Hampstead public meetings in 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing regarding the acceptance of a $30,000 InvestNH Housing Opportunity Planning Grant. The board will also consider several donations and reimbursements under $10,000 and hold an information session on community energy aggregation.

• Public hearing for $30,000 InvestNH Housing Opportunity Planning Grant
• Acceptance of $28,108.88 reimbursement for fall HHW Collection from 5 towns
• Acceptance of $7,173.00 Household Hazardous Waste Grant
• Donation of ice rescue equipment from Hampstead Firemen’s Association ($3,216.50)
• Donation of fence work at Police Station Parking Lot by Freedom Fence ($4,950.00)

The Board approved the fire department dispatch contract with the Town of Londonderry for 2026‑2028. They also authorized the Town Administrator to sign ambulance insurance agreements at the 325% Medicare rate. An $11,100 encumbrance for Recreation fencing was approved, and the Board entered a public hearing and accepted a $30,000 Invest NH housing grant.

• Approved Dispatch Contract with Town of Londonderry (2026‑2028) – vote 4‑0‑0
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign ambulance insurance agreements – vote 4‑0‑0
• Approved $11,100 encumbrance for Recreation Commission fencing – vote 4‑0‑0
• Entered public hearing on gifts and grants – vote 4‑0‑0
• Accepted $30,000 Invest NH Housing Opportunity Planning Grant – vote 4‑0‑0

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hold a discussion regarding the Hampstead School District budget and administration. Members will also review health and welfare contributions and potential methods to increase revenues.

• Hampstead School District Budget discussion
• Discussion of Health/Welfare Contributions and options
• Discussion of possible means to grow revenues

Recycling and Waste Disposal Committee

The committee approved the November 12, 2025 minutes with a 3-0-0 vote. They discussed the 2026 budget, facility construction costs, and a potential $6 million bond, but no actions were taken on those items. The board voted unanimously to add a second weekly cardboard pickup through January, costing an estimated $267 per month. The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Added second weekly cardboard pickup (unanimous 3-0, $267/month extra cost)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss the Police Department budget and compare the 2026 annual and default budgets against 2025 figures. Members will review revenue growth options and health/welfare contributions. The body is also preparing recommendations for the Selectmen regarding the municipal operating budget and tax rate.

• Police Department budget discussion
• Comparison of 2026 annual and default budgets to 2025
• Review of Fire Department ambulance revenues and charges
• Discussion of health/welfare contributions and revenue growth
• Preparation for December 8th Selectmen meeting on CIP and tax rate

The Budget Committee voted to establish an embedded ambulance and rescue service for Hampstead, noting a 6% net increase in the 2026 budget due to reduced revenue from private ambulance services. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded; the remainder of the meeting focused on discussion and planning for future budget work.

• Approved embedded ambulance/rescue service proposal (vote passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will continue discussions regarding the proposed 2026 budget with department heads and the Budget Committee. The meeting also includes a review of the Freedom Energy Hampstead Aggregation Plan.

• Discussion on 2026 proposed budget
• Freedom Energy Hampstead Aggregation Plan
• Public hearing announcement for Dec. 22 regarding unanticipated revenue/donations
• Call for candidates for Board of Adjustment, Energy Committee, Ethics Commission, Planning Board, and Recycling and Waste Disposal
• Public information meetings on Community Choice Electric Aggregation scheduled for Dec. 18 and Dec. 22

The board voted unanimously to purchase a power stretcher for $61,361. They also corrected and signed the appointment paper for the Energy Committee. A unanimous motion approved a PTO buyout and reset the employee's PTO balance to zero on 1/1/26. The board entered and later left a nonpublic session by unanimous vote.

• Approved $61,361 power stretcher purchase (unanimous)
• Signed corrected appointment paper for Energy Committee (unanimous)
• Approved PTO buyout and reset PTO balance to zero on 1/1/26 (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session (all five selectmen voted Yes)
• Exited nonpublic session (all five selectmen voted Yes)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider variance requests for three properties regarding setbacks and garage sizes. The board will also review the 2025 meeting minutes and consider an applicant for an alternate board position.

• 10 Tewksbury Road: variance for 12.3' side and 47.3' rear setbacks
• 25 Emmert Drive: variance for 1,120 square foot garage
• 128 Wash Pond Road: variance for 9' and 21' side setbacks and 1,248 square foot garage
• Review and approval of 2025 minutes
• Application of Paul LaRochelle for alternate board position

The Zoning Board of Adjustment postponed the variance hearing for 128 Wash Pond Road (Map 9 Parcel 5) to the Jan 7, 2026 meeting, approving the motion 3‑0. The board also approved the September 3, 2025 minutes (3‑0) and adjourned (3‑0). Discussion on a potential alternate board position for Paul LaRochelle was deferred until Jan 7, 2026. The next public hearing date was set for Jan 7, 2026.

• Continue hearing for 128 Wash Pond Road variance to 1/7/2026 (3‑0)
• Approve September 3, 2025 minutes as presented (3‑0)
• Defer discussion of Paul LaRochelle alternate board position until 1/7/2026
• Adjourn meeting at 7:40 p.m. (3‑0)
• Set next public hearing date for January 7, 2026

Planning Board

The board will consider a lot line adjustment request for the Appleton Lane/Old Griffin Road property. It will also review a request for a 90‑day extension of the conditional approval for Map 12 Lot 054 (550 NH Route 111). Additionally, the board will consider a continuance request to move the public hearing for Map 9 Lot 62 and Map 11 Lots 150/291 (Hampstead Heights) to January 5 2026. Routine items such as engineer comments, correspondence, member comments, and minutes review are also on the agenda.

• Appleton Lane/Old Griffin Road – lot line adjustment request
• Map 12 Lot 054 (550 NH Route 111) – request for 90‑day extension of conditional approval (expires 12/1/2025)
• Map 9 Lot 62 and Map 11 Lots 150/291 (Hampstead Heights) – request to continue public hearing to 1/5/2026
• Review of Town Engineer comments
• Review of minutes from 11/3/2025 meeting

The Planning Board accepted jurisdiction over the Appleton Lane/Old Griffin Road lot line adjustment and approved it, requiring a driveway permit and fire department notifications. The Board also extended the conditional approval for Map 12 Lot 054 to March 2 2026 and moved the public hearing for the Hampstead Heights project to January 5 2026. The minutes from the November 3 2025 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted jurisdiction of Appleton Lane/Old Griffin Road lot line adjustment (vote 6-0)
• Approved Appleton Lane/Old Griffin Road lot line adjustment, subject to driveway permit and fire department notifications (vote 6-0)
• Extended conditional approval for Map 12 Lot 054 to 3/2/2026 (vote 6-0)
• Continued public hearing for Hampstead Heights project to 1/5/2026 (vote 6-0)
• Approved 11/3/2025 meeting minutes as presented (vote 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 P.M. (vote 6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will discuss the Freedom Energy Contract presented by Selectman Worthen. They will also review a website update from Town Administrator T. Harrington. Consent documents will be approved, including an accounts payable amount of $364,984.77. Appointments to the Energy Committee and a change in Library Trustee will be considered.

• Freedom Energy Contract – presented by Selectman Worthen
• Website update – presented by T. Harrington
• Approval of Accounts Payable $364,984.77
• Appointment to Energy Committee (Keith Tubridy)
• Resignation and appointment of Library Trustee (Bob O’Brien / Donna Capern)

The Selectmen waived a $67.89 late fee and interest for the owner of 25 Peaslee Court. They unanimously authorized the proposed budget line‑item adjustments, moving $106,263 in increases and $106,263 in reductions. The board also approved signing the Freedom Energy consultant agreement for an opt‑out electricity program at a cost of $0.0015 per kW. All motions passed with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Waived $67.89 late fee and interest for 25 Peaslee Court (4-0-0)
• Authorized budget line‑item adjustments totaling +$106,263 and –$106,263 (unanimous)
• Approved signing Freedom Energy consultant agreement ($0.0015/kW opt‑out) (4-0-0)
• Motion to enter and later leave nonpublic session passed (unanimous)
• No new business items were adopted

Capital Improvement Committee

The Capital Improvement Committee will discuss the warrant article and consider whether to recommend any warrant articles to the selectmen. The committee will also discuss how to present the town’s 2026 capital improvement project to the selectmen and begin planning a public deliberative session for townspeople.

• Discuss the warrant article
• Consider recommendation to selectmen on warrant articles
• Discuss presenting the 2026 capital project to selectmen
• Start planning a public deliberative session for the 2026 capital project

Budget Committee

The Hampstead Budget Committee will discuss the status of the 2025 annual budget and report on member department activities. It will examine what information the Selectmen need for their December 8 meeting about the municipal operating budget, capital improvement plan, and overall tax rate. The committee will also set the next meeting date, plan public presentation of information, and approve the November 4 meeting minutes.

• Status of Annual 2025 Budget
• Review status of BUDCOM member activities (DPW, Police, Fire Department, School Department, Administrative, Other)
• Review needs for Selectmen Dec 8 meeting on operating budget, CIP, and tax rate
• Set next meeting date and strategy for public information presentation
• Approve minutes from November 4 meeting

The committee voted 6‑0 to approve the minutes from the November 4th meeting. It then adjourned the session with a 6‑0 vote. No substantive budget approvals or policy changes were decided at this meeting; members discussed upcoming budget items and funding considerations for 2026.

• Approved November 4th meeting minutes (6-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0 vote)

Recycling and Waste Disposal Committee

The Recycling and Waste Disposal Committee unanimously approved the October 8, 2025 minutes. The committee decided to create a preliminary transfer‑station report by January. Members agreed to keep brainstorming a new name for the swap shop for a spring rollout. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to produce a preliminary transfer‑station report by January
• Agreed to continue brainstorming swap‑shop rebranding ideas for spring

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Selectmen will meet to discuss a paving extension with Busby Construction, award a contract for rifles, and continue a discussion on Freedom Energy. The board will also update the 2026 Flexible Spending Allowance maximum and call for candidates for several town committees.

• Busby Construction Paving Extension for 2026
• Awarding of RFP- Rifles
• FSA 2026 Maximum Update
• Freedom Energy Continued Discussion
• Call for candidates for committees

The Selectmen unanimously approved a contract extension with Busby Construction for 2026 paving work, purchased a replacement dump truck for $2,590, and authorized the Chair to sign the agreement. They also approved the Chief’s grant application for a floating pump, increased employee benefit limits for FSA and dependent care, awarded a rifle contract to Atlantic Tactical for $24,900, and agreed to move forward with the Freedom Energy Logistics aggregation program pending final approval.

• Approved contract extension with Busby Construction for 2026 paving (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of replacement dump truck for $2,590 after trade‑ins (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign the purchase and sales agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Chief's application for state grant for floating pump ($4,000‑$5,000) (unanimous)
• Approved increase of HealthTrust FSA limit to $3,400 for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved increase of HealthTrust Dependent Care limit to $7,500 for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved award of rifle RFP to Atlantic Tactical for $24,900 (unanimous)
• Agreed to pursue Freedom Energy Logistics aggregation program, pending final board and legal approval (unanimous)

Budget Committee

The Hampstead Budget Committee will review the status of the 2025 budget report and discuss the default budget revisions. Members will also review committee activities, the outcome of the October 27 Selectmen meeting on the capital improvement plan and tax discussion, and approve the October 21 meeting minutes. The meeting will set the next meeting date and outline budget review goals for the December 8, 2025 Selectmen meeting.

• Review and discuss default budget revisions (BOS Default Budget)
• Review status of Budget Committee member activities
• Review outcome of October 27 Selectmen meeting on CIP and tax discussion
• Approve October 21 meeting minutes
• Set next meeting date and budget review goals for Dec 8, 2025 Selectmen meeting

The committee approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed public‑safety funding, community organization support, the multi‑town transportation program, road maintenance, and using unassigned fund balance for capital projects, but no votes were recorded on those items. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will consider a request to postpone the public hearing on Map 9 Lot 62 and Map 11 Lots 150 and 291 (Hampstead Heights off Stony Ridge Road) to December 1, 2025. The board will also continue discussion of the Housing Needs Assessment Report. Additional agenda items include town engineer comments, correspondence, member comments, and a review of the October 20, 2025 workshop minutes.

• Continuance request for public hearing on Map 9 Lot 62 and Map 11 Lots 150 & 291 (Stony Ridge Road)
• Continued discussion on Housing Needs Assessment Report
• Review of minutes from the 10/20/2025 workshop

The Planning Board unanimously voted to continue consideration of Map 9 Lot 62 and Map 11 Lots 150 & 291 (Hampstead Heights) to the December 1, 2025 public hearing. The minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Continue Map 9 Lot 62 and Map 11 Lots 150 & 291 to Dec 1, 2025 public hearing (7-0)
• Approve 10/20/2025 meeting minutes as presented (7-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:20 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will consider the 2025 tax rate setting and a request for proposals for police department rifles. They will also hear updates from the Department of Public Works on Matthews Drive and from the Fire Department on per diem incentive pay. New business includes a presentation by CART and a Zoom meeting with Freedom Energy Logistics.

• 2025 Tax Rate Setting
• RFP – Police Department Rifles
• DPW – discussion on Matthews Drive (Lewis Eaton)
• Fire Department – per diem incentive pay (Chief Kramlinger)
• CART – Tracey Whitehead, Regional Service Coordinator, MTA

The Selectmen approved a 2025 property tax rate of $19.09 per $1,000 assessed value and applied $300,000 to the town overlay fund. They also adopted the Dogs on Town Property Ordinance banning dogs on ballfields and the Depot Road playground. Additional actions included forwarding police rifle bids, approving Matthews Drive road work, and accepting various consent documents.

• Set 2025 tax rate at $19.09 (unanimous)
• Allocate $300,000 to the overlay fund (all in favor)
• Adopt Dogs on Town Property Ordinance banning dogs on ballfields and Depot Road playground (4‑1)
• Forward police department rifle bids to Chief for recommendation (unanimous)
• Approve Matthews Drive road work using CIP funds and remaining budget balance (unanimous)
• Accept consent documents for payroll, payables, and cemetery deeds (unanimous)
• Allow Selectman Morse to participate in the meeting by phone (unanimous)
• Approve increase of the ambulance revolving fund to $200,000 via warrant article (discussion only, no vote recorded)

Budget Committee

The Hampstead Budget Committee will review default budget revisions and discuss the outcome of the October 8th Selectmen budget meeting. The group will also review meeting minutes and set the date for the next session.

• Review Default Budget Revisions
• Discuss Outcome of October 8th Selectmen Budget Meeting
• Review October 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

The committee voted unanimously to approve the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the October 21, 2025 session was also passed unanimously. The committee discussed 2026 budget revisions, welfare grants, and ambulance fees, but no formal votes on those items were recorded.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will present the draft Housing Needs Assessment prepared by the Rockingham Planning Commission and hold a discussion on it. Board members will have an opportunity to provide comments. The board will also review the minutes from the October 6, 2025 public hearing. No formal actions are scheduled beyond the discussion.

• Presentation and discussion of draft Housing Needs Assessment (Rockingham Planning Commission)
• Member comments period
• Review of minutes from the October 6, 2025 public hearing

The board approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 public hearing with a 7‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM was also approved 7‑0. The board reviewed a draft Housing Needs Assessment but took no formal action. No other decisions were made.

• Approved 10/6/2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 PM (7-0)
• Reviewed draft Housing Needs Assessment – discussion only, no decision

Stormwater Committee

The Hampstead Stormwater Committee met on October 16, 2025 at 7 PM at 11 Main St. The committee will review the status of the Harris Ave. completion under old business. New business includes discussion of DES File 2024-03182 for the 69 Wash Pond PC and a review of upcoming 2026 stormwater projects. The meeting also allows visitor comments and sets the next meeting for January 21, 2026.

• Review completion status of the Harris Ave. stormwater project (old business)
• Discuss DES File 2024-03182 concerning 69 Wash Pond PC (new business)
• Examine planned stormwater projects for 2026 (new business)
• Collect and consider visitor comments
• Adjourn and schedule next meeting for 1/21/2026

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission will discuss an update on DES File 2024-03182 concerning 69 Wash Pond. It will also consider matters related to 50 and 54 Collette Drive and 10 Emmert Drive, as well as an ADA update and maintenance issues. Visitor comments will be heard before adjourning to the next meeting on 11/19/2025.

• DES File 2024-03182 update – 69 Wash Pond
• Project discussion – 50 and 54 Collette Dr.
• Project discussion – 10 Emmert Dr.
• ADA update
• Maintenance discussion

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Selectmen will consider appointing three full-time police officers and approve payroll and accounts payable totaling $746,043.93. The agenda also includes a call for candidates to fill vacancies on various town boards and committees.

• Call for candidates for Board of Adjustment, Energy Committee, and Planning Board
• Appointments for three full-time police officers
• Approval of payroll ($305,363.07)
• Approval of accounts payable ($440,680.86)
• Open Fuel Request for Proposal (RFP)

The Board voted unanimously to select Palmer Gas as the town’s heating fuel provider, and the school district will also use Palmer Gas. A motion to accept the Eagle Scout project donation for Ordway Park, contingent on site location and collaboration with the landscape architect, passed 5‑0. The Board also approved the consent decree and formally adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Palmer Gas as town fuel provider (unanimous)
• School District will use Palmer Gas as fuel provider
• Approved Eagle Scout project donation pending site and landscape architect (5-0)
• Approved consent decree (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Recycling and Waste Disposal Committee

The committee approved the September 8, 2025 minutes as amended with a 3‑0‑0 vote. A motion to spend up to $350 for four rolls of vented bags from the recycling grant fund was approved by a 3‑0 vote. Other agenda items such as the budget, hazardous‑waste collection, and the swap shop were discussed but no formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes as amended (3-0-0)
• Approved purchase of 4 rolls vented bags up to $350 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will hold an open budget meeting at 6:00 p.m., including a budget presentation. They will also consider signing off on the deed for Tax Map 12, Lot 119. A nonpublic session may be called to discuss collective bargaining negotiations and hiring under RSA 91‑A. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Open budget presentation at 6:00 p.m.
• Sign‑off on deed for Tax Map 12, Lot 119
• Potential nonpublic session on collective bargaining negotiations and hiring (RSA 91‑A)
• Pledge to the Flag during the budget meeting

The Select Board reviewed the first‑draft town budget of $12,536,839, a 10.6% increase with a net tax impact of $267,302 (2.3% rise). No vote was taken on the budget itself. The Board then voted 4‑0 to waive the competitive bidding process for the police department’s handgun purchase. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Waived bidding for police handguns (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss revisions to the Board of Selectmen's default budget. Members will also coordinate for an upcoming meeting with the Selectmen on October 8.

• Review and discussion of BOS Default Budget revisions

The committee reviewed the 2025 budget reports and member activity updates, and discussed upcoming selectmen and fire department meetings. No substantive approvals, denials, or policy changes were made. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 4-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review issues of concern regarding a Housing Study. The board is also addressing the conditional approval for a subdivision at Map 11 Lot 170 on Estee Road.

• Map 11 Lot 170 Estee Road Subdivision conditional approval expiration
• Housing Study issues of concern and interest

The board voted 7‑0 to grant a six‑month extension, moving the conditional approval deadline for Map 11 Lot 170 Estee Road to the April 2026 Planning Board meeting. The minutes from the September 15, 2025 workshop were approved by a 6‑0 vote (two members abstained). The meeting was formally adjourned at 8:05 p.m. by a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Approved 6‑month extension for Map 11 Lot 170 Estee Road subdivision (7-0)
• Approved September 15, 2025 workshop minutes (6-0, two abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. (7-0)

Budget Committee

The Hampstead Budget Committee will review the police department’s 2025 budget, including a 4.6% cost‑of‑living adjustment, a proposed $40,000 detail fund, and increased medical and retirement expenses. Members will discuss how to manage the detail fund, whether to roll it into town revenue, and how to fund building maintenance and a cruiser replacement plan of 2‑1‑2 over three years. The committee will also note a $3,000 overspend and the hiring of two new officers in 2026.

• 4.6% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) approved
• Proposed $40,000 per year detail fund to be allocated or rolled into town revenue
• Retirement fund increased by $94,000 for 2025 underfunding
• Cruiser replacement plan: 2‑1‑2 configuration over three years
• Building maintenance needs for 10‑year‑old police building

Budget Committee

The Hampstead Budget Committee will review proposed assignments, discuss the status of the 2025 budget reports, and consider the 2026 budget review assignments. It will also review member activity reports, previous meeting minutes, and set dates for future meetings. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Review Proposed Assignments
• Status of Annual 2025 Budget Committee Reports
• 2026 Budget Review Assignments
• Review status of Budget Committee member activities
• Review Meeting Minutes from September 9, 2025

The Budget Committee made no changes to the proposed assignments. It approved the 2026 budget review assignments. The committee noted it is awaiting an updated 2025 budget from the Town Manager and that member activity is limited because budgets have not yet been submitted to the TA. The September 23 minutes were reviewed and the next meeting date was set.

• No adjustments made to proposed assignments
• Agreement with 2026 budget review assignments

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will discuss the Capital Improvement Program for 2026 and vote on the town's 2026 Healthtrust Medicare Advantage Plan, which requires the Chair's signature. The meeting also includes public announcements about the town website migration, a Household Hazardous Waste Day, and a drought notice. Consent documents will address a recreation commission resignation, a new appointment, a planning commission reappointment, and the town's payroll and accounts‑payable totals for FY 2024.

• CIP 2026 Presentation
• Approval of CY2026 Healthtrust Medicare Advantage Plan (Chair signature needed)
• Town website migration to new format, effective October 1
• Resignation of Kim Colbert and appointment of Timothy McCann to the Recreation Commission
• Payroll $321,790.59 and Accounts Payable $347,612.43 for FY 2024

The Board approved conditional employment offers for three police candidates, including Chris Rockwell starting Oct. 26, 2025, and two others starting Nov. 9, 2025. They appointed Tim McCann to the Recreation Commission and reappointed Alan Davis as the town liaison to the Rockingham Planning Commission. Finally, the Board approved capital improvement requests for 2025 not to exceed $200,000, passing the motion 4‑1‑0.

• Approved Selectman Morse participation by phone (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offer for Chris Rockwell, full‑time officer, start Oct 26 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offers for two additional police candidates, start Nov 9 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Tim McCann to the Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Alan Davis as Hampstead liaison to the Rockingham Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved up to $200,000 in 2025 Capital Improvement Program expenditures (4‑1‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission will hold a meeting on September 17, 2025, to discuss the 2026 budget, vernal pools, and maintenance. The agenda also includes a site visit to 57 Sanborn Shore Rd. and an ADA update.

• Review 2026 Budget
• Site visit to 57 Sanborn Shore Rd.
• Vernal Pools and Hampstead Heights discussion
• ADA update
• Maintenance discussion

The Hampstead Conservation Commission approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. Mary Lovell resigned as secretary and a motion was made to appoint Neil Reardon to the position, though the vote outcome was not recorded. Erin O’Neill will set up story‑book posts on the east side of town for September/October. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to appoint Neil Reardon as secretary (vote outcome not recorded)
• Erin O’Neill will set up story‑book posts on east side of town
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will review a request to revoke the site plan for Map 12 Lot 15-3, also known as 666 NH Route 111 (Stateline Trailer Sales). It will also consider a bond release for the same property. Additional agenda items include appointments for the RPC and CIP, and a discussion of proposed state house bills. The board will review minutes from the September 2, 2025 public hearing.

• Site Plan Revocation – Map 12 Lot 15-3 (666 NH Route 111) – Stateline Trailer Sales
• Bond Release – Map 12 Lot 15-3 (666 NH Route 111) – Stateline Trailer Sales
• RPC Appointment – Alan Davis
• CIP Appointments
• Discussion regarding proposed House Bills

The Planning Board voted 6-0 to revoke the recorded site plan D-42772 for the property at 666 NH Route 111. It also approved the release of the $2,500 erosion‑control bond for the same site, again 6-0. Additional actions included reappointing Alan Davis as RPC commissioner and appointing three members to the CIP committee, each approved unanimously. The board approved the September 2 minutes (5-0-1) and adjourned the meeting.

• Revoked recorded site plan D-42772 for 666 NH Route 111 (6-0)
• Released $2,500 erosion‑control bond for 666 NH Route 111 (6-0)
• Reappointed Alan Davis as RPC commissioner (6-0)
• Appointed Kim Colbert to CIP committee (6-0)
• Appointed Fred Malcolm to CIP committee (6-0)
• Appointed Leigh Campos to CIP committee (6-0)
• Approved 9/2/2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Budget Committee

The committee elected Bob Weimar as Chair, Steve Bates as Vice Chair, and Josh Harpring as Secretary, each by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. Review of the year‑to‑date budget versus expenditures was postponed to the September 23 meeting.

• Appointed Bob Weimar as Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Steve Bates as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Josh Harpring as Secretary (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)
• Postponed budget vs. expenditures review to Sept 23

Board of Selectmen

The Select Board will review a final draft of the Personnel Plan and a market adjustment proposal for the salary scale. The board is also considering 2025 snow plow rates and contracts.

• Payroll approval for $219,419.44
• Accounts Payable approval for $202,104.42
• 2025 Snow Plow rates and contract
• MOU with five local churches
• Vacancies for Board of Adjustment, Energy Committee, Ethics Commission, Planning Board, Recycling and Waste Disposal, and Water Committee

The Board authorized $6,000 to be taken from the Building & Maintenance Fund to reimburse the fire department for mini‑split air‑conditioner repairs. It also authorized $12,200 to be taken from the Ambulance Revolving Fund to replace equipment used in patient transport. Both motions were seconded and passed unanimously with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved $6,000 transfer from Building & Maintenance Fund for fire department mini‑split repairs (5‑0‑0)
• Approved $12,200 transfer from Ambulance Revolving Fund for fire department equipment purchases (5‑0‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment will review four zoning requests at this meeting: two special exceptions for home occupations and seasonal dwellings, and two variances for rear and side setbacks. The board will also approve minutes from the August 6 meeting.

• Special Exception for home occupation at 88 Maple Ave
• Variance for 40-foot rear setback at 10 Bonnies Way
• Special Exception and variance for non-conforming lot alterations at 11 Sunset Ave
• Special Exception for seasonal dwelling at 14 Sunset Ave

The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 5‑0 to grant a variance allowing a 39‑foot rear setback, instead of the required 50 feet, for the property at 10 Bonnies Way, Map 12 Parcel 144‑1 in Residential Zone A. The board also approved a special exception for a home occupation for custom motorcycle fabrication at 88 Maple Ave, Map 14 Parcel 012, by a 5‑0 vote. Additionally, the board approved a special exception and related variance to alter a non‑conforming structure and add a deck at 11 Sunset Ave, Map 8 Lot 185 in Recreation Zone B, with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved variance for 39‑ft rear setback at 10 Bonnies Way (5‑0)
• Approved special exception for home occupation at 88 Maple Ave (5‑0)
• Approved special exception and variance to alter structure and add deck at 11 Sunset Ave (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a site plan development for Hampstead Heights and a requested extension for a conditional approval. The board will also review minutes from the August 18, 2025 workshop.

• Hampstead Heights Site Plan Development (Map 9 Lot 62 and Map 11 Lots 150 & 291 off Stony Ridge Road)
• Extension request to 12/1/2025 for Map 12 Lot 054 conditional approval

The Planning Board voted 6‑0 to extend the conditional approval for Map 12 Lot 054 by 90 days, moving the expiration to December 1 2025. The Board also voted 6‑0 to accept the application for Map 9 Lot 62 and Map 11 Lots 150 & 291, the Hampstead Heights site‑plan development for 72 elderly‑housing units.

• Extended conditional approval for Map 12 Lot 054 to 12/1/2025 (vote 6‑0)
• Accepted application for Map 9 Lot 62 and Map 11 Lots 150 & 291 – Hampstead Heights site plan (vote 6‑0)

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will hold a public meeting to continue discussing snow plowing services for church lots and accept applications for several open volunteer positions. The board will also review and vote on routine consent documents including payroll and accounts payable.

• Continued discussion on plowing services for church lots
• Open seats for Board of Adjustment alternate, Energy Committee (3), Ethics Commission (1), Planning Board alternates (2), Recycling and Waste Disposal (1), and Water Committee (3)
• Approval of minutes from July 14 and July 28, 2025 meetings
• Payroll totaling $208,664.18
• Accounts payable totaling $26,916.07

The board voted 4‑0 to allocate $12,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for a five‑year Axon body‑camera contract, which will save $60,000 over the term. It also approved plowing agreements for five church parking lots, each pending an MOU and Hold Harmless, with votes ranging from 4‑1 to 5‑0. The board unanimously accepted payroll and payable consent documents totaling $208,664.18 and $26,916.07. The October budget meeting was rescheduled to October 15.

• Approved $12,000 CIP fund allocation for police body‑camera contract (4‑0‑0)
• Approved plowing of East Hampstead Union Church driveway (4‑1‑0)
• Approved plowing of St. Christopher’s Church driveway (4‑1‑0)
• Approved plowing of Island Pond Baptist Church driveway (4‑1‑0)
• Approved plowing of Hampstead Congregational Church driveway (5‑0‑0)
• Approved plowing of St. Anne’s Catholic Church driveway (5‑0‑0)
• Accepted payroll ($208,664.18) and payable ($26,916.07) consent documents (unanimous)
• Moved October budget meeting to Wednesday, October 15 (agreement, no vote recorded)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss resident requests to cut trees and address issues at Shop Pond. The body will also review the Busby quarry remediation and EPA matters regarding Cameron Commons.

• 3 resident requests to cut trees, including 99 Wash Pond Rd.
• Shop Pond issues
• Busby quarry remediation
• EPA - Cameron Commons
• Map 11 Lots 150-291 and Map 9 lot 62

The commission unanimously approved the June 18, 2025 minutes. Tim Lovell approved tree removals at Bailey Road, Shaker Lane, 42 Golden Meadow Road, and 17 Baywood (including a dog fence). The commission also allowed homeowner Pamela Sheedy to maintain and gravel her access road. No other formal actions were taken.

• June 18, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Tree removal at Bailey Road approved (homeowner request)
• Tree removal at Shaker Lane approved (wetland border)
• Removal of two trees on conservation land at 42 Golden Meadow Road approved
• Fencing for dog and tree removal at 17 Baywood approved
• Pamela Sheedy permitted to maintain and add gravel to road to her property
• EPA drainage issue left pending pending owner paperwork
• No action taken on ADA updates, beaver problem, or other items

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a workshop to discuss a conceptual plan for 406 Emerson Ave and a bond release for 664 NH Route 111. The board will also review an amended plan for Cameron Commons before its conditional approval expires on August 25.

• Conceptual discussion for Map Lot 406 Emerson Ave
• Bond release for Map 12 Lot 015 (664 NH Route 111)
• Amended plan review for Map 01 Lots 091-1 & 2 (Cameron Commons)

The Planning Board voted 6‑0 to release a $5,000 bond for the property at 664 NH Route 111. It also voted 6‑0 to extend the conditional approval for the Cameron Commons amended site plan by 90 days. The board approved the July 21, 2025 minutes (5‑0‑1, one abstention) and adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved release of $5,000 bond for Map 12 Lot 015 (664 NH Route 111) (6-0)
• Extended conditional approval for Cameron Commons amended plan by 90 days (6-0)
• Approved 7/21/2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Select Board will review a Memorandum of Understanding for plowing church lots and an Affinity contract. The meeting includes a call for candidates for several town committees and commissions.

• Auction of Town Owned Map 12 Lot 119 on August 23
• Plowing Church Lots Memorandum of Understanding
• Affinity Contract
• Payroll of $339,003.50
• Accounts Payable of $352,698.74

The Selectmen unanimously approved the police K‑9 program and the related union sidebar agreement, and also authorized the $8,500 State Patrol grant with the Chairperson signing authority. They approved a $15,000 contract to repaint the town garage, waiving the bidding process, by a 4‑1 vote. The Board also changed the DPW Foreman position to Operations Manager and accepted the proposed job description, also by a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved police K‑9 program with costs/revenue through Special Duty Fund (unanimous)
• Approved sidebar agreement with Local 37 NEPBA Police Union (unanimous)
• Accepted $8,500 State Patrol grant and authorized Chair to sign (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 garage repaint contract, waiving RFP (4-1-0)
• Changed DPW Foreman to Operations Manager and accepted job description (4-1-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance request for a property at 70 Holiday Lane. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request for Map 3 Parcel 074 (70 Holiday Lane)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted two variances for 70 Holiday Lane: one allowing a 1,200‑square‑foot detached garage instead of the 600‑square‑foot limit, and another permitting a 10‑foot side setback instead of the required 30 feet. Both approvals were conditional on obtaining an NHDES Shoreland permit before construction. The board also approved the July 9, 2025 minutes.

• Approved variance to permit 1,200 sq ft garage (4‑1 vote)
• Approved variance to permit 10 ft side setback (5‑0 vote)
• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0‑1 vote, Emerson abstained)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to address old business regarding a site plan. The board is reviewing an amended site plan for Cameron Commons as a conditional approval expires on August 4, 2025.

• Amended site plan for Map 01 Lots 091-1 & 091-2 Cameron Commons

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the Police Department's potential participation in the 287(g) Program. The meeting also includes the annual renewal of appointments and a review of town payroll and accounts payable.

• Discussion on Police Department 287(g) Program
• Payroll 6/10/26: $326,083.47
• Accounts Payable 6/10/26: $328,368.94
• 2026 Dog Warrant
• Call for candidates: Board of Adjustment, Energy Committee, Ethics Commission, and Planning Board

The Selectboard unanimously approved three actions: appointing George Kramlinger to serve as Emergency Management Director while remaining Fire Chief, authorizing the Police Chief to begin the hiring process for a new full‑time officer, and approving the consent documents for June minutes, payroll and accounts payable. All three motions passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Appointed George Kramlinger as Emergency Management Director (5-0-0)
• Authorized Police Chief to start hiring process for a new officer (5-0-0)
• Approved consent documents (June 9 minutes, payroll $225,708.56, accounts payable $275,809.51, etc.) (5-0-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a workshop to receive updates on the HOP Grant and current state legislation. The board will also review minutes from the July 7, 2025, public hearing.

• Update on HOP Grant from Jenn Rowden (RPC)
• Status of State Legislation from Jenn Rowden (RPC)
• Review of July 7, 2025, public hearing minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the establishment of a project manager. This role would oversee scheduled work on Harris Avenue and Shirley Street.

• Discussion of project manager for Harris Avenue/Shirley Street work

The Selectmen unanimously approved a motion allowing Selectman Morse to participate by phone. They also unanimously approved the plan and named Bob Weimar as the project manager for the Shirley Street/Harris Avenue Stormwater Project Phase II. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved phone participation for Selectman Morse (unanimous)
• Approved naming Bob Weimar as project manager for Shirley St/Harris Ave Phase II (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Select Board will discuss several new business items including a fire chief appointment and a dog warrant. The board is also reviewing a memorandum of understanding for plowing churches and a grant support letter for the Hampstead Area Water Company.

• RFP- 25-01 DPW- Shirley Street- Harris Avenue Project
• Fire Chief Appointment
• Dog Warrant
• Memorandum of Understanding review for plowing churches
• Letter of Support for Hampstead Area Water Company grant application

The Selectmen authorized a letter to local churches about plow agreements (3-0-0). They approved a letter of support for the Hampstead Area Water Company grant application (3-0-0). They accepted Bennett Landscaping's bid for the Shirley Street‑Harris Ave stormwater project, including a topcoat addition, with a 2-1-0 vote. The consent agenda was accepted (3-0-0) and the 2025 dog licensing warrant was signed.

• Authorized letter to churches on plow agreements (3-0-0)
• Approved letter of support for HAWC grant application (3-0-0)
• Accepted Bennett Landscaping bid for stormwater project $208,150 (3-0-0)
• Approved topcoat addition to stormwater project (2-1-0)
• Accepted consent agenda documents (3-0-0)
• Signed 2025 dog licensing warrant (unanimous)
• Entered and exited nonpublic session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance to reduce setbacks for a 20 × 30 ft pavilion at 112 Eagle Road, voting 4‑1. The board also approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑2 vote (two abstentions). The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved variance for 112 Eagle Road pavilion (vote 4-1)
• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0-2, Clark and McQuesten abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 PM (vote 5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider an extension for the Estee Road Subdivision and review an earth excavation project at Owen's Court Extension. The board will also discuss bond releases and reductions for properties on Danville Road and Depot Road.

• Extension request for Map 11 Lot 170 – Estee Road Subdivision
• Busby Pit Earth Excavation Review at Map 10 Lot 006 – Owen’s Court Extension
• Bond release for Map 18 Lot 005 – 45 Danville Road
• Bond reduction for Map 01 Lot 091-1 – Depot Road (Cameron Commons)

The Planning Board extended the conditional approval for Map 11 Lot 170 (Estee Road Subdivision) to October 2025. It approved the Earth Excavation Plan for Map 10 Lot 006 (Owens Court extension) with conditions. The board also released the bond for Map 18 Lot 005 (45 Danville Road) and reduced the bond for Map 01 Lot 091‑1 (Cameron Commons) to $15,000. Minutes were accepted and the meeting adjourned.

• Extended conditional approval for Map 11 Lot 170 to Oct 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Earth Excavation Plan for Map 10 Lot 006, Owens Court extension (5‑0)
• Released bond for Map 18 Lot 005, 45 Danville Road (5‑0)
• Reduced bond for Map 01 Lot 091‑1, Cameron Commons to $15K (5‑0)
• Accepted the 6/16/2025 minutes as presented (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 PM (5‑0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to enter a non-public session. The purpose of the session is to conduct interviews for the Fire Chief position.

• Interviews for Fire Chief

The Selectmen entered a nonpublic session to consider hiring a public employee. After meeting three candidates, they unanimously selected George Kramlinger for Fire Chief, offering a $115,000 salary with a six‑month review and a possible 3% increase after a positive review. The motion to offer the position passed 5‑0‑0 and the meeting adjourned.

• Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91A:II(b) (unanimous)
• Offered Fire Chief position to George Kramlinger at $115,000 with six‑month review (5-0-0)
• Exited nonpublic session under RSA 91A:II(b) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectboard will review a request for proposals for Town Office Building repairs and a dog warrant. The board is also scheduled to discuss the Kearsage Energy contract and provide an update on Ordway Park.

• RFP for Town Office Building Repairs
• Kearsage Energy Contract
• Dog Warrant
• Lions Club bench donation
• Ordway Park update

The Board approved Option 2 for Ordway Park, authorizing Promised Land Surveyor and Ironwood Design Group to proceed. It also accepted a Lions Club granite bench donation, moved town‑office steeple repair proposals to the Town Administrator for CIP review, and appointed Emily Wentworth to the Cable Committee. The meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Accepted Lions Club granite bench donation (unanimous)
• Approved Option 2 for Ordway Park and hired Promised Land Surveyor (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Ironwood Design Group for landscape design (unanimous)
• Moved town‑office steeple repair proposals to Town Administrator for CIP review (unanimous)
• Appointed Emily Wentworth to Cable Committee (5‑0‑0)
• Authorized Chair to sign on behalf of the Selectboard (unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 pm (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review costs and savings related to beaver management with NH Fish & Game. The body will also discuss ADA updates, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and storm water committee matters.

• Beavers-Plaistow-NH Fish&Game cost and savings
• ADA update
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion
• Storm Water Committee update
• Maintenance and bench repair

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. A motion to end the meeting was made and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a workshop to review updates on Master Plan action items and legislative updates. The board will also review minutes from the June 2, 2025, public hearing.

• Update on Master Plan Action Items
• Legislative Updates
• Review of June 2, 2025 Public Hearing minutes

The board approved the June 2, 2025 public‑hearing minutes with a 4‑0‑2 vote (two members abstained). The meeting was then adjourned at 7:20 PM with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Accepted 6/2/2025 minutes (vote 4-0-2, 2 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (vote 6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectboard will meet to discuss second floor construction and the re-appointment of a deputy health officer. The board is also seeking candidates for several town committees and commissions.

• Re-appointment of Philip Boisvert as Deputy Health Officer
• Update on second floor construction
• Call for candidates for Capital Improvements, Energy, Ethics, Planning Board, Recycling and Waste Disposal, Stormwater/Water Resource, and Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Selectmen authorized $114,581 to fund construction on the town office second floor, allocating $75,000 from the Cable Committee, $15,000 from the Building Maintenance Trust Fund, and $25,000 from the operating budget. They waived the competitive bidding process and awarded the work to Dube Plus Construction. The board also reappointed Philip Boisvert as Deputy Health Officer for three years and approved the Town Administrator to review and sign the town’s letter on HB 631 and HB 577.

• Approved $114,581 second‑floor construction (2-1-0)
• Allocated $75,000 from Cable Committee to project (2-1-0)
• Allocated $15,000 from Building Maintenance Trust Fund (3-1-0)
• Allocated $25,000 from operating budget (3-1-0)
• Waived bidding, awarded contract to Dube Plus Construction (3-1-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to review and sign HB 631/HB 577 letter (3-0-0)
• Reappointed Philip Boisvert as Deputy Health Officer (4-0-0)
• Allowed Selectman Eaton to participate via Zoom (3-0-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider four property-specific requests for variances or special exceptions. The board will also review the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request for 32 Emmert Drive (Map 3 Parcel 97)
• Special Exception request for 18 Cortland Road (Map 17 Parcel 24)
• Variance request for 5 Chamberlain Ave (Map 17 Parcel 272)
• Variance requests for 112 Eagle Road (Map 4 Parcel 16)

The Zoning Board granted a variance allowing an 864‑sq ft garage at 32 Emmert Drive, with the condition that the existing shed be removed (vote 4‑1). It also approved a special exception for a home daycare at 18 Cortland Road (5‑0) and a variance for a reduced setback garage at 5 Chamberlain Ave (4‑1). The request for variances at 112 Eagle Road was continued to a July 9 hearing, and the May 7 minutes were accepted.

• Approved variance for 864‑sq ft garage at 32 Emmert Drive, shed removal required (4‑1)
• Approved special exception for home daycare at 18 Cortland Road (5‑0)
• Approved variance for 25‑ft right‑side setback garage at 5 Chamberlain Ave (4‑1)
• Continued variance request for 112 Eagle Road to July 9 2025 hearing (5‑0)
• Approved May 7 2025 minutes as presented (4‑0‑1)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss old business regarding a specific property. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from a May 19, 2025 workshop.

• Discussion of Map 12 Lot 054 (550 NH Route 111)

The Planning Board granted a 90‑day conditional approval for the site plan at Map 12 Lot 054 (550 NH Route 111) and approved a Conditional Use Permit for the same property, each with a 5‑0 vote. The board also accepted the May 19, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Granted 90‑day conditional approval for site plan at 550 NH Route 111 (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 550 NH Route 111 (5-0)
• Accepted May 19, 2025 minutes as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 P.M. (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss new business including a presentation by Kearsage Energy and insurance updates for the Recreation Commission. The board will also review a feasibility study sign-off for the Transfer Station.

• Presentation by Kearsage Energy
• Insurance update for Recreation Commission
• Affinity Lighting update
• CMA Engineer sign-off on Transfer Station Feasibility Study
• Permit for Kona Ice at Meetinghouse Park

The Selectmen approved several actions: a contract with Wind River Environmental for catch‑basin cleaning, the use of a standard insurance form for recreation facility rentals, and an increase of the police motorcycle lease to $6,500. They also accepted the NH Tax Deeds agreement and signed it, and granted a permit for Kona Ice to serve at the senior cookout in Meetinghouse Park. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved contract with Wind River Environmental for catch‑basin cleaning (5-0-0)
• Approved use of insurance form for recreation facility rentals (5-0-0)
• Authorized police motorcycle lease increase to $6,500 (5-0-0)
• Accepted and signed NH Tax Deeds agreement (5-0-0)
• Approved Kona Ice vendor permit for senior cookout at Meetinghouse Park (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review the selection and status of action items from the 2022-2023 Master Plan. The board will also discuss the establishment, purpose, and membership of the steering committee.

• Review of 2022-2023 Master Plan Action Item List
• Review of steering committee establishment and purpose
• Update of committee and action item group membership
• Assessment of 2023 action items and goals

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to continue discussions on the Depot Rd. culvert and review workshops for the ADA trail and RTP. The body will also discuss tree results, a story trail, and maintenance for the Bench/Mill Dam.

• Depot Rd. Culvert
• ADA trail and RTP workshop
• Tree results and story trail
• Bench/Mill Dam maintenance

The Conservation Commission voted to approve the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. A motion to end the May 21, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Ended meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a workshop to discuss updates to LSDR and site plan regulations regarding SWM inspections and reports. The board will also review the status of a housing survey and state legislation.

• Discussion on SWM Inspections and Reports to update LSDR and site plan regulations
• Status update on Housing Survey
• Discussion regarding State Legislation
• Review of May 5, 2025 Public Hearing minutes

The Planning Board unanimously agreed to send a letter opposing several state bills to the state representatives. The board also approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0‑1 vote (Johnson abstained). The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM by a 7‑0 vote.

• Agreed to send opposition letter to state representatives (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-1, Johnson abstained)
• Motion to adjourn at 7:30 PM approved (7-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing regarding a Discretionary Preservation Easement for a barn. The meeting also includes a discussion on the sale of a town lot and a presentation from Affinity Lighting.

• Public hearing for Discretionary Preservation Easement at Map 13, Lot 16 (169 East Road)
• Discussion on the sale of Map 12 Lot 119 (586 Route 111)
• Presentation by Affinity Lighting
• Discussion on allowable rates for Community Health Services
• Permit for Moo’s Place at Meetinghouse Park

The Board voted unanimously to extend the discretionary barn easement on 169 East Road for another 10 years at a 75% tax rate reduction. They also approved moving forward with an auction of the town‑owned property at Map 12 Lot 119, 586 Route 111, and adopted Derry’s allowable rates for food, shelter and other assistance. A motion to let absent Selectman Morse join via Zoom passed, and the May 26 meeting was rescheduled to May 28.

• Approved 10‑year barn easement at 169 East Road, 75% tax reduction (4-0-0)
• Approved auction agreement with NH Deeds and Property Auctions for Map 12 Lot 119, 586 Route 111 (4-0-0)
• Approved matching Derry’s allowable rates for food, shelter and other assistance (4-0-0)
• Approved Selectman Morse participation via Zoom (3-0-0)
• Rescheduled May 26 meeting to May 28 at 6:00 pm

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests: one at 2 Chamberlain Ave (Map 17 Parcel 291) and one at 550 NH Route 111 (Map 12 Parcel 054). The board will also discuss Rick Hartung's interest in an alternate position and vote to approve the April 2, 2025 minutes.

• Variance request for Map 17 Parcel 291 aka 2 Chamberlain Ave
• Variance request for Map 12 Parcel 054 aka 550 NH Route 111
• Discussion of Rick Hartung's interest in an alternate board position
• Review and approval of April 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The board voted 5‑0 to grant a variance allowing a 20.1‑foot right‑side setback for a garage at 2 Chamberlain Ave, with the condition that the culvert be relocated by the building inspector. The board also voted 5‑0 to find hardship and permit a building permit for a commercial structure at 550 NH Route 111, which lacks approved street frontage.

• Approved variance for 20.1' side setback at 2 Chamberlain Ave (5-0)
• Approved finding of hardship to issue building permit for 550 NH Route 111 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a continuance request for 550 NH Route 111 and consider an amended site plan for Cameron Commons at 90 Depot Road. The board will also review correspondence regarding a dredge and fill wetlands permit for 69 Wash Pond Road and approve minutes from the previous workshop.

• Continuance request for Map 12 Lot 054 (550 NH Route 111) to June 2, 2025 hearing; also on May 7 ZBA agenda
• Cameron Commons amended site plan at 90 Depot Road (Map 01 Lot 091-1)
• Correspondence on dredge and fill wetlands permit for 69 Wash Pond Road (Map 9 Lot 035)

The Planning Board voted to continue the Map 12 Lot 054 variance application to the June 2, 2025 hearing. It then accepted and subsequently conditionally approved the amended site plan for the Cameron Commons Elderly Housing Development, attaching three specific conditions. The Board also approved the April 21, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Continue Map 12 Lot 054 application to 6/2/2025 public hearing (6-0)
• Accept amended site plan for 01-091-1 Cameron Commons project (6-0)
• Conditionally approve amended site plan for Cameron Commons Elderly Housing Development with three conditions (6-0)
• Approve 4/21/2025 meeting minutes as presented (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:15 P.M. (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectboard will open with a recorded Community Power presentation at 6:00 PM, followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. Under New Business, they will discuss stormwater management and consider changing the start time of future Selectboard meetings. The agenda also includes calls for volunteers to fill vacancies on several town committees and a possible nonpublic session for hiring.

• Community Power presentation (6:00 PM, recorded)
• Stormwater discussion led by P. Carideo
• Discussion of changing Selectboard meeting start time
• Call for candidates: Capital Improvements Committee, Ethics Commission, Planning Board alternates, and others
• Nonpublic session under RSA 91-A for hiring (if needed)

The board authorized the Conservation Commission to pursue a $10,000 grant for ADA‑compliant trail work. They approved moving the regular meeting start time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. on a six‑month trial. The resignation of part‑time police officer Leo Beauchamp was accepted unanimously. The board entered and exited a nonpublic session to discuss re‑advertising the fire chief position.

• Authorized Conservation Commission to seek $10,000 grant for ADA trail project (motion passed)
• Changed Selectboard meeting start time to 6 p.m. for a 6‑month trial (motion passed)
• Accepted resignation of part‑time police officer Leo Beauchamp (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session (4‑0 vote)
• Exited nonpublic session (4‑0 vote)
• Agreed to re‑advertise fire chief position (agreement recorded)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board holds a workshop to discuss updates on state housing legislation and a Housing Opportunity Grant. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting focuses on information sharing and member comments.

• Update on Housing Bills at State Legislature
• Update on Housing Opportunity Grant
• Review of minutes from 4/7/2025 Public Hearing

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 public hearing with a 6‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). The board then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved 4/7/2025 minutes (6-0-1, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold elections for Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary. The body will discuss environmental maintenance, Earth Day planning, and findings from the Big Island Pond Committee.

• Election of officers
• Big Island Pond Committee findings
• DES letter regarding 69 Wash Pond
• Sign vandalism on Quarry Rd.
• ADA trail and RTP workshops

The commission approved the March 19 minutes unanimously and elected new officers: Chairman Tim Lovell, Vice Chair Jim Wilkinson, Secretary Mary Lovell, with Erin O'Neil and Neil Lynch as alternates. A motion to allocate $300 for education, licensing and application materials was approved with five votes in favor. The commission also issued a violation letter to the homeowner at 69 Wash Pond Road and unanimously adopted a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved March 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Chairman Tim Lovell, Vice Chair Jim Wilkinson, Secretary Mary Lovell, alternates Erin O'Neil and Neil Lynch
• Approved $300 for education/licensing and application materials (5 votes in favor)
• Sent violation letter to homeowner at 69 Wash Pond Road
• Motion to end meeting passed unanimously

Board of Selectmen

The Select Board will review new business regarding Affinity LED Lighting and Community Power. The meeting includes updates on Ordway Park and requests for board and committee appointments.

• Discussion of Affinity LED Lighting and Community Power
• Review of Human Service Allowable Rates
• Update on Ordway Park
• Meeting House Park Permit for "The Burstin’ Kernal, LLC"
• Appointment request for D. Capern as an alternate Library Trustee

The board waived the bid process and authorized Chief Kelley to buy a 2025 police cruiser from McGovern MHQ, giving Selectman Warnock permission to sign the purchase order. They also approved a $13,680 withdrawal from the detail fund for police expenses, accepted donated asphalt work and a fence for the police station, and authorized a data‑migration contract with Central Square after waiving bidding. Finally, the board appointed Matthew Bowden to the Budget Committee (3‑1‑1 vote).

• Waived bid process and authorized purchase of new police cruiser from McGovern MHQ (unanimous)
• Authorized Selectman Warnock to sign purchase order for cruiser (unanimous)
• Approved $13,680 withdrawal from detail fund for police items (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,000 asphalt donation and $1,000 labor donation for police station work (unanimous)
• Accepted donated fence (100 ft) from Freedom Fence for police parking area (unanimous)
• Authorized security camera upgrade purchase (permission granted, no vote recorded)
• Waived bidding and approved $31,540.60 data‑migration contract with Central Square (unanimous)
• Appointed Matthew Bowden to Budget Committee (vote 3‑1‑1)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold its 2025 election for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The board will also consider a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit and review several subdivision and site plan requests.

• Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Dwelling Unit at 98 Kent Farm Road
• Extension request for Estee Road Subdivision conditional approval to 7/7/2025
• Lot Line Adjustment for 40 Stony Ridge Road
• Amended site plan for Emerson Village
• Amended site plan continuance for 550 NH Route 111

The board elected Bob Weimar as Chairman, Randy Clark as Vice‑Chairman, and Debbie Soucy as Secretary, each by a 7‑0 vote. It approved the accessory dwelling unit at 98 Kent Farm Road (7‑0) and extended conditional approvals for the Liberty Lane and Estee Road subdivisions to July 7 2025 (both 7‑0). The board also accepted jurisdiction and approved the lot line adjustment for 40 Stony Ridge Road and the amended site plan for Emerson Village, including a waiver to skip recording the final plan (each 7‑0). The meeting minutes were approved (4‑0‑3) and the session adjourned at 8:20 PM (7‑0).

• Elected Bob Weimar as Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Randy Clark as Vice‑Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Debbie Soucy as Secretary (7-0)
• Approved ADU at 98 Kent Farm Road (7-0)
• Extended conditional approval for Liberty Lane Subdivision to 7/7/2025 (7-0)
• Extended conditional approval for Estee Road Subdivision to 7/7/2025 (7-0)
• Approved Lot Line Adjustment for 40 Stony Ridge Road (7-0)
• Approved amended site plan for Emerson Village and waiver to skip recording (7-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for property at 60 Holiday Lane (Map 03 Parcel 080) and one for 44 Kelly Brook Lane (Map 17 Parcel 190). The board will also discuss Rick Hartung's interest in an alternate position and consider approving the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request for Map 03 Parcel 080 (60 Holiday Lane)
• Variance request for Map 17 Parcel 190 (44 Kelly Brook Lane)
• Discussion of Rick Hartung's interest in an alternate board position
• Review and approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board elected Randy Clark as Chairman, Karen Hanides as Vice‑Chair, and Debbie Soucy as Secretary. It unanimously approved variances permitting a 24 × 25‑foot garage at 60 Holiday Lane and an 18 × 24‑foot garage at 44 Kelly Brook Lane. The March 5, 2025 minutes were accepted and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

• Elected Randy Clark as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Karen Hanides as Vice‑Chair (5-0)
• Elected Debbie Soucy as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved variance for 60 Holiday Lane garage (5-0)
• Approved variance for 44 Kelly Brook Lane garage (5-0)
• Accepted March 5, 2025 minutes (4-0-1, Dimando abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen will hear a default budget update and discuss a DPW roadway paving project. The board will also consider accepting a NH DES Household Hazardous Waste Grant and reorganize the selectboard. A nonpublic session is requested for employee matters under RSA 91-A.

• Default Budget Update
• Department of Public Works Roadway Paving discussion
• Acceptance of NH DES Household Hazardous Waste Grant
• Reorganization of the Selectboard
• Nonpublic session requested for employee matters

The Board accepted the 2025 default budget as presented on March 18. They approved the Household Hazardous Waste grant and authorized the Chair to sign the paperwork. Lewis Eaton was elected Chair and S. Morse Vice Chair, each by a 4‑1‑0 vote. Contracts for road paving, mowing and fertilization were extended for the coming year.

• Approved Busby Construction road paving contract extension (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 default budget as presented (no recorded vote)
• Approved Household Hazardous Waste grant acceptance (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign HHW grant paperwork (unanimous)
• Elected Lewis Eaton as Chair (4-1-0)
• Elected S. Morse as Vice Chair (4-1-0)
• Extended Auger Property Maintenance mowing contract for one year (5-0-0)
• Extended XLT Fertilization fertilization contract for one year (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review the 2024 budget and discuss ongoing work projects. The meeting includes a report on the Atkinson/Hampstead line walk and a follow-up on concerns regarding Witcher Rd.

• Review of 2024 budget
• Atkinson/Hampstead line walk
• Witcher Rd. concerns

The Hampstead Conservation Commission approved the February 19, 2025 minutes. Due to the town budget not being approved, the default budget applies, affecting conservation funds: $4,000 for tree removal was deleted (Tail Fund may be used), while $1,900 for surveying and $1,900 for lawyer services were restored. The commission approved increasing the Civic Club Fishing Derby funding to $300, paid from two accounts, and discussed various property and trail issues.

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved $300 for Civic Club Fishing Derby, paid from two accounts (all in favor)
• Noted $4,000 tree removal deleted from budget; Tail Fund may be used
• Noted $1,900 for surveying restored to budget
• Noted $1,900 for lawyer services restored to budget
• Noted $5,000 for Shop Pond treatment reduced to $4,000, starting May 2025
• Noted $9,500 added to land purchase fund, totaling $179,500
• Noted $4,000 added to trail fund, totaling $7,190

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a 2025 budget of $11,332,176, which is $370 less than the default budget of $11,332,546 approved by voters. The budget prioritizes funding the ambulance program and preserving merit and cost-of-living increases for employees. Several departments saw reductions, including police, fire, highways, and government buildings, while some proposed new line items were removed because they weren't in the 2024 budget. The board also discussed potential closures of the museum and meeting house during winter months, but deferred that decision pending input from the Historic-Heritage Commission.

• Approved 2025 budget of $11,332,176 (5-0)
• Reduced police budget by $223,335, removing two new officer positions
• Reduced fire department budget by $176,198
• Reduced highways and streets budget by $266,905
• Reduced government buildings budget by $21,490
• Reduced cemetery budget by $12,400, cutting GPS work
• Reduced library budget by $41,332, primarily in health insurance
• Reduced cable budget by $33,900, removing new line items

Planning Board

This is a workshop meeting of the Hampstead Planning Board. The board will discuss first steps in the HOP process and review minutes from the March 3, 2025 public hearing. No decisions are expected as this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of first steps in the HOP process
• Review of minutes from March 3, 2025 public hearing

The Planning Board held a workshop to kick off the Housing Opportunity and Planning (HOP) grant process with Rockingham Planning Commission, with work to be completed by September 2026. The board heard a presentation on housing needs, affordability, and the scope of work, but made no formal decisions beyond approving the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved 3/3/2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Discussed HOP grant kickoff with RPC, no action taken

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously authorized the Chair to sign a one-year agreement with Plaistow Fire Department for Advanced Life Support (ALS) services, covering paramedic intercept calls at set rates. The Board also authorized Jim Wilkinson to perambulate the Atkinson town line, and set its schedule for working at the polls on Election Day. The meeting included two nonpublic sessions for hiring and employee matters, and the minutes from several prior meetings were approved.

• Approved the ALS agreement with Plaistow Fire, authorizing the Chair to sign (unanimous).
• Authorized Jim Wilkinson to perambulate the Atkinson–Hampstead town lines (unanimous).
• Set the Board's schedule for working at the polls on Election Day, March 11.
• Approved minutes from 1/27/25, 2/10/25 (with amendments), 2/24/25, and nonpublic minutes from 2/10/25 and 2/24/25 (unanimous).
• Entered nonpublic session for hiring (RSA 91-A:3 II(b)) and later for employee matters (RSA 91-A:3 II(a)).
• Sealed the minutes of the nonpublic session on employee matters (unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:06 pm (unanimous).

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider special exception and variance applications for three residential properties. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting.

• Special Exception request for 11 Gabriel Court (Map 1 Parcel 25-8)
• Special Exception request for 62 Shore Drive (Map 8B Parcel 22)
• Special Exception/Variance request for 12 Blue Heron Drive (Map 11 Parcel 198)

The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three special exceptions and one variance on March 5, 2025. A recreation pool at 11 Gabriel Court was granted a setback waiver, a foundation replacement at 62 Shore Drive was approved, and a home addition at 12 Blue Heron Drive received both a special exception and a variance. The board also approved the February 5, 2025 minutes.

• Granted special exception for pool at 11 Gabriel Court, allowing 37' setback where 50' required (4-0)
• Granted special exception for foundation work at 62 Shore Drive on non-conforming lot (3-1)
• Granted special exception and variance for addition at 12 Blue Heron Drive, allowing 25'3" side setback where 30' required (4-0)
• Approved February 5, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a site plan for Map 12 Lot 054 and a minor plan modification for Cameron Commons. The board will also review minutes from the February 18, 2025, meeting.

• Site plan for Map 12 Lot 054 (550 NH Route 111)
• Minor plan modification for Cameron Commons (Map 01 Lots 091-1 & 091-2) regarding unit layout

The Planning Board voted 6-0 to continue the site plan hearing for Map 12 Lot 054 (550 NH Route 111) to April 7, 2025, because the property lost Class VI road status and frontage after Old Witcher Road was discontinued in 2024, requiring a ZBA variance. The board also voted 6-0 to recommend that the applicant for Cameron Commons (Map 01 Lots 091-1 & 091-2) submit an amended site plan reflecting a new unit layout. Minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting were accepted 5-0-1.

• Continued 550 NH Route 111 site plan hearing to April 7, 2025 (6-0)
• Recommended amended site plan for Cameron Commons unit layout change (6-0)
• Accepted February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1, Clark abstained)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing regarding Article 18 of the 2025 Warrant. The board will also discuss the Fire Chief hiring process and a broadband deployment application.

• Public hearing on Article 18 regarding the operation of Keno games
• Letter of support for Comcast's BEAD application for broadband services
• Fire Chief hiring process discussion
• Reappointment of Kathy Costa to the Ethics Commission
• Call for candidates for Capital Improvements, Ethics Commission, Friends of Ordway Park, Planning Board, Recycling and Waste Disposal, and Stormwater/Water Resource committees

The Board voted 4-0-1 to support the firefighters' union petition to the PELRB. They also approved the hiring process for a new fire chief, promoted Tina Harrington to Assistant Town Administrator, and authorized the DPW to hire Ryan Flynn as General Foreman. The board held a public hearing on a Keno warrant article and approved a letter of support for Comcast's BEAD application.

• Supported firefighter union petition (4-0-1, Morse abstained)
• Approved fire chief hiring process as presented (4-0-1, Warnock abstained)
• Promoted Tina Harrington to Assistant Town Administrator (5-0)
• Authorized hiring Ryan Flynn as General Foreman (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Comcast BEAD application (5-0)
• Reappointed Kathleen Costa to Ethics Commission (5-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing on Keno article (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic sessions for hiring, employee matters, and reputation (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 19, 2025. Topics for discussion include spring projects such as bridges, trails, maps, and historic foundations, as well as updates on an ADA letter to Jim L. The meeting also includes a moon light hike planning item, visitor comments, and approval of minutes.

• Moon Light Hike planning discussion
• Spring projects: bridges, trails, maps, historic foundations
• Update on ADA letter to Jim L.
• Visitor comments period
• Adjournment scheduled for March 19, 2025

The Hampstead Conservation Commission met on February 19, 2025, and approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. The commission discussed several spring projects, including foundation work on West Road, cleanup at the Seavey House on Witcher Road, and bridge replacements at Hog Hill, but no formal decisions were made on these items. The commission also discussed a potential easement for the Village Greene property and noted that the warrant article for wetlands is set.

• Approved January 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled West Road foundation project until March meeting
• Discussed Seavey House cleanup and display options (no action)
• Discussed Hog Hill bridge replacement (no action)
• Discussed ADA construction supply needs (no action)
• Noted warrant article for wetlands is set (no action)
• Discussed potential easement for Village Greene property (no action)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a workshop to discuss 2025 legislative proposals. The board will also review minutes from the February 3, 2025, public hearing.

• Discussion of 2025 Legislative Proposals
• Review of February 3, 2025 Public Hearing minutes

The Hampstead Planning Board met on February 18, 2025, and discussed 2025 legislative proposals, with members volunteering to track bills related to planning and zoning. Dale Gerry agreed to chair the Housing Study Committee for the HOP grant, and the board accepted the minutes from the 2/3/2025 public hearing. No substantive decisions were made; the board planned to respond to correspondence about driveway entrances at Ordway Park.

• Accepted 2/3/2025 public hearing minutes (5-0-1, Hanides abstained)
• Board members volunteered to track legislative proposals related to planning and zoning
• Dale Gerry agreed to chair the Housing Study Committee for the HOP grant
• Chairman Weimar to prepare a response letter to Julia Forbes regarding Ordway Park driveway

Board of Selectmen

The provided text is a notice for a meeting of the Trustees of Ordway Park at 6:30 pm, prior to the Board of Selectmen meeting at 7:00 pm. No agenda items for the Board of Selectmen are listed; the meeting appears procedural.

• No specific items listed; only meeting time and location provided.

The Board of Selectmen, acting as Trustees of Ordway Park, agreed to move forward with plans to subdivide part of the park and use proceeds for required work. They will determine available funds, conduct soil test pits, and meet again on March 24. No formal votes were taken on these plans.

• Agreed to move forward with park subdivision and improvements (no formal vote)
• Set next meeting for March 24, 2025
• Plan to have test pits done or ready by spring
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 pm (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the 2024 Town Report dedication and a change in the Deferred Compensation Plan Administrator. The board is also awarding a request for proposal for the Fire Department's SCBA Air Fill Station.

• Awarding of RFP for SCBA Air Fill Station- Fire Department
• Deferred compensation Plan Administrator Change (Valic/Corebridge 457 Plan)
• Reappointment of Ellen Edwards to the Code of Ethics Commission
• Public hearing announcement for February 24 regarding Article 18 (Keno) on the 2025 Warrant
• Call for candidates for Budget Committee, Planning Board alternates, and other town committees

The Board of Selectmen awarded the SCBA Air Fill Station RFP to Fire Tech for $84,750, after the Fire Department negotiated the price down from the original proposals. They also accepted a housing study grant and authorized the Planning Board to work with the Rockingham Planning Commission. The board approved several appointments and a conditional job offer, and entered nonpublic sessions for hiring and reputation matters.

• Awarded SCBA Air Fill Station RFP to Fire Tech for $84,750 (unanimous)
• Accepted housing study grant and authorized Rockingham Planning Commission work (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign grant paperwork (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign legislative letter after review (unanimous)
• Selected Gladys Houle as Boston Post Cane recipient (unanimous)
• Authorized conditional job offer to Peter Noenickx (unanimous)
• Appointed Ellen Edwards to Code of Ethics Commission (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of multiple prior meetings (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider four property-specific requests for variances and special exceptions. The board will also review the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request for 205 Central Street (Map 17 Parcel 088)
• Variance and special exception for 129 Main Street (Map 8 Parcel 282)
• Special exception for 54 Shore Drive (Map 8B Parcel 018)
• Special exception for 52 Ells Road (Map 8A Parcel 009)

The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all four requests on the agenda, each by a 5-0 vote. These included a variance to keep a horse on a 1.9-acre lot, a variance and special exception to expand a home on a non-conforming lot, a special exception for a dormer addition, and a special exception for a home-based Federal Firearm License business. The board also approved the January 8, 2025 minutes with two abstentions.

• Granted variance for one horse at 205 Central Street (5-0)
• Granted variance and special exception for home expansion at 129 Main Street (5-0)
• Granted special exception for dormer at 54 Shore Drive (5-0)
• Granted special exception for home occupation (FFL) at 52 Ells Road (5-0)
• Approved January 8, 2025 minutes (3-0-2)

Planning Board

The Hampstead Planning Board will hold a conditional use permit hearing for an accessory dwelling unit at 70 Wheelwright Drive. They will also discuss an amended site plan for 5 Gigante Drive and a site plan for 550 NH Route 111, along with a potential HOP Grant acceptance. Procedural items include review of minutes and town engineer comments.

• Conditional Use Permit – Map 09 Lot 140, 70 Wheelwright Drive: Accessory Dwelling Unit
• Amended Site Plan – Map 06 Lot 036, 5 Gigante Drive
• Site Plan – Map 12 Lot 054, 550 NH Route 111
• HOP Grant Discussion/Acceptance
• Next public hearing date: March 3, 2025; filing deadline February 3, 2025

The Hampstead Planning Board approved a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 70 Wheelwright Drive, pending state septic approval. They also approved an amended site plan for 5 Gigante Drive and continued a site plan for 550 NH Route 111 to the next hearing. The board accepted a Housing Opportunity Grant and subcontract.

• Approved ADU at 70 Wheelwright Drive, pending state septic approval (6-0)
• Accepted jurisdiction of amended site plan at 5 Gigante Drive (6-0)
• Granted HISS mapping waiver for 5 Gigante Drive (6-0)
• Approved amended site plan at 5 Gigante Drive, with condition of clean letter from engineer (6-0)
• Accepted jurisdiction of site plan at 550 NH Route 111 (6-0)
• Continued site plan at 550 NH Route 111 to 3/3/2025 hearing (6-0)
• Accepted HOP grant and subcontract, requesting BOS signature (6-0)
• Approved 1/6/2025 minutes (5-0-1, Guthrie abstained)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will discuss a request for proposals (RFP) for an SCBA air fill station for the Fire Department. The board may also enter a non-public session to discuss hiring a public employee. Public announcements include the upcoming Deliberative Session on Feb. 6 and candidate sign-up deadlines.

• RFP for SCBA Air Fill Station – Fire Department
• Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(b) for hiring of a public employee
• Deliberative Session scheduled for Feb. 6, 2025 at the Middle School
• Candidate sign-up period: Jan. 22 to Feb. 3, 2025
• Toiletries being collected for Waypoint homeless shelter

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-1 (Chair Warnock recused) to tentatively offer the Town Administrator position to current Fire Chief Mike Carrier, who tentatively accepted. The board also forwarded two bids for a new SCBA air fill station to the Fire Chief for review, and listed open positions for the 2025 election. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tentatively offered Town Administrator position to Mike Carrier (4-0-1, Warnock recused)
• Forwarded SCBA air fill station bids to Fire Chief for review (5-0)
• Entered nonpublic session for hiring discussion (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing and voted to recommend the $2.1M road bond article (3-2), the $12,127,598 operating budget (5-0), and 10 other warrant articles for the 2025 Town Meeting. The bond article faced opposition from the Budget Committee and CIP chair, who preferred funding through the CIP process. The board also closed the public hearing and scheduled the deliberative session for February 6.

• Recommended $2.1M road bond article (3-2)
• Recommended $12,127,598 operating budget (5-0)
• Recommended $10,000 for Building Repairs CRF (5-0)
• Recommended conservation easements on 6 town-owned parcels (5-0)
• Recommended $12,000 for Library Building Maintenance fund (5-0)
• Recommended $500,000 to CIP fund from unassigned fund balance (4-1)
• Recommended establishing Ambulance Revolving Fund with $100,000 (5-0)
• Recommended noise ordinance amendment (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Hampstead Conservation Commission approved the November 20, 2024 minutes unanimously. They reviewed current fund balances, including a $9,500 transfer to the Land Purchase account, and discussed upcoming events and projects. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved November 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Noted $4,000 donation from French Family
• Noted $9,500 from Endicott Lane current use tax split to Land Purchase account

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing on the proposed 2025 operating budget of $12,127,597, a $1,731,647 increase over the prior year. Department heads explained major increases, including police IT upgrades, fire ambulance and SAFER grant changes, and stormwater work. The board voted 4-1 to add $1 in funding for the American Red Cross after it did not request funding. The hearing was closed and continued to January 20 for a bond article hearing.

• Added $1 American Red Cross funding to 2025 budget (4-1)
• Closed public hearing on 2025 budget, continued to Jan 20 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 pm (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review the 2025 Proposed Warrant Articles and vote on several financial policies including Investment, Fund Balance, and Cash Receipts. They will also consider an update to the insurance letter for Recreation liability and approve the Budget Committee report. A public hearing on the 2025 proposed budget is scheduled for January 15, 2025. The board will also call for candidates to fill vacancies on town committees.

• Review of 2025 Proposed Warrant Articles
• Approval of Investment Policy, Fund Balance Policy, and Cash Receipts Policy
• Update insurance letter for Recreation on liability
• Approval of Budget Committee report
• Call for candidates for Capital Improvements Committee, Ethics Commission, Budget Committee, and others

The Board voted 3-2 to place Article 8, a $2.1 million bond for road work, on the 2025 warrant, with a public hearing scheduled for January 21. They also approved publishing the Budget Committee report on the town website, withdrew a $30,000 asset management grant article, and approved the Proposed 5-year Roadway Capital Improvement Plan (4-1). Several annual policies were renewed unanimously.

• Approved placing $2.1M road bond article on warrant (3-2)
• Approved publishing Budget Committee report on website (unanimous)
• Withdrew $30,000 Asset Management Grant warrant article
• Approved Proposed 5-year Roadway Capital Improvement Plan (4-1)
• Scheduled public hearing on bond article for Jan 21 (4-1)
• Accepted Recreation liability letter policy (unanimous)
• Accepted Investment, Fund Balance, and Cash Receipts policies (unanimous)
• Issued conditional job offers to Katelyn McNamara and Benjamin Hussey (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special exception allowing the owner of 19 Sunset Ave (Map 8 Parcel 139) to enlarge a non-conforming one-bedroom home into a three-bedroom home in the Recreation Zone B. The vote was 3-1, with Hanides dissenting. The approval is contingent on state NHDES Shoreland permit approval, and the board noted a 30-day appeal period.

• Granted special exception for enlargement at 19 Sunset Ave (3-1, Hanides dissenting)
• Approved December 4, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned at 7:35 P.M. (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is discussing six proposed articles to amend the Town of Hampstead Zoning Ordinance. These proposals cover regulations for signs, swimming pool covers, travel trailers, and cargo storage containers. The board will also review bond releases and expiring subdivision approvals.

• Proposed ban on signs on utility poles and trailer-mounted signs in rights-of-way
• Proposed rules for automatic safety covers on pools, spas, and hot tubs
• Proposed prohibition of travel trailers for permanent living
• Proposed permit requirements for cargo storage trailers in Residential Zone A and Recreational Zone B
• Proposed permit and setback requirements for cargo storage containers in Commercial Zones C-1, C-2, and C-3

The Hampstead Planning Board voted to move six proposed zoning ordinance amendments to the 2025 town warrant, covering signs, pool covers, travel trailers, and cargo storage containers. The board also released a bond for a completed project and extended conditional approvals for two subdivisions. All votes were unanimous except for two articles that passed 6-1.

• Released bond plus interest for Map 06 Lot 037 aka 9 Gigante Drive (7-0)
• Extended conditional approval for Liberty Lane Subdivision to 4/7/2025 (7-0)
• Extended conditional approval for Estee Road Subdivision to 4/7/2025 (7-0)
• Moved Article #1 (sign ordinance amendments) to warrant (6-1, Gray opposed)
• Moved Article #2 (pool safety covers) to warrant (7-0)
• Moved Article #3 (travel trailer restrictions) to warrant (6-1, Hanides opposed)
• Moved Articles #4, #5, #6 (cargo storage containers) to warrant (7-0 each)
• Approved minutes of 12/2/2024 meeting (6-0-1, Eaton abstained)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen convenes a non-public session under RSA 91A:3 II(a) to discuss the dismissal, promotion, compensation, or discipline of a public employee. No public business or votes are scheduled; the meeting consists solely of the closed session followed by adjournment.

• Non-public session pursuant to RSA 91A:3 II(a) for personnel matters

The Board of Selectmen met on January 3, 2025, and took only procedural actions. It authorized Selectman Worthen to participate via Zoom, entered a nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II(a) for a personnel matter, and voted unanimously to seal those minutes. The meeting adjourned at 9:27 am with no substantive public decisions made.

• Authorized Selectman Worthen to participate via Zoom (unanimous)
• Entered nonpublic session under RSA 91-A:3 II(a) (5-0 roll call)
• Left nonpublic session at 9:27 am (unanimous)
• Sealed nonpublic session minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:27 am (unanimous)