee matters.

• Recommendation for paving bid
• Update excavation guidelines
• Call for candidates: ZBA, Capital Improvements Committee, Ethics Commission, Budget Committee, Planning Board alternates, Recycling and Waste Disposal, Water Resources
• Non-public session under RSA 91A:3 II (c) and (a)

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, discussing a warrant article from 2000, and reviewing snowstorm damage and cleanup. They will also consider a civic club fishing derby on 4/20, a granite bench donation, and a request for photos. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Review of warrant article from 2000
• Snowstorm damage and cleanup discussion
• Civic club fishing derby on 4/20
• Granite bench donation
• Request for photos

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is holding a workshop to discuss a change of occupancy at 416 Emerson Ave, a water system development at Cameron Common, and continued discussions on amendments to the Land Subdivision and Site Plan Regulations and legislative housing bills. The meeting is a workshop, so no final decisions are expected, and the agenda is largely procedural.

• Map 17 Lot 089 – 416 Emerson Ave, Unit 7: change of occupancy
• Map 1 Lot 091-1 & 091-2 Cameron Common: domestic water system development summary
• Continued discussion on LSDR/Site Plan Regulations amendments
• Continued discussion on Legislative Housing Bills
• Review of minutes from 4/1/2024 public hearing

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a public hearing on building permit fees, proposals for paving, LED lighting, road opening permit regulations, and reorganization of selectmen liaisons. The agenda also includes appointments and calls for candidates for various town committees.

• Public hearing on building permit fees
• Open proposals for paving
• LED lighting discussion
• Road opening permit regulations
• Selectmen Liaison reorganization

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is meeting to elect officers for the coming term. They will also consider a requested continuance for a subdivision at 62 Wash Pond Road and continue discussions with the Town Engineer on amendments to subdivision and site plan regulations.

• Election of officers
• Map 9 Lot 029, 62 Wash Pond Road subdivision off Liberty Lane – requested continuance to May 6 public hearing
• Continued discussion on LSDR/Site Plan Regulation amendments with Town Engineer
• Review of 3/4/2024 public hearing minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is meeting to discuss several administrative items, including a cost-of-living adjustment, a change in the police detail rate, and changes to building permit fees. They will also consider a stormwater management contract and hear reports from department heads. The agenda is largely routine, with no major land-use or spending decisions listed.

• Discussion of COLA (cost-of-living adjustment)
• Police detail rate change
• Building permit fee changes
• Stormwater Management CEI contract
• Call for candidates for ZBA, Budget Committee, and other boards

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including voting on a new member, discussing deeds from a warrant article, and reviewing maps for printing. The agenda also includes updates on community events and an Eagle Scout project, with time for visitor comments before adjourning.

• Vote on new member David Jones
• Discussion of Jim/Sally Deeds from Warrant Article
• Maps ready for printing
• Update on Boy Scout Anthony Cegelis's Eagle Project
• Civic club fishing derby scheduled for 4/20

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen is holding a public hearing on proposed fee increases for the Transfer Station, including a $35 permit fee, $5 tire fee, and $35 monitor fee. The board will also discuss the CART program, receive an update on Hampstead Hospital, and consider old business on dredge and fill at the town beach. Several board vacancies are open for appointment.

• Public hearing on Recycling and Waste Disposal fee increases: Transfer Station permit to $35, tire fee to $5, monitor fee to $35
• Discussion of CART (likely Community Action Response Team) with Maurie Worthen
• Update on Hampstead Hospital by Laurie Warnock
• Old business: dredge and fill at town beach with Missy Denton
• Call for candidates for ZBA, Capital Improvements Committee, Ethics Commission, Budget Committee, Planning Board, and Recycling and Waste Disposal

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will hold its regular meeting, addressing an accessory dwelling unit application, a proposed subdivision, and two wetland permit notifications. The board will also discuss proposed housing legislation and finalize landscape and street regulations for public hearing.

• Map 11 Lot 112, 171 Buttrick Road – Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
• Map 9 Lot 029, 62 Wash Pond Road – subdivision off Liberty Lane
• Map 12 Lot 26, 106 Emerson Ave – Wetland Permit by Notification; replenish beach sand at Sunset Park Campground
• Map 3 Lot 46, 77 Holiday Lane – Wetland Permit by Notification; replace existing retaining wall
• Discussion re: Proposed Housing Legislation; finalize landscape and street regulations

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is meeting to discuss its goals for 2024, with general discussion and member questions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion of 2024 goals
• General discussion and member questions
• Setting next meeting date

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will discuss recycling and waste disposal fee structure, a dredge and fill project at Town Beach, and a CART (Community Assistance and Response Team) program. They will also hear reports on a HAWC connection with the library and legal counsel's response regarding a cell tower, and will call for candidates for several town boards and committees.

• Recycling and Waste Disposal fee structure discussion
• Dredge & Fill at Town Beach
• CART discussion
• HAWC connection with Library report
• Legal counsel response re: cell tower

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business: approving minutes, welcoming a new member and volunteers, and voting on officer positions. The agenda also mentions an upcoming Snow Moon Walk event and invites visitor comments before adjourning to the next meeting on March 20, 2024.

• New member David Jones to be welcomed
• Volunteers Susan and Doug Johnson to be recognized
• Voting on officer positions
• Snow Moon Walk scheduled for 2/24
• Next meeting set for 03/20/2024

Conservation Commission

This meeting has no agenda available, so no specific items are scheduled for decision or discussion. The agenda text directs readers to review the minutes for any prior actions or topics.

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is holding a workshop to discuss proposed changes to the Land Subdivision and Site Plan Regulations, covering performance guarantees, architectural and landscape design, FEMA updates, and street regulations. The board will also receive member updates on the Capital Improvement Program and Rockingham Planning Commission, and review minutes from a February 5 public hearing.

• Discussion of performance guarantee revision for subdivision and site plan regulations
• Proposed architectural and landscape design requirements
• FEMA updates to subdivision and site plan regulations
• Street regulations changes
• Review of minutes from 2/5/2024 public hearing

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the recycling and waste disposal fee structure and the CART program. The meeting also includes a visitor comment regarding a cell tower on the Hampstead/Kingston property line.

• Discussion of recycling and waste disposal fee structure
• Discussion of CART
• Visitor comment regarding cell tower at Hampstead/Kingston property line
• Call for candidates for various town committees and boards

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider special exception requests for properties on Orcutt Drive, Main Street, and Bailey Shore Road. The board will also review updated rules of procedure and a proposed increase to the legal advertisement fee.

• Special Exception: 7 Orcutt Drive (Map 8A Parcel 7)
• Special Exception: 219 Main Street (Map 8 Parcel 110)
• Special Exception: 5 Bailey Shore Road (Map 12 Lot 108)
• Proposed $150 legal advertisement fee increase
• Appointment of Kevin Hastings to replace Hank Riehl

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on February 5, 2024, to consider new business including a change of occupancy, a bond reduction, and a subdivision, as well as old business on an expiring conditional approval. The board will also discuss warrant articles and the Capital Improvement Program.

• Map 17 Lot 89 aka 416 Emerson Ave – Change of Occupancy Application
• Map 1 Lot 091 Endicott Lane aka Brianna Woods Subdivision bond reduction
• Map 11 Lot 246 Oldham Road – Subdivision of Land
• Map 01 Lots 091-1 & 091-2 Cameron Commons – conditional approval expires 2/5/2024
• Discussion regarding Press Release for Warrant Articles and CIP Review

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to vote on and move warrant articles to the ballot. The meeting also includes a call for candidates for various town committees and boards.

• Vote on warrant articles to move to the ballot
• Call for candidates for Stormwater Management Committee
• Call for candidates for ZBA members
• Call for candidates for Budget Committee
• Call for candidates for Planning Board alternates

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss warrant articles for specific properties, review the annual report, and plan a Snow Moon Walk and commissioner projects for 2024. The agenda is mostly routine business with no major decisions listed.

• Warrant Article: Map 10 Lot 8 HCC warrant
• Warrant Article: Map 12 Lot 119 Whitcher Road
• Annual Report Review
• Snow Moon Walk scheduled for 2/24
• Commissioner Projects 2024

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is holding a workshop to discuss a bond reduction for the Brianna Woods subdivision on Endicott Lane, review proposed changes to land subdivision and site plan regulations, and consider revisions to performance guarantees, architectural and landscape design standards, FEMA updates, and street regulations. The meeting is a workshop, so items are for discussion rather than final decisions.

• Bond reduction for Map 1 Lot 091 Endicott Lane (Brianna Woods subdivision)
• Proposed changes to Land Subdivision and Site Plan Regulations
• Performance Guarantee revision
• Architectural & Landscape Design review
• FEMA updates to LSDR/Site Plan Regulations

Board of Selectmen

This Board of Selectmen meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

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 discussions on Facebook use and an elderly exemption, while old business covers draft warrant articles ahead of a public hearing. The board will also make appointments and call for candidates for various town committees.

• Discussion on elderly exemption
• Draft warrant articles for public hearing
• Appointments and calls for candidates for committees including Stormwater Management, ZBA, and Budget Committee
• Public comments from Vic Geary Center, Isaiah 58, SoRock NH, and Waypoint/Child and Family Services

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two special exception requests. The board will also hold a discussion with the Chief Building Inspector.

• Special Exception for a 12 x 18 ft. roof over an existing deck at 7 Orcott Dr.
• Special Exception and variance for structure alteration at 104 Eagle Rd.
• Discussion with the Chief Building Inspector

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board is meeting to finalize two proposed zoning ordinance articles for the 2024 town ballot. Article #1 would amend the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to comply with the National Flood Insurance Program, and Article #2 would replace existing sections on multiple-unit dwellings and elderly housing with a new combined 'Elderly & Multi-Family Housing' section. The board will also handle routine matters like engineer comments, correspondence, and minutes review.

• Article #1: Amend Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance sections to comply with National Flood Insurance Program
• Article #2: Delete Part IV-1 (Multiple Unit Dwelling Structures) and Part IV-10 (Elderly Housing), replace with amended Part IV-1 'Elderly & Multi-Family Housing'
• Filing deadline for February 5, 2024 public hearing is January 2, 2024
• Call for candidates begins January 24, 2024 with Town Clerk
• Review of minutes from 12/18/2023 workshop