Hampton

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of the Trust Fund will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, review investment performance of funds, and discuss old and new business. A public comment period is included.

• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Review investment performance of funds

Planning Board

The Hampton Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for August 5, 2026.

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on five variance petitions. Petitioners seek relief from dimensional requirements, use definitions, and wetland restrictions. The board will also approve minutes and discuss a road access modification for Aquarion at 5R Falcone Circle.

• Continued variance for use definitions at 558 Exeter Rd (Lemerise Family Rev Trust)
• Variance for dimensional requirements at 2 Greene St (Cheryl & Melissa Harman)
• Variances for dimensional and wetland use at 299 Exeter Rd (AG Hampton Hospitality LLC)
• Variances for dimensional requirements at 20 Campton St (William Wilson)
• Dimensional variance at 1 Beach Plum Way and road access discussion at 5R Falcone Circle

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a 4-story mixed-use building with retail, restaurant, and residential units at 931 Ocean Boulevard, a subdivision at 24 Locke Road creating three new lots, and a condominium conversion at 14 and 16 Dover Avenue. A wetlands permit for a FEMA-compliant home at 81 Brown Avenue and a temporary outdoor dining application at 320 Lafayette Road are also on the agenda.

• Site plan review for 4-story mixed-use building with 4 residential units at 931 Ocean Boulevard
• Subdivision of 24 Locke Road into 4 lots with waiver requests for street width, cul-de-sac, and stormwater standards
• Condominium conversion amendment at 14 and 16 Dover Avenue with parking reconfiguration
• Wetlands permit to raze and rebuild single-family home at 81 Brown Avenue
• Temporary outdoor dining at 320 Lafayette Road using three parking spaces

Planning Board

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will discuss refining committee roles, reviewing the Town Center Study, and updating stormwater management regulations. The group will also consider changing the meeting schedule to bi-monthly.

• Review and update of Hampton stormwater management regulations
• Town Center Study Area continued discussion
• Hampton Beach Area Commission Coastal Resilience Master Plan priorities
• Suggested changes to meeting schedule (bi-monthly)
• Presentation of 2026 Implementation Priorities to Select Board

The Master Plan Implementation Committee voted unanimously to change its meeting schedule from monthly to every two months, with meetings planned for July, September, and November 2026. The committee also unanimously approved the minutes from May 27, 2026. Discussion continued on 2026 priorities, a presentation to the Select Board, and a stormwater regulation grant project.

• Changed meeting schedule to bi-monthly (July, Sept, Nov) with additional meetings as needed - unanimous
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2026 - unanimous

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a town wetland permit for the demolition of a home and construction of a FEMA-compliant residence at 81 Brown Ave. The board will also discuss the Farmers' Market and provide updates on several environmental projects.

• Wetland permit application for 81 Brown Ave (Map 281 Lot 17)
• Farmers' Market discussion
• Rain garden and salt marsh demonstration garden updates
• Town Forest BioBlitz and tree project updates
• Water quality monitoring and turtle signage status

The Commission recommended approval for a FEMA-compliant 'raze and rebuild' residential project at 81 Brown Ave. The project includes reducing impervious surfaces by removing a large shed and asphalt. The Commission also declined to oppose the state-level NHDES permit and prime wetland waiver.

• Recommended Town Wetland Permit for 81 Brown Ave with standard stipulations (6-0-1)
• Voted not to oppose NHDES Permit for 81 Brown Ave (7-0)
• Voted not to oppose prime wetland waiver for 81 Brown Ave (7-0)
• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hear from Aquarion Water Company and Unitil on water restrictions and a potential company sale. They will consider a consent agenda including cemetery deeds, donations, and licenses. New business involves decisions on pavement marking bids and waiver requests for excavation in town streets. The board will also discuss trash collection and police department purchasing policies.

• Cemetery deed transfer: Whitney Family Trust
• Donation: $500 from Service Credit Union to Parks & Rec
• Liquor permit for Averil House Vineyard at Great New England Holiday Show
• Paving recommendation not to award (2026-011)
• Waiver request: DeNiro Construction for excavation at 40 High Street

The Select Board rejected Bid 2026-011 for paving Lafayette Road, Scott Road, and McCarron Drive due to costs exceeding available funds, and will re-bid. They authorized Aquarion to clear and pave an additional 300 feet of service road for the Exeter Road water tank replacement. The board also accepted the May financials, awarded a line striping contract, and approved a consent agenda including cemetery deeds, a donation, and permits.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Authorized Aquarion to clear and pave service road for tank replacement (5-0)
• Accepted May financials (5-0)
• Rejected paving bid 2026-011; accepted Part B for asphalt purchase and re-bid (5-0)
• Awarded line striping contract to Pro Finish Lines ($58,715 for 2026, $60,961 for 2027) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 8 as corrected (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hampton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance petitions. One request involves a property on Exeter Road, while the other concerns a motel on Ocean Boulevard.

• Public hearing for 558 Exeter Rd variance request
• Public hearing for 915 Ocean Blvd motel variance request
• Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Hearing to begin at 7:00 p.m. in Selectmen's Meeting Room

The Board allowed the North Beach Motel, LLC to withdraw its petition for multiple variances due to unresolved deed restrictions and town warrant language. A separate petition for the Lemerise Family Rev Trust was continued to July. The May meeting minutes were approved with amendments.

• Continued Lemerise Family Rev Trust variance petition to July meeting (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of North Beach Motel, LLC petition for variances (5-0)
• Approved May meeting minutes as amended (4-0-1)

Hampton Beach Area Commission

The Hampton Beach Area Commission will hear a DOT director present an update on the Bridge and Route 1A projects. Commissioners will also discuss the beach area budget, coastal resilience priorities, and an economic development annex to the master plan.

• Appointment: DOT Director Tobey Reynolds on Bridge and 1A update
• Budget discussion led by Commissioner Housman
• Hampton Beach State Park update
• Refine areas of cooperation with DOT and DNCR
• Economic development annex to Master Plan

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hear from Chris Parker, Deputy City Manager of Dover, about economic development and zoning strategies. They will also schedule a special meeting with the Rockingham Planning Commission for Housing Opportunity Planning grant items and receive member reports on Select Board and Coastal Hazards Adaptation Team activities.

• Conversation with Chris Parker on economic development and zoning strategies
• Schedule special meeting with Rockingham Planning Commission for HOP grant items (proposed July 29, 2026)
• Consideration of minutes from May 6 and June 3, 2026
• Planning Board Member Reports on Select Board and Coastal Hazards Adaptation Team

The Planning Board heard a presentation from Dover Deputy City Manager Chris Parker on economic development strategies including RSA 79-E tax relief and TIF districts. No public hearings were held. The board approved minutes from two prior meetings, scheduled a special July 29 meeting for HOP Grant work, agreed to attend a joint meeting with the Select Board on July 13, and voted to cancel the August 19 meeting.

• Approved May 6, 2026 minutes (4-0-3)
• Approved June 3, 2026 minutes (6-0-1)
• Consensus to schedule special meeting July 29 for HOP Grant presentation
• Consensus to attend joint Select Board/Planning Board meeting July 13
• Canceled August 19, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:06 p.m. (7-0)

Budget Committee

The committee will meet to review current financial statements and progress on warrant article projects. Members will also receive updates from various town boards and departments.

• Review of monthly financials
• Discussion of warrant article projects
• Reports from Select Board, SAU90, and Parks & Recreation

The Budget Committee reviewed May financials and warrant article project statuses but took no substantive votes. Only procedural actions occurred: approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment.

• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (7-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 p.m. (8-0-0)

Heritgage Commission

The Heritage Commission discussed updating the Whatzit-Wherezit map, continuing discussion on a sign for the Blacksmith Shop, and exploring an oral history of the Casino Ballroom. No applications for historic house markers were received and no demolition permits were reviewed. The minutes from the previous meeting were tabled for approval at the next meeting. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned (4-0)

Hampton Beach Village Precinct

The commissioners voted unanimously to increase the insurance budget by $3,122 to cover higher premiums for general liability and excess limits coverage. Other updates included plans for the 26th annual sand sculpture event, summer entertainment schedule, and parking availability.

• Approved $3,122 increase in insurance budget for general liability and excess limits (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved a $1,060,000 bond for replacement of vitrified clay gravity sewer on Ross Avenue, Kentville Terrace, and Charles Street via a loan agreement with the NH Municipal Bond Bank. They also accepted a $15,862 grant for stormwater regulation updates, appointed a deputy fire warden, approved a warrant for unlicensed dogs, approved a PPE expenditure, and accepted a street name for an I-95 property.

• Approved $1.06M bond for sewer replacement (5-0)
• Accepted $15,862 grant for stormwater regulation updates (5-0)
• Appointed Lt. Henderson as Deputy Forest Fire Warden (5-0)
• Approved warrant for unlicensed dogs (5-0)
• Approved $2,244.75 PPE expenditure (5-0)
• Accepted street name 'Maintenance Way' on I-95 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-5 and 7-11 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 11 and May 18 with corrections (5-0)