Hampton public meetings in 2025

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the 2026 Warrant Articles and the purchase of Stryker PowerLoad and PowerCot equipment. The board will also review beach access at 12 Nor'east Lane and personnel policy changes regarding medical leave and military spouses.

• Purchase of Stryker PowerLoad and PowerCot equipment for $50,000
• Donations to Police Department Crimeline ($7,500) and Fire Department Cornerstone ($1,800)
• 2026 Warrant Articles
• Beach access at 12 Nor'east Lane, TF Moran
• Amendment to Rail Trail Agreement for Mile Marker Sponsorship

The board entered and later sealed a nonpublic session, then reconvened the public session. It moved the consent agenda, approved the December 8 minutes, and appointed Kristi Pulliam as Finance Director. The board also approved the expansion of the Liberty Lane private sewer system and an amendment to the Rail Trail agreement, each with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Entered nonpublic session (5-0-0)
• Sealed minutes of nonpublic session (5-0-0)
• Moved consent agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved December 8, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Appointed Kristi Pulliam as Finance Director (no vote recorded)
• Approved Liberty Lane sewer expansion, authorizing Town Manager to sign (5-0-0)
• Approved Rail Trail amendment for mile‑marker sponsorship, authorizing Town Manager to sign (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hampton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 100 Winnacunnet Road. The board will consider a petition from Sherrie Frisone seeking a variance from Article VI, Section 6.6.3.10 parking requirements for the property at 8 Page Ln (Map 282, Lot 99, RB zone). The board will also approve the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. Any petitions not called by 10:00 p.m. will be postponed to a later date.

• Public hearing on Dec 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 100 Winnacunnet Road
• Variance petition by Sherrie Frisone for 8 Page Ln (Map 282, Lot 99, RB zone) requesting relief from Article VI, Section 6.6.3.10 parking requirements
• Approval of minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting
• Postponement of any petitions not called by 10:00 p.m. to a later date

The Zoning Board approved Sherrie Frisone's petition for a parking variance at 8 Page Ln., requiring relocation of part of Unit 1 and submission of an updated plan. The vote was 5‑yes, 0‑no. The board also approved the November 20, 2025 minutes as amended with a 4‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstention vote, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved parking variance for 8 Page Ln. (5‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved minutes of Nov. 20, 2025 as amended (4‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hampton Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider amending Article 4, Section 4.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to add a Cottage Court Ordinance. The amendment would rename the current Section 4.5 and 4.6 to Sections 4.6 and 4.7, respectively. The board will also discuss a one‑year extension request for a conditional approval at 17 & 17R Barbour Road, review the Capital Improvements Plan 2026‑2031 report, and receive an update from the Master Plan Implementation Committee.

• Public hearing for zoning ordinance amendment to add a Cottage Court Ordinance
• Request for one‑year extension of Planning Board conditional approval for Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit at 17 & 17R Barbour Road
• Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) 2026‑2031 report
• Update from the Master Plan Implementation Committee (December 10, 2025 meeting)
• Public Engagement Session – Zoning Ordinance Audit with Horsley Witten Group and Rockingham Planning Commission

The Hampton Planning Board held a public engagement session with Horsley Witten Group and reviewed the timeline for the Zoning Ordinance Audit. Board members discussed numerous zoning topics, including minimum lot area standards, merging BS zones, sign regulations, parking standards, a single Town Center district, and various housing concepts. They noted that the full Zoning Audit is expected by early 2026. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded in these minutes.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review the minutes from its November 25, 2025 meeting, consider pending applications and appointments, and discuss the 2026 goals and use of the town’s Land Conservation Strategy with Sara McNamara‑Gagnon. The commission will also receive updates from the Conservation Coordinator and Chair, including follow‑up on the Grist Mill and Ice Pond project and the Plaice Cove conversation.

• Review minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting
• Consider pending applications
• Consider pending appointments
• Discuss 2026 goals and use of the Land Conservation Strategy with Sara McNamara‑Gagnon
• Follow‑up on Grist Mill and Ice Pond; follow‑up on Plaice Cove conversation

The Conservation Commission approved the November 25, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0‑2 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously with a 7‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted November 25, 2025 minutes (5-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Budget Committee

The Hampton NH Municipal Budget Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Dec 11, 2025. The agenda includes a call to order, appointments, approval of minutes, reports, old business, new business, closing comments, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed.

The Hampton Budget Committee voted 5‑0 to approve Article 2, a $350,000 long‑term maintenance and repair warrant for Hampton Centre school buildings and Batchelder Pond. No other substantive actions were recorded in the meeting.

• Approved $350,000 long‑term maintenance warrant (5‑0)

Hampton Beach Village Precinct

The Hampton Beach Village District board will review items of old business and consider new business proposals. Public comments will be taken. The board will vote to approve the meeting minutes and then adjourn.

The board voted 3‑yes, 0‑no to approve a $94,494.50 marketing program for the Chamber. They also unanimously approved the November 12, 2025 minutes. The board announced there will be no regular January meeting, but a budget workshop will be held on Jan 21 at the fire station. Commissioners agreed to consider establishing a winter food pantry on the beach.

• Approved $94,494.50 marketing program (3‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (3‑yes, 0‑no)
• Scheduled Jan 21 budget workshop (no vote recorded)
• Decided no regular January meeting (replaced by workshop)
• Agreed to consider winter beach food pantry

Planning Board

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will receive project updates including a zoning ordinance audit and a housing opportunity planning grant. It will discuss implementation priorities, focusing on the Town Center Study Area and 2026 priorities. New business includes the Hampton Beach Area Commission's coastal resilience recommendations, member reports, and next steps. The meeting will also consider minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting and the annual town report.

• Zoning Ordinance Audit
• Zoning Amendments for 2026 Town Meeting
• Housing Opportunity Planning (HOP) Grant
• Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) Process
• Hampton Beach Area Commission coastal resilience master plan recommendations

The Master Plan Implementation Committee voted to approve the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Ms. Galanis, seconded by Mr. Bliss, and passed unanimously. The committee then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m.

• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Budget Committee

The Hampton Budget Committee will meet to appoint directors for the Library and Department of Public Works budgets and review the operating budget.

• Appointment of Director Amand Reynolds Cooper for Library Budget
• Appointment of Director Jen Hale for DPW Budget
• Review of Operating Budget

The committee voted to accept the proposed operating budget of $38,236,520 and move it to the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously with an 8‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 8‑0‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved operating budget $38,236,520 (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Planning Board

The Hampton Planning Board will hold a preconstruction meeting on site to discuss a multifamily residential development at Liberty Lane East. The project involves 252 apartment units across three buildings, including a renovated structure and two new ones, with amenities like trails and a dog park.

• Site Plan (March 5, 2025): 248 apartment units in three buildings
• Amended Site Plan (May 7, 2025): Increases unit count to 252 and adjusts parking
• Project address: Liberty Lane East / Liberty Lane
• Meeting date: Tuesday, December 9th, at 2:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: On site

The board approved the Hampton Police Chief's public safety plan for construction and the proposed water connection by Aquarion Water Company. It assessed a school impact fee of $1,898 per unit and recorded a $82,394 check. An exaction of $8,357.12 was set to be paid on the first building permit, with a $9,000 donation accepted as an alternative. The board confirmed that driveway and excavation permits are not required for this project.

• Approved public safety plan for construction phase (no vote recorded)
• Approved proposed water connection by Aquarion Water Company (no vote recorded)
• Assessed school impact fee $1,898 per dwelling unit; $82,394 check received
• Set exaction $8,357.12 payable upon first building permit; accepted $9,000 donation as alternative
• Confirmed driveway permit not required for this project
• Confirmed excavation permit not required for this project

Select Board

The board accepted the Highway Safety grant, raising the total to $71,800.32, and approved the Granite State Clean Fleets grant covering 80% of a $412,666 project ($330,132.80 town match $82,533.20). It also approved naming the private road at 44 Sweetbriar Lane "Currier Path". The consent agenda items (cemetery deed, donations, event licenses) were moved forward and the November 17, 2025 minutes were approved.

• Approved Highway Safety grant total $71,800.32 (5-0-0)
• Approved Granite State Clean Fleets grant $330,132.80 with town match $82,533.20 (5-0-0)
• Approved naming of road as "Currier Path" at 44 Sweetbriar Lane (5-0-0)
• Moved consent agenda (except street naming) forward (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2025 (5-0-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to hear budget presentations from the Fire Department, Police Department, and the Town Manager and Director of Finance for all remaining departments.

• Fire Department budget presentation by Chief Michael McMahon
• Police Department budget presentation by Chief Alex Reno
• Remaining department budget presentations by Jamie Sullivan and Kristi Pulliam

The committee voted 8‑0‑0 to approve the November 18, 2025 minutes as amended. It then voted 8‑0‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for several property requests, including a condominium conversion and a lot subdivision. The board will also review multiple wetlands permits for revetment and stair repairs. Additionally, the board will consider annual town reports for several committees.

• Condominium conversion of five units at 43-45 Island Path
• Subdivision of 14.4 acres into two lots at Exeter Road
• Wetlands permit for rip rap and stair repair at 1044 Ocean Boulevard
• Wetlands permit for revetment and stair replacement at 28 Nor’east Lane
• Wetlands permit for revetment repair at 12 Nor’east Lane

The Hampton Planning Board approved the waiver request and condominium conversion for 43‑45 Island Path, both by a 7‑0‑0 vote. It also approved the waiver and subdivision of Exeter Road into two lots, again 7‑0‑0. Wetlands permits were approved for projects at 1044 Ocean Boulevard, 28 Nor’east Lane, 12 Nor’East Lane, and the Ancient Highway site, each with a 7‑0‑0 vote. The board granted a continuance for case 25‑054 to January 7, 2026.

• Approved Waiver Request (Section V.E.) for 43‑45 Island Path (7-0-0)
• Approved Condominium Conversion for 43‑45 Island Path (7-0-0)
• Approved Waiver Request for Exeter Road subdivision (7-0-0)
• Approved Subdivision of Exeter Road into two lots (7-0-0)
• Approved Wetlands Permit for 1044 Ocean Boulevard (7-0-0)
• Approved Wetlands Permit for 28 Nor’east Lane (7-0-0)
• Approved Wetlands Permit for 12 Nor’East Lane (7-0-0)
• Approved Wetlands Permit for Ancient Highway (7-0-0)

Budget Committee

The Hampton Budget Committee will appoint directors for the library and public works budgets, approve the November 18, 2025 minutes, and hear reports, old business, and new business. No specific budget figures or agenda items are listed beyond the appointments.

• Appointment of Director Amand Reynolds Cooper – Library Budget
• Appointment of Director Jen Hale – DPW Budget
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025

Conservation Commission

The Hampton Conservation Commission will review minutes from the October 28 meeting, appoint Ben Ritt as Coastal Resilience Coordinator, and consider five Town Wetland Permit applications for projects on Ocean Blvd, Nor’East Lane, Ancient Hwy, and Atlantic Ave. New business includes ice pond management, a Q3 financial report, 2026 goals, the December meeting date, mileage budget usage, and a $100 SHEA Photo Contest invoice. Old business covers a salt marsh remediation update and CHAT updates.

• Appointment of Ben Ritt as Coastal Resilience Coordinator (seawalls and tidal revetments)
• Town Wetland Permit 25-051 for 1044 Ocean Blvd – repair rip‑rap revetment and stairs damaged in 2024‑25 storms
• Town Wetland Permit 25-052 for 28 Nor’East Lane – replace concrete seawall, raise it ~3 ft, and replace stairs
• Town Wetland Permit 25-054 for Ancient Hwy – in‑kind repair of revetment at Northside Park, including stairs, geo‑textile fabric, and coir logs
• SHEA Photo Contest invoice for $100

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the October 2025 minutes. It then approved town wetland permits for 1044 Ocean Blvd, 28 Nor East Lane, and 12 Nor East Lane, each with standard stipulations. The commission also approved the associated NHDES permits, including waiving the right to intervene on the 28 Nor East Lane dredge‑and‑fill application.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Town Wetland Permit for 1044 Ocean Blvd (6-0)
• Approved NHDES Expedited Minimum Impact permit for 1044 Ocean Blvd (6-0)
• Approved Town Wetland Permit for 28 Nor East Lane (6-0)
• Waived right to intervene on NHDES Standard Dredge and Fill permit for 28 Nor East Lane (6-0)
• Approved Town Wetland Permit for 12 Nor East Lane (6-0)

Planning Board

The Hampton Planning Board will review a summary of town and school capital projects for the 2026-2031 period and discuss future process enhancements. The meeting is scheduled for November 24, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room.

• Review of 2026-2031 CIP summary for Town projects
• Review of 2026-2031 CIP summary for School projects (SAU90 and SAU21)
• Discussion of future ideas to enhance the CIP process

The Planning Board’s Capital Improvements Plan Committee decided to start a major restructuring of the CIP process in early 2026. It will work with the Finance Director to compile final CIP financials and forward them to the Planning Board for approval in December. The Committee also agreed to reconvene after the March election.

• Begin major restructuring of the CIP process (early 2026)
• Compile final CIP financials with Finance Director and send to Planning Board for December approval
• Reconvene the CIP Committee after the March election

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on November 20 to consider variance petitions for four properties: Barn Realty, Inc. at 9 31 Ocean Blvd (BS zone), John & Angela Cardarelli at 3 Bradford Ave (RB zone), Christina Langone‑Eberhart at 862 Lafayette Rd (B zone), and Susan Edwards at 42 Boars Head Terr (RA zone). The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the October 6 and November 6 meetings and appoint a ZBA alternate. Petitions not called by the deadline will be postponed.

• Barn Realty, Inc. petition for variances from multiple zoning sections for 9 31 Ocean Blvd (BS zone)
• John & Angela Cardarelli petition for variances for 3 Bradford Ave (RB zone)
• Christina Langone‑Eberhart petition for a variance for 862 Lafayette Rd (B zone)
• Susan Edwards petition for an equitable waiver for 42 Boars Head Terr (RA zone)
• Approval of minutes from October 6 and November 6, 2025; appointment of ZBA alternate

The board unanimously approved petitions for Barn Realty to withdraw its application, for the Cardarellis to add a third floor, for Christina Langone‑Eberhart to build a deck, and for Susan Edwards to receive an equitable waiver of dimensional requirements. All four motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the October and November 6 meeting minutes as amended, each with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention.

• Withdraw Barn Realty petition and update file – approved 5‑0
• Approve Cardarelli third‑floor addition variance – approved 5‑0
• Approve Langone‑Eberhart deck variance – approved 5‑0
• Approve Edwards equitable waiver – approved 5‑0
• Approve October meeting minutes as amended – approved 4‑0, 1 abstention
• Approve November 6 meeting minutes as amended – approved 4‑0, 1 abstention
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously

Parks & Recreation

The Hampton Recreation and Parks Advisory Council will approve minutes, hear public comments, and review old business items including an update on the Eaton Park project, a parade float with a library Aloha theme, tree lighting updates, and downtown decorations. New business will cover a senior turkey dinner with Red’s Good Vibes and the latest Collette Travel releases. The meeting also includes a directors report and sets the next meeting for January 28, 2026.

• Eaton Park project update
• Parade float with library (Aloha theme)
• Tree Lighting updates
• Downtown decorations
• Senior Turkey Dinner w/ Red’s Good Vibes

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Council approved the prior meeting's minutes. No other formal actions were taken. The council then adjourned the session. The next meeting is set for January 28, 2026.

• Approved minutes (motion by Tim Hamlin, seconded by Joe O’Neil)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Aleks, seconded by Wendy)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings to discuss updates to zoning regulations. Proposed changes cover accessory dwelling units, solar energy systems, home occupations, and dimensional standards in the Town Center District.

• Proposed replacement of Accessory Dwelling Units ordinance to align with State law
• Proposed replacement of Solar Panels Ordinance with a new Solar Energy Systems Ordinance
• Proposed new Section 6.15 regarding Home Occupation classifications
• Proposed Town Center District height increase from 35 feet (3 stories) to 50 feet (4 stories)
• Proposed removal of minimum lot area and square footage per dwelling unit in Town Center District

The Hampton Planning Board approved moving four zoning‑related amendments to the ballot. The Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance amendment, the Solar Energy Systems ordinance, the new Home Occupation section, and changes to the Town Center district were each voted on. All four motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Motion to place ADU ordinance amendment on ballot – passed 6-0-0
• Motion to place Solar Energy Systems ordinance on ballot – passed 6-0-0
• Motion to place Home Occupation amendment on ballot – passed 6-0-0
• Motion to place Town Center district amendment on ballot – passed 6-0-0

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to review the 2026 budget overview and specific budget requests for the Town Clerk and Tax Collector. The meeting includes a review of minutes from October 21, 2025.

• 2026 budget overview presentation by Jamie Sullivan and Kristi Pulliam
• 2026 Town Clerk budget presentation by Cheryl Hildreth
• 2026 Tax Collector budget presentation by Vivian Considine

The committee voted to approve the October 21, 2025 minutes with a 6‑yes, 0‑no, 2‑abstain vote. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed budget spreadsheets, upcoming department hearings, and potential tax‑rate changes. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 9‑yes vote.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (6-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss local fees and a DES permit application for Atlantic Avenue. The board will also hold discussions regarding warrant articles and establish meeting schedules for 2025 and 2026.

• Atlantic Avenue DES Permit Application
• Fee discussion
• Warrant Article discussions
• $250.00 donation from Hampton Physical Therapy for Tree Lighting
• Cemetery deeds for Kerry Causer and Pamela Murdoch

The Select Board voted 5‑0‑0 to waive the purchasing policy and authorize the Town Manager to purchase audio‑video equipment and a digital sign totaling $177,118.95. The Board also approved a $7,500 donation from Crimeline for police raincoats (5‑0‑0) and created a capital reserve fund for a $5 transportation fee on car registrations (5‑0‑0). Additionally, the Board authorized the Town Manager to sign the Atlantic Avenue DES permit application (5‑0‑0) and agreed to hold regular meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month for 2025 and 2026.

• Waived purchasing policy and authorized $45,342 audio‑video upgrade, $55,025 cable‑cast upgrade, and $76,776.95 digital sign installation (5‑0‑0)
• Accepted $7,500 donation from Crimeline for police raincoats (5‑0‑0)
• Created capital reserve fund for $5 transportation fee on car registrations (5‑0‑0)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign Atlantic Avenue DES permit application (5‑0‑0)
• Agreed to hold Select Board meetings on second and fourth Monday of each month in 2025 (consensus)
• Agreed to follow the same meeting schedule for 2026 (consensus)
• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (5‑0‑0)
• Moved consent agenda items including cemetery deed, $250 tree‑lighting donation, and raffle permit (5‑0‑0)

Heritgage Commission

The Hampton Heritage Commission will meet to review updates on historic house markers and the Blacksmith Shop. The body will also note recent Planning Board actions regarding a casino project.

• Discussion of Historic House Markers (Map #2 of Hampton)
• Discussion of Blacksmith Shop
• Review of Casino project site plan passed by Planning Board on 11/5
• Tree lighting event scheduled for December 5th

The commission postponed approval of the September 4, 2025 draft minutes until the December 11 meeting. Members discussed possibly moving future meeting start times from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m. and confirmed that the new Whatzit‑Wherezit map will be distributed at the town Christmas Tree lighting on Dec 5. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Tabled approval of September 4, 2025 draft minutes (to be considered Dec 11)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0)

Hampton Beach Village Precinct

The Hampton Beach Village District will hold its monthly meeting on November 12, 2025. The agenda includes reports from the area commission, police department, and various committees.

• Pat Bushway, Hampton Beach Area Commission
• Det. Kaiser, Hampton Police Department
• Beautification Committee
• Amanda (Entertainment)
• Lisa (Digital Marketing)

The Village District Board voted 3‑yes to 0‑no to approve the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The Board also decided to shorten entertainment breaks from 30 minutes to 15 minutes. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Limited entertainment breaks to 15 minutes (board decision)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hampton Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on November 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 100 Winnacunnet Road. The board will consider six petitions requesting variances or a special exception for properties on Dover Ave, Exeter Rd, North Shore Rd, Nudd Ave, Lafayette Rd, and Exeter Rd. Petitions are available on the town website.

• John Mullen – 9 Dover Ave (RB zone) – variances from Article II §§2.2.5.2, 2.2.5.3
• 221 Exeter Rd Realty Trust – 221 Exeter Rd (RA zone) – variance from Article II §2.2.2
• Andrew & Kristine Kettering – 179 North Shore Rd (RA zone) – variances from Article II §2.2.5.2 and Article VII §7.5.2; expansion of non‑conforming use
• Joseph & Diane Burke & Janice Hamilton – 21 Nudd Ave (BS zone) – variances from Article IV §4.1.4.3.3.a and Article VII §7.5.2; wetland and non‑conforming use issues
• John Anthony Simmons Rev Living Trust – 886 Lafayette Rd (B zone) – variances and equitable waiver from Article II §§2.2.5.2

The board unanimously approved a special exception allowing Old Pasture Realty Trust to create a private green burial ground at 531 Exeter Road, with conditions on plot size and town involvement. It also approved several variances and waivers, including a garage/storage variance for 9 Dover Ave, a lot‑division petition for 221 Exeter Rd, a dwelling expansion at 179 North Shore Rd, a renovation for 21 Nudd Ave conditioned on a Conservation Commission recommendation, and an equitable waiver and stair variance for 886 Lafayette Rd. All motions passed unanimously except the 221 Exeter Rd lot‑division, which passed 4‑1.

• Approved special exception for private burial ground at 531 Exeter Rd (5-0)
• Approved John Mullen garage/storage variance, max size 16x24 ft (5-0)
• Approved 221 Exeter Rd lot division, with removal of illustrative dwelling note (4-1)
• Approved expansion of main dwelling for 179 North Shore Rd (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of garage request for 179 North Shore Rd (5-0)
• Approved Burke/Hamilton renovation petition, conditioned on Conservation Commission recommendation (5-0)
• Approved equitable waiver for John Anthony Simmons office building at 886 Lafayette Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance for stairs on Simmons building at 886 Lafayette Rd (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public session followed by a non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(e).

• Public Session at 6:30 p.m.
• Non-Public Session under RSA 91-A:3, II(e)
• Meeting location: Town Manager’s Conference Room

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold new public hearings for several subdivision and site plan requests, including a 19-house condominium development. The board will also continue a hearing regarding the redevelopment of the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom site into a mixed-use complex.

• Site plan for 19 houses on one parcel at 44 Sweetbriar Lane and Expressway Land
• Redevelopment of 169 Ocean Boulevard including a 3,500-seat venue, 208-room hotel, and 99 condos
• Subdivision of 11 Great Boars Head Avenue into two lots for two single-family dwellings
• Wetlands permit for drainage improvements at 200 Landing Road
• Wetlands permit for rip-rap revetment replacement at 35 Harbor Road

The Board unanimously approved a one‑year extension for the 5R Falcone Circle conditional site plan. It also approved the 169 Ocean Boulevard development site plan, subject to the Town Planner’s Memorandum conditions. Additional unanimous approvals were granted for the Great Boars Head subdivision and waiver, and wetlands permits for projects at 200 Landing Road and 35 Harbor Road.

• Approved 5R Falcone Circle extension through Nov 6, 2026 (7-0-0)
• Approved 169 Ocean Boulevard site plan subject to Town Planner’s Memorandum (7-0-0)
• Approved Great Boars Head Waiver Request (7-0-0)
• Approved Great Boars Head subdivision subject to Town Planner’s Memorandum (7-0-0)
• Approved 200 Landing Road wetlands permit with Conservation Commission stipulations (7-0-0)
• Approved 35 Harbor Road wetlands permit with Conservation Commission stipulations (7-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review the final 2026 town budget and discuss the property tax warrant. It will consider awarding Bid 2025-011 for snow plowing and removal services. The board will also consider granting Gray Contracting access for seawall repair at 1030 Ocean Blvd and discuss warrant article items.

• 2025 Property Tax Warrant (consent agenda)
• 2026 Budget Final Review
• Bid 2025-011 Snow Plowing and Removal Award
• Gray Contracting permission for Seawall Repair Access at 1030 Ocean Blvd
• Warrant Article Discussions

The Board adopted the proposed Select Board budget of $38,326,520 and moved it to the Municipal Budget Committee (5‑0‑0). It accepted the snow‑plowing and removal bids from Jamco Excavators and Coastal Paving, authorizing the Town Manager to execute the contracts (5‑0‑0). The Board also approved Gray Contracting’s access for seawall repair at 1030 Ocean Blvd (5‑0‑0). All three minutes of October meetings were approved, and the 2025 Property Tax Warrant was moved forward (each 5‑0‑0).

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved October 29, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Moved 2025 Property Tax Warrant (5-0-0)
• Adopted $38,326,520 budget and moved to Municipal Budget Committee (5-0-0)
• Accepted Jamco Excavators and Coastal Paving snow‑plowing contracts, authorizing Town Manager (5-0-0)
• Allowed Gray Contracting access for seawall repair at 1030 Ocean Blvd (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program and set the property tax rate. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the Select Board Room.

• Review 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program
• Set property tax rate
• Meeting at Select Board Room, 100 Winnacunnet Road

The Board voted 3‑1 to increase the Road Improvement Capital Reserve Fund by $750,000 in the Capital Improvement Plan. A unanimous 4‑0 vote approved the amended CIP and sent it to the Planning Board. The Board also approved applying $500,000 from the Unassigned Fund Balance to offset the upcoming tax rate, with a final vote of 3‑1.

• Increase Road Improvement Capital Reserve Fund by $750,000 (3-1)
• Accept amended Capital Improvement Plan and forward to Planning Board (4-0)
• Apply $500,000 from Unassigned Fund Balance to offset tax rate (3-1)

Planning Board

The Hampton Planning Board will hold public hearings on several zoning ordinance amendments. Items include a new ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units that aligns with recent state law, a new Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance, a parking requirement change for residential units, updated requirements for permanent and temporary outdoor dining, and a construction provision for certain commercial facilities. The board will also consider minutes from the October 15 meeting and receive updates from the Master Plan Implementation Committee.

• Amend Article 6 Section 6.1 to replace ADU regulations with a new ordinance aligned to state law
• Amend Article 6 Section 6.14 to replace existing telecommunications facility requirements with a new Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance
• Amend Article 6 Section 6.6 to require one parking space per residential dwelling unit
• Amend Article 5 Section 5.2.48 to add procedural and permitting requirements for permanent and temporary outdoor dining installations
• Amend Article 7 Section 7.2 to add subsection 7.2.5 covering construction provisions for commercial facilities

The Hampton Planning Board approved motions to send three draft ordinances to future public hearings. The draft Cottage Court ordinance and the draft Town Center District amendment were each scheduled for a public hearing at a date to be determined. The draft zoning amendment for accessory dwelling units was set for a second public hearing on November 19, 2025. All motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Moved draft Cottage Court ordinance to a future public hearing (7-0-0)
• Moved draft Town Center District amendment to a future public hearing (7-0-0)
• Moved draft accessory dwelling unit zoning amendment to a second public hearing on Nov 19, 2025 (7-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review two town wetland permit applications. The body will also discuss budget and purchase updates and project status.

• Town Wetland Permit for drainage improvements at 200 Landing Rd (25-046)
• Town Wetland Permit to replace rip rap revetment at 35 Harbor Rd (25-047)

The commission accepted the September 23 minutes with a 7‑0 vote. It recommended and approved a Town Wetland Permit for 200 Landing Rd, applying the standard stipulations, with a 7‑0 vote. It also recommended and approved a Town Wetland Permit for 35 Harbor Rd, applying the standard stipulations, with a 7‑0 vote.

• Accepted September 23 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended and approved Town Wetland Permit for 200 Landing Rd (7-0)
• Recommended and approved Town Wetland Permit for 35 Harbor Rd (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding an on-site preconstruction meeting for a water treatment plant on Bonnie Lane. The project involves a 46 ft x 52 ft facility with underground utilities and a concrete containment pad.

• Construction of a 46 ft x 52 ft water treatment plant on Bonnie Lane
• Removal of stormwater infiltration basin and rain garden per NHDES requirements

The board held a preconstruction meeting for the 46 ft × 52 ft water treatment plant at Bonnie Lane. Members reviewed the amended site plan, required permits, utility coordination, and construction schedule. No formal approvals or votes were recorded; the meeting focused on outlining conditions that must be met before a building permit can be issued.

Select Board

The Hampton Select Board meeting will discuss the upcoming 2026 budget for the Department of Public Works and all other town departments. The board will also consider several appointments and permits, including a raffle permit for the Professional Fire Fighters and a cable funding request. Additional items include a planning commission appointment and a waste‑disposal permission request.

• Raffle Permit for Professional Fire Fighters event on 11/20
• Appointment of Alex Loiseau to the Rockingham Planning Commission
• SAU 90 Cable Channel 8 Funding Request by the Cable Committee
• Permission for Ray Blondeau to use WM Rochester for disposal of one dumpster
• 2026 Budget Reviews – Director Hale (DPW) and Director Pulliam (all other departments)

The Select Board approved the consent agenda, including a raffle permit and the appointment of Alex Loiseau to the Rockingham Planning Commission (5‑0‑0). It authorized $209,088.45 from the Cable Fund for multiple cable system upgrades (5‑0‑0) and approved a $57,200 SAU 90 Cable Channel 8 funding request (5‑0‑0). The Board also granted Chat Chew and Play permission to use the town’s disposal site for one dumpster per year under specified conditions (5‑0‑0).

• Approved Consent Agenda (Raffle Permit, Alex Loiseau appointment) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved $209,088.45 cable system upgrades from Cable Fund – vote 5-0-0
• Approved $57,200 SAU 90 Cable Channel 8 funding request from Cable Fund – vote 5-0-0
• Approved Chat Chew and Play dumpster disposal permission with conditions – vote 5-0-0
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (no vote recorded)
• Appointed Pat Bushway as Chair of the Hampton Beach Area Commission (no vote recorded)
• Appointed Brian McCain and Paul Gould to the Cable Committee (no vote recorded)

Hampton Beach Area Commission

The Hampton Beach Area Commission will adopt the September meeting minutes. It will review the budget presented by Commissioner Housman. Ongoing business includes updates on beach projects with the Department of Transportation, a bridge project, Route 1A, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation, construction projects, and the casino redevelopment plan. New business items cover the election of officers and committee appointments, the annual report, and a “Snapshot” matrix for future planning.

• Adoption of September minutes
• Budget review by Commissioner Housman
• Beach Projects – DOT
• Bridge project
• Casino Redevelopment Plan

The Hampton Beach Area Commission unanimously elected Patricia Bushway as chair, Alex Loiseau as vice chair, and Michael Housman as treasurer. The commission also adopted the September 2025 minutes with a 5‑yes vote after correcting the traffic‑circle discussion. Project Review Committee members Chuck Rage, Bob Preston, and Jen Hale were appointed, and planner Jason Bachand agreed to provide guidelines for the committee.

• Adopted September 2025 minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Elected Patricia Bushway as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Alex Loiseau as vice chair (unanimous)
• Elected Michael Housman as treasurer (unanimous)
• Appointed Project Review Committee members Chuck Rage, Bob Preston, Jen Hale (unanimous)
• Jason Bachand to provide guidelines for Project Review Committee (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Hampton Recreation and Parks Advisory Council will discuss several ongoing park projects, including the Locke Road pavilion, electrical work at Founders Park, updates to Eaton Park, and the progress of the town's tree lighting. New business will cover a parade float collaboration with the library and items for the 2026 art program. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Locke Rd Pavilion
• Electrical work at Founders Park
• Eaton Park updates
• Tree lighting progress
• Parade float with library

The council reviewed the status of several park projects, including the pavilion on Locke Road, electrical work at Founders Park, and Eaton Park improvements. They noted upcoming tree lighting on Dec. 5 and a parade float with a "Hub" theme. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Planning Board

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will receive project updates from the town planner, including a zoning ordinance audit and a funding strategy for the Economic Development Director. It will review the 2025 implementation priorities, highlighting the Town Center Study Area as the overall top priority. The committee will also revisit the table of Master Plan action items and discuss next steps and upcoming meeting dates.

• Zoning Ordinance Audit (project update)
• Funding Strategy for Economic Development Director (project update)
• Town Center Study Area identified as top 2025 priority
• Exercise to revisit Table of Master Plan Action Items
• Proposed rescheduled meeting date: Wednesday, December 10

The committee approved the September 24, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. It agreed to hold no meeting in November and to move the December meeting to Wednesday, December 10. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled December meeting to Dec 10 and cancelled November meeting (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Plan Review Committee will review a proposal to subdivide a 12.3-acre vacant lot into six single-family home lots and upgrade a service road to a two-way town road. The committee will not accept public comments during this meeting, though hearings are scheduled for the Planning Board.

• Review of 25-048 Falcone Circle subdivision application
• Consideration of service road upgrade to two-way town road
• Applicant: Chinburg Development LLC (Shawna Sammis)
• Lot size: 12.3 acres to be divided into 6 lots
• Meeting location: Selectmen’s Meeting Room

The Planning Board reviewed the Falcone Circle subdivision application and identified several deficiencies, including an incomplete submission, concerns about the proposed sewer system, roadway design, and fire‑department access. DPW and CMA Engineers will each provide a memorandum of comments to the applicant, and the Town Planner set resubmission deadlines for December 12 and January 16. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to review monthly financial reports from August and discuss the budget schedule. The meeting also includes updates from the Selectmen, School Board, and Village District.

• Review of August monthly financials
• Discussion of budget schedule
• Selectmen's update
• School Board update
• Village District update

The committee approved the September 16, 2025 minutes (amended) with a 5‑0‑2 vote. It established the budget‑review timeline, including a January 31 deliberative session and public‑hearing dates through January 20. The final departmental tour was scheduled for the DPW on October 24 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (amended) – vote 5-0-2
• Established budget committee timeline and hearing dates (no vote)
• Scheduled last departmental tour: DPW on Oct 24 at 9:00 a.m. (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting – vote 7-0-0

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The Trustees of the Trust Fund will meet on October 21, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. They will consider approving the minutes from the previous meeting, reviewing the investment performance of the town’s trust funds, and addressing any old or new business items. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.

• Approve minutes from the prior meeting
• Review investment performance of funds
• Old business
• New business
• Public comments

Select Board

The Select Board will review the 2026 budget with department heads and approve the Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes a public hearing for highway safety funds and consent agenda items.

• Public hearing for NH Office of Highway Safety funds over $16,800
• Approval of 2026 Budget Review with department heads
• Capital Improvement Plan Approval
• Donation of $2,000 from Plan NH for HOP Charrette
• Leased Land improvement request for Terry Diadone

The Select Board accepted a $70,000 bid for Salt Marsh Ditch remediation funded by a state grant and authorized the Town Manager to sign the contract. It also approved the Highway Safety grant, the Freedom Energy advisory up to $20,000, and a new construction project at 19 L Street Tavern with specific conditions. Additionally, the Board appointed the Finance Director as acting Town Manager, approved the September financials, and tabled the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Accepted $70,000 Northeast Wetland Restoration bid for Salt Marsh Ditch remediation (5-0-0)
• Authorized acceptance and expenditure of NH Highway Safety grant exceeding $16,800 (5-0-0)
• Approved Freedom Energy advisory work up to $20,000 for solar project (5-0-0)
• Approved new construction at 19 L Street Tavern with video and sound‑engineer conditions (5-0-0)
• Appointed Finance Director Kristi Pulliam as acting Town Manager (5-0-0)
• Approved September 2025 financial statements (5-0-0)
• Tabled the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan until October 27 (5-0-0)
• Approved two confidential assessment settlement agreements (5-0-0)

Cable Renewal Committee

The Cable Advisory Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, discuss upgrades to the Cable Cast system, and review proposals for cameras and audio equipment at the Recreation Center and Selectmen's room.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on Recreation Center cameras and audio
• Discussion on Selectmen's room cameras
• Discussion on meeting room white board screen
• Upgrade of Cable Cast system

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hampton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on October 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider several petitions for variances and a special exception on properties at 931 Ocean Blvd, 9 Dover Ave, 221 Exeter Rd, 179 North Shore Rd, and 21 Nudd Ave. The board will also approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss a requested shape change for the Aquarion water tower tank.

• Variance petition for Barn Realty, Inc. at 931 Ocean Blvd (BS zone) – dimensional and parking requirements
• Variance petition for John Mullen at 9 Dover Ave (RB zone) – dimensional requirements
• Variance petition for 221 Exeter Rd Realty Trust at 221 Exeter Rd (RA zone) – dimensional requirements
• Variance petition for Andrew & Kristine Kettering at 179 North Shore Rd (RA zone) – dimensional requirements and expansion of non‑conforming use
• Discussion of Aquarion Water Tower shape change request

The board reviewed Petition 27-25 for 931 Ocean Boulevard, hearing testimony from the applicant’s attorney, architect, and owners, and fielded public comments. Board member Ken Sheffert recused himself from the case and was replaced by alternate member Bryan Provencal. No vote, approval, denial, or other formal decision on the variances was recorded.

• Ken Sheffert recused from Petition 27-25; Bryan Provencal appointed as alternate

Planning Board

The Hampton Planning Board will review and discuss draft amendments to the 2026 zoning ordinance, including proposals for telecommunication facilities, solar energy systems, and home occupations. The board will also hear a zoning ordinance audit from the Horsley Witten Group and provide information about the upcoming Plan NH Town Center Design Charrette. Minutes from the October 1 meeting and other correspondence will be considered.

• Horsley Witten Group presentation – Zoning Ordinance Audit (discussion points)
• Draft Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance amendment (2026)
• Draft Solar Energy Systems Ordinance amendment (2026)
• Draft Home Occupation ordinance amendment (2026)
• Plan NH Town Center Study Area Design Charrette – event info and survey link

The Planning Board approved the October 1 minutes with a 6‑0‑1 vote. It unanimously voted to move the draft Telecommunication Facilities, Solar Energy Systems, and Home Occupation ordinances to public hearing. The Board also nominated Alex Loiseau for the Rockingham Planning Commission, a motion that passed 7‑0‑0.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (6-0-1, Snetsky abstained)
• Moved Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance to public hearing (7-0-0)
• Moved Solar Energy Systems Ordinance to public hearing (7-0-0)
• Moved Home Occupation Ordinance to public hearing (7-0-0)
• Nominated Alex Loiseau for Rockingham Planning Commission (7-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to decide whether to apply for, accept, and spend unanticipated monies in excess of $600,000 from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for fire equipment. The meeting will also approve the September 22, 2025 minutes, consider a consent agenda that includes a 2024 abatement for 6 Godfrey Avenue and several cemetery deed transfers, and review appointments for a solar project and a coastal hazards adaptation team. A presentation of the 2026 budget, including the police budget, will be given as new business.

• Public hearing to apply for >$600,000 FEMA fire equipment grant
• Approval of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: 2024 abatement for 6 Godfrey Avenue; cemetery deed transfers for Blomquist, Oliphant, Vancoppenolle
• Appointments for Freedom Energy solar project recommendations and Coastal Hazards Adaptation Team update
• 2026 budget overview with police budget presentation

The Board voted 5‑0‑0 to accept and spend the $690,000 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for new breathing equipment. It also approved a 5‑0‑0 motion to negotiate a lease with Kearsarge Energy for a solar project and to engage Freedom Energy in the negotiations. A 5‑0‑0 motion authorized the purchase of bulk road salt at $73.90 per ton. Finally, a 5‑0‑0 motion directed Coastal Resilience Coordinator Ben Ritt to give bi‑annual reports to the Board.

• Approved acceptance and expenditure of $690,000 FEMA fire grant (5-0-0)
• Approved negotiation of Kearsarge solar lease and Freedom Energy engagement (5-0-0)
• Authorized bulk road salt purchase at $73.90/ton (5-0-0)
• Directed Ben Ritt to provide bi‑annual reports to Board (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (3-2-0)
• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes with one abstention (4-0-1)

Planning Board

The Hampton Planning Board will hold public hearings on several active applications, including a wetlands permit for a sewer line at 7 Hunter Drive and an after‑the‑fact wetlands permit for deck replacement at 43 Mooring Drive. The board will consider a site‑plan and waiver request for a new 15‑unit residential condominium at 98 Ashworth Avenue. The most significant item is the Development of Regional Impact application for 169 Ocean Boulevard, proposing a 3,500‑seat casino ballroom, a 208‑room boutique hotel, 99 condominium units, a spa, gaming venue, restaurants, retail space, and an approximately 732‑space enclosed parking garage.

• 25-043: Wetlands permit for sewer line installation at 7 Hunter Drive (≈135 SF wetlands, 4,367 SF buffer)
• 25-044: After‑the‑Fact wetlands permit for deck and front stairs replacement at 43 Mooring Drive
• 25-031: Site‑plan for 15‑unit residential condominium at 98 Ashworth Avenue with waiver request for stormwater and lighting standards
• 25-030: Development of Regional Impact for 169 Ocean Boulevard – casino ballroom, boutique hotel, 99 condos, spa, gaming venue, restaurants, retail, and ~732‑space parking garage

The board granted Wetlands Permits for 7 Hunter Drive and 43 Mooring Drive, each passing 7‑0‑0. It also approved two waiver requests for the 98 Ashworth Avenue condominium project—one for the stormwater management plan and one for lighting standards—both 7‑0‑0. Finally, the board approved the full site plan for 98 Ashworth Avenue with conditions, including a construction start after the 2026 Seafood Festival, mailbox placement, signage, and a trash‑room door, also 7‑0‑0.

• Granted Wetlands Permit for 7 Hunter Drive (25-043) – vote 7-0-0
• Granted Wetlands Permit for 43 Mooring Drive (25-044) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved Waiver Request for Stormwater Management Plan (Section V.E.) for 98 Ashworth Ave – vote 7-0-0
• Approved Waiver Request for Lighting Review Standard (Section IV.D.) for 98 Ashworth Ave – vote 7-0-0
• Approved Site Plan for 98 Ashworth Ave condominium project with conditions – vote 7-0-0

Hampton Beach Area Commission

The commission will review current expenditures and future funding. Members will discuss ongoing DOT beach projects, the bridge, and Route 1A, as well as the Casino Redevelopment proposal for the Plan Review Committee.

• Budget expenditures and funding review
• DOT Beach Projects
• Bridge and Route 1A projects
• Casino Redevelopment referral to Plan Review Committee
• Economic Development Annex to Hampton Beach Master Plan

The commission voted to accept the June 2025 meeting minutes, with five members voting yes and one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (5‑vote yes)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Parks & Recreation

The Hampton Recreation and Parks Advisory Council will review updates on Parsons Electric, tree lighting, and the Eaton Park project. The council will discuss the 2026 budget with small adjustments and vote on the future of the Inline Rink. New items include Fall Fridays concerts, a fall program update, a Greece trip/travel show, a PTA Trunk or Treat event, and a search for a K2 after‑school sports instructor.

• Parsons Electric Update
• Tree Lighting Updates
• Eaton Park Project Status
• 2026 Budget – small adjustments minimal change
• Inline Rink Future Vote

The council approved the meeting minutes after a motion by Wendy and a second. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 pm following a motion by Tim, seconded by Chuck. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Wendy, seconded, approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 pm (motion by Tim, seconded by Chuck)

Planning Board

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will receive a grant update and discuss the Cottage Court Overlay District zoning amendment. It will review project updates including a zoning ordinance audit and a funding strategy for the Economic Development Director. The committee will also revisit the Town Center Study Area priority and plan for the upcoming Plan NH Community Design Charrette. No formal decisions are noted; the meeting focuses on reports and next steps.

• HOP Grant Update: Cottage Court Overlay District Zoning Amendment
• Zoning Ordinance Audit
• Funding Strategy for Economic Development Director
• Town Center Study Area – top implementation priority
• Plan NH Community Design Charrette (October 17‑18, 2025)

The Master Plan Implementation Committee voted to approve the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other formal approvals, denials, or tabled actions were recorded.

• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Planning Board

The Plan Review Committee will hold its second meeting to review application 25-041 for a multi‑family condominium at 44 Sweetbriar Lane and Expressway Land. The proposal merges lots 29 and 36, demolishes the existing house on Lot 36, and builds 19 houses on a single parcel. The roadway serving the development would be privately owned and maintained. The committee will discuss the application; public comment is not permitted at this PRC meeting.

• Application 25-041: merge Lots 29 & 36 at 44 Sweetbriar Lane and Expressway Land
• Demolition of the existing house on Lot 36
• Construction of a 19‑unit condominium on the combined parcel
• Roadway to be privately owned and maintained
• Second PRC meeting; public comment allowed only at subsequent Planning Board hearings

The Planning Review Committee agreed the applicant may proceed out of the PRC process. The resubmittal is required by October 8 with eight hard copies and a PDF. If the resubmission meets the committee’s expectations, the application will be placed on the November 5 Planning Board agenda.

• Approved applicant to proceed out of PRC (consensus)
• Set resubmittal deadline for October 8 with required eight hard copies and PDF
• Stated that a satisfactory resubmission will place the application on the November 5 Planning Board agenda

Conservation Commission

The commission will consider three town wetland permit applications: a 7 Hunter Drive request to abandon its septic system and connect to municipal sewer, a 43 Mooring Drive after‑the‑fact permit to replace a deck, and a 35 Harbor Rd request to replace a rip‑rap revetment. The meeting also includes updates on the town’s land‑conservation strategy, the Grist Mill and Ice Pond projects, and a presentation by summer intern Will Pessina. Additional items are a CHAT update and routine business.

• 7 Hunter Drive – Town Wetland Permit to abandon septic system, connect to sewer (135 sq ft temporary wetland impact)
• 43 Mooring Drive – After‑the‑Fact Town Wetland Permit for in‑kind deck replacement
• 35 Harbor Rd – NHDES Exp. Min. Impact permit to replace rip‑rap revetment in‑kind
• Land Conservation Strategy Update
• Grist Mill and Ice Pond Update

The Conservation Commission approved the Town Wetland Permit for 7 Hunter Drive (7‑0 vote) and the After‑the‑Fact Wetland Permit for 43 Mooring Drive (7‑0 vote). It also approved the Minimum Expedited Permit for 35 Harbor Rd (7‑0 vote). Additionally, the commission noted that Hampton has been approved for an additional approximately $600,000 for a 120‑acre marsh expansion project. The minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting were approved by a 4‑0‑3 vote.

• Approved 7 Hunter Drive wetland permit (7-0)
• Approved 43 Mooring Drive after‑the‑fact wetland permit (7-0)
• Approved 35 Harbor Rd minimum expedited permit (7-0)
• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (4-0-3)
• Noted approval of additional $600,000 funding for 120‑acre marsh expansion

Select Board

The Select Board will approve the meeting minutes and a consent agenda that includes several property deeds, road closures, contracts, and donations. Appointments for town clerk and finance director positions will be confirmed, and reports from the Town Manager and committees will be heard. New business includes a discussion of an update to Chapter 812 Welfare Guidelines.

• Cemetery deed transfer to Christine Bean
• Closure of Edgewood Drive for a block party on 10/11
• Contract with Earth & Stone Contracting for use of Plaice Cove (9/24‑12/31)
• Donation to Fire Department from Liz & Vince Kennedy ($1,000)
• Donation to Parks & Recreation from Gauron Fisheries for tree lighting ($1,205)

The Board approved the September 8 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑1 vote. A unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote approved the consent agenda, including a cemetery deed, Edgewood Drive road closure, Earth & Stone Contracting use of Plaice Cove, donations to the Fire and Parks & Recreation departments, and permits for NH Brewfest, the holiday parade and a gazebo blessing. The Town Clerk’s Thursday office hours were changed to 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., effective Oct 2. The Community Power Aggregation rate was approved at 4 % less than Unitil’s default rate.

• Approved September 8 minutes (vote 3-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved Cemetery Deed for Christine Bean
• Approved closure of Edgewood Drive for Block Party 10/11
• Approved Earth & Stone Contracting use of Plaice Cove 9/24‑12/31
• Approved $1,000 donation to Fire Department (Liz & Vince Kennedy)
• Approved $1,205 Parks & Rec donation (Gauron Fisheries) for Tree Lighting
• Approved Thursday Town Clerk office hours 8 a.m.–6 p.m., effective Oct 2

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hampton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room. Two variance petitions will be considered: one from Ronald & Gayle Casper for 1 Fox Rd (RA zone) seeking dimensional relief under Article II §§2.2.5.1‑2.2.5.2, and one from Barn Realty, Inc. for 931 Ocean Blvd (BS zone) seeking dimensional and parking relief under multiple sections of Articles II and VI. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting.

• Variance petition – Ronald & Gayle Casper – 1 Fox Rd (RA zone) – dimensional relief (Article II §§2.2.5.1, 2.2.5.2)
• Variance petition – Barn Realty, Inc. – 931 Ocean Blvd (BS zone) – dimensional and parking relief (Article II §§2.1.1, 2.2.5.1, 2.2.8; Article VI §§6.6.3.4, 6.6.3.5, 6.6.3.9)
• Approval of minutes from the August 21, 2025 Zoning Board meeting

The Zoning Board approved the variance petition for Ronald & Gayle Casper at 1 Fox Rd with a 5‑0 vote. The board postponed the Barn Realty petition to the October meeting, passing the motion 4‑0. The minutes were approved as amended with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention.

• Approve Casper variance petition (5‑0)
• Postpone Barn Realty petition to October (4‑0)
• Approve minutes as amended (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Allow Aquarion Water Company to attend October or November meeting (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The Hampton Planning Board will hold continued and new public hearings, consider the minutes from September 3, 2025, and discuss several proposed 2026 draft zoning ordinance amendments. Items for discussion include a telecommunication facilities ordinance, residential parking requirements, permanent and temporary outdoor dining rules, and construction provisions for commercial facilities. The board will also hear a draft zoning ordinance amendment presentation from the Rockingham Planning Commission and a zoning ordinance audit discussion from the Horsley Witten Group.

• Rockingham Planning Commission presentation of draft zoning ordinance amendments
• Horsley Witten Group discussion of zoning ordinance audit (September 2025)
• 2026 draft telecommunication facilities ordinance amendment
• 2026 draft residential parking requirements amendment
• 2026 draft permanent and temporary outdoor dining amendment

The Planning Board unanimously moved the draft Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance to a public hearing scheduled for October 29, 2025. It also approved the draft Residential Parking Requirements, Permanent and Temporary Outdoor Dining, and Construction Provisions for Commercial Facilities ordinances for future public hearings. The minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting were approved, and the board adjourned.

• Move Accessory Dwelling Unit draft ordinance to public hearing (7-0-0)
• Approve minutes of September 3, 2025 (6-0-1)
• Move Residential Parking Requirements draft ordinance to public hearing (7-0-0)
• Move Permanent and Temporary Outdoor Dining draft ordinance to public hearing (7-0-0)
• Move Construction Provisions for Commercial Facilities draft ordinance to public hearing (7-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0-0)

Budget Committee

The Hampton Budget Committee meeting will approve the June 7, 2025 minutes and receive a SAU90 budget update from Dr. Lois Costa and Mariah Curtis. The committee will discuss financial matters, hold a budget law workshop, and conduct department tours. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Approval of June 7, 2025 minutes
• SAU90 Budget Update by Dr. Lois Costa and Mariah Curtis
• Discussion of financials
• Budget Law Workshop
• Department tours

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting, with five members in favor, none opposed, and two absent. Afterward, members moved to adjourn the meeting, which passed unanimously. The committee also announced upcoming department tour dates and a budget workshop, but no further votes were taken.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (5-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Hampton Beach Village Precinct

The Hampton Beach Village District will discuss an entertainment update, presentations on digital and print marketing, review old business items, consider new business items, hear public comments, and vote to approve the meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Entertainment update (Amanda)
• Digital marketing presentation (Lisa)
• Print marketing presentation (Amanda)
• Review of old business
• Consideration of new business

The board voted to donate the Village District wagon to the Recreation Department, passing the motion 3‑0. The board also approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting, also by a 3‑0 vote. No old business was reported and the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

• Donate Village District wagon to Rec Department (3‑0)
• Approve August 13, 2025 minutes (3‑0)

Planning Board

The Hampton Telecommunications Committee will meet on September 9, 2025. The agenda includes continued discussion of the draft Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance and a discussion of next steps for the ordinance. The committee will also consider the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting and note that the date for the next meeting is to be determined.

• Continued discussion of draft Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance
• Discussion of next steps for the ordinance
• Consideration of minutes from July 29, 2025 meeting
• Next meeting date to be determined

The Telecommunications Committee reached consensus to accept the legal counsel and Rockingham Planning Commission edits to every section of the draft Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance. The board also approved the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting unanimously. The committee plans to receive an updated draft for the Planning Board on September 17 and a public hearing in November.

• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted edits to Co-Location definition
• Accepted edits to Fall Zone definition and diagram
• Accepted edits to Mount definitions
• Accepted edits to Requirements for Telecommunication Facilities: Zoning and Permitting
• Accepted edits to General Requirements
• Accepted edits to Design Requirements
• Accepted edits to Facility Maintenance and Abandonment of Facilities

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to approve cemetery deeds, preservation easements, and several donations. The board will also receive updates on solar projects, voting machines, and road erosion.

• Donations for Tree Lighting: Middleton Lumber $400.00, Patriots Corner Convenient $500.00, Service Credit Union $1,200.00
• Donation for Police Department Mounted Patrol Saddles: Crimeline of the Hamptons $8,163.00
• Preservation Easements: 1 Wayside Farm Lane (Barn) and 459 Exeter Road (Barn and Shed)
• Town Manager reports on solar, voting machines, cable fund, and Exeter Road & Towle Farm Road erosion
• Spelling correction for "McDermot Drive"

The Board voted 4‑0‑0 to deny the permit request to close High Street between Mill Road and Windmill Lane for seven hours in May. The minutes of the August 25, 2025 meeting were approved by a 4‑0‑0 vote. The consent agenda items were approved by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0-0)
• Denied High Street closure permit (4-0-0)

Heritgage Commission

The commission approved the draft minutes from August 14, 2025 with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm by a 4‑0 vote. Commissioner Bushway agreed to send Black Heritage Marker letters to the Lane Library for preservation and display.

• Approved draft minutes from 8/14/25 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 pm (4-0)
• Commissioner Bushway to send Black Heritage Marker letters to Lane Library

Planning Board

The Hampton Planning Board met on September 4, 2025 to review the preconstruction details for 200 Drakeside Road. Attendees discussed pending conditions for a building permit, utility coordination, inspection schedules, and safety requirements. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Planning Board

The Hampton Planning Board unanimously approved wetland permits for three residential foundation projects (25-036, 25-037, 25-038) and a deck removal project (25-040). It also approved a wetland permit for Aquarion Water Company's water‑main replacement on Chase Street, Kentville Terrace, and Charles Street (25-039). Each motion passed with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Wetlands Permit for 515 Winnacunnet Rd Unit 6 (25-036) – 7-0-0
• Approved Wetlands Permit for 555 Winnacunnet Rd (25-037) – 7-0-0
• Approved Wetlands Permit for 7 Chase St (25-038) – 7-0-0
• Approved Wetlands Permit for Aquarion Water Co. water‑main project (25-039) – 7-0-0
• Approved Wetlands Permit for 7 James St deck removal (25-040) – 7-0-0

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Council approved multiple warrant items, including a $4,000 portable‑toilet rental, electrical work costing $3,500 and $4,700 for a pole installation, a $1,200 tree planting, a $1,100 field improvement, $21,000 for the Eaton Park ballfield, $5,000 for security cameras, and $13,000 for court crack repairs. An operations assistant is scheduled to start on September 8, with Heidi serving as interim staff until then. Budget cuts were proposed, but no vote or final decision was recorded.

• Approved $4,000 portable‑toilet rental
• Approved $3,500 electrical work for Unitil pole installation
• Approved $4,700 additional electrical work for Unitil pole installation
• Approved $1,200 tree planting (Founders tree)
• Approved $1,100 improvement for Lew Brown Field
• Approved $21,000 work on Eaton Park ballfield
• Approved $5,000 for cameras in the recreation building and Ethan Park
• Approved $13,000 for court crack repairs

Conservation Commission

The Hampton Conservation Commission will review several wetland permit applications for foundation replacements and water main upgrades, along with grant proposals and zoning updates. The meeting also includes a site walk on August 23.

• 515 Winnacunnet Rd. Unit 6 (25-036) Town Wetland Permit
• 555 Winnacunnet Rd. (25-037) Town Wetland Permit
• 7 Chase St. (25-038) Town Wetland Permit
• Chase St., Kentville Terr., and Charles St (25-039) Town Wetland Permit
• 7 James St. (25-040) Town Wetland Permit

The commission approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes with edits (vote 6‑0‑1). It unanimously recommended and approved Town Wetland Permits for three residential foundation projects at 515 and 555 Winnacunnet Road and 7 Chase Street (each vote 7‑0). It also approved a Town Wetland Permit for Aquarion Water Company’s water‑main replacement on Chase, Kentville Terrace, and Charles Streets (vote 7‑0) and voted to not oppose the NHDES Standard Dredge and Fill application, to waive the Prime Wetland Waiver, and to waive the right to intervene (vote 7‑0).

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes with edits (6‑0‑1)
• Approved Town Wetland Permit for 515 Winnacunnet Rd. Unit 6 (7‑0)
• Approved Town Wetland Permit for 555 Winnacunnet Rd. (7‑0)
• Approved Town Wetland Permit for 7 Chase St. with plan amendment (7‑0)
• Approved Town Wetland Permit for Aquarion water‑main project (7‑0)
• Voted not to oppose NHDES dredge/fill, waived Prime Wetland Waiver and right to intervene (7‑0)

Select Board

The board approved the August 7 and August 11 meeting minutes. It accepted the Finance Director's July financial report. The board authorized drainage easement documents for the Hampton Rail Trail and approved the Rockfest Half Marathon, 5k Parade, and one‑day entertainment licenses for October 5. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0-0)
• Accepted Finance Director July report (5-0-0)
• Approved drainage easement documents and authorized Town Manager signature (5-0-0)
• Approved Rockfest Half Marathon & 5k Parade and One‑day Entertainment Licenses (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board declined the variance request for a garage on 25 Mill Road with a 4‑yes, 0‑no vote. It also approved a motion allowing Salty Paws LLC to withdraw its overnight boarding variance petition, also 4‑yes, 0‑no. The Board accepted the June minutes (3‑yes, 2‑abstain) and approved the July minutes as amended (4‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain). The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

• Declined garage variance petition for 25 Mill Rd (4 yes, 0 no)
• Allowed Salty Paws LLC to withdraw overnight boarding variance petition (4 yes, 0 no)
• Accepted June meeting minutes as written (3 yes, 2 abstentions)
• Approved July meeting minutes as amended (4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:14 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to review three site plan applications. The committee will discuss a large-scale mixed-use project at 169 Ocean Boulevard and two residential condominium developments. Public comment is not permitted at this meeting.

• 169 Ocean Boulevard: Proposed 3,500-seat ballroom, 208-room hotel, 99 condominiums, and 732-space parking garage
• 98 Ashworth Avenue: Proposed demolition of existing building for a 15-unit residential condominium building
• 44 Sweetbriar Lane and Expressway Land: Proposed merger of Lots 29 & 36 for a 19-house single unit multi-family condominium development

The Planning Board reviewed application 25-030 for the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom redevelopment and identified traffic, sewer, lighting, and mitigation concerns. The Board recommended additional traffic studies, lighting redesign, and sewer capacity work, and noted that final approval cannot be made until those issues are resolved. The Board also reviewed application 25-031 for 98 Ashworth Avenue, noting demolition and new condominium plans, a lighting plan, and sewer testing, but made no final decision. Both items were deferred for further review and will be considered at future meetings.

Planning Board

The Board voted 7-0-0 to approve the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously (7-0-0). The Board discussed a range of housing‑related proposals presented by State Rep. Chris Muns, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (7-0-0)

Heritgage Commission

The Heritage Commission approved the draft minutes from July 25 with a 5-0 vote. No substantive actions or approvals were taken on project updates or new business. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved draft minutes (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (5-0)

Hampton Beach Village Precinct

The board voted to approve the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting, with a 3‑yes, 0‑no vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on beach safety, upcoming events, and marketing efforts.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (3‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board voted 4-0-0 to accept and expend a donation exceeding $30,000 from the Friends of the Hampton Mounted Patrol for two horses and barn costs. They also approved the June 2025 financial report, the consent agenda items, and a modification to a deed restriction. The Board authorized the Seafood Festival requests, parking permits for Huckleberry Lane and 19 Dumas Ave, and the purchase of pedestrian crossing signs from the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Fund. Finally, they authorized a letter to the federal delegation supporting Swift Currents funding.

• Accepted $30,000+ donation for Hampton Mounted Patrol (4-0-0)
• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0-0)
• Approved modification of Deed #4 (4-0-0)
• Approved Seafood Festival requests (3-0-1)
• Approved parking request for Huckleberry Lane (4-0-0)
• Approved parking pass for 19 Dumas Ave (4-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of 6 pedestrian crossing signs for 2025 and up to 10 for 2026 (4-0-0)

Select Board

The board voted 4‑0‑0 to allow Cinamon Rainbow one town parking space for surf‑board delivery and pickup. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote. No formal decisions were made on the solar photovoltaic proposals.

• Approved parking space for Cinamon Rainbow (4-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0-0)

Planning Board

The Hampton Planning Board adopted a revised fee schedule for site‑plan and subdivision applications, with a 7‑0‑0 vote. It also granted a waiver and approved the amended site plan for 95 Ocean Boulevard and 4 J Street, each passing 6‑0‑1. The board approved the minutes from the July 16 meeting with a 5‑0‑2 vote.

• Adopt new fee schedule (legal notice, abutter, professional fees increased) – vote 7-0-0
• Grant Waiver Request for Site Plan Review Regulations Section V.E. – vote 6-0-1 (Loiseau recused)
• Approve Amended Site Plan for 95 Ocean Blvd & 4 J St with noise condition – vote 6-0-1 (Loiseau recused)
• Approve minutes of July 16, 2025 meeting – vote 5-0-2 (Carnaby, Lessard opposed)
• Withdrawn case 23 Josephine Drive noted – no action taken

Planning Board

The Telecommunications Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. The committee adopted action items assigning Mr. Bachand to draft revisions to Sections 6.14.1 through 6.14.5, add a Fall Zone diagram, consult with Ms. Rowden and the Town Attorney, and prepare a second draft for the next meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted action items assigning Mr. Bachand to draft revisions to Sections 6.14.1‑6.14.5
• Adopted action item assigning Mr. Bachand to add a Fall Zone diagram
• Adopted action item assigning Mr. Bachand to consult with Ms. Rowden and the Town Attorney
• Adopted action item assigning Mr. Bachand to prepare a second draft for the next meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Select Board

The Board approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The Board also approved the consent‑agenda items—including a cemetery deed, a dance hall permit, one‑day entertainment and parade licenses, and a road closure—by a 5‑0‑0 vote. No other motions were decided during this meeting.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (cemetery deed, dance hall permit, entertainment license, parade license, road closure) (vote 5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Committee unanimously approved the June 25, 2025 minutes with a correction to note Mr. Gilligan’s presence. Members reached consensus to label action‑item years by calendar year instead of “Year 0, Year 1,” and to add an “Ongoing” status while renaming “Incomplete” to “Not Started.” The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted calendar‑year labeling for Master Plan action items (consensus)
• Added “Ongoing” status and renamed “Incomplete” to “Not Started” (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Review Committee reviewed the Hampton Beach Casino redevelopment application, noting updates to parking counts, unit numbers, and requesting further traffic, pedestrian, sewer and landscaping information. The Committee concluded that another PRC meeting is needed before the project proceeds to the Planning Board. It set the next meeting for August 20 with a resubmission deadline of August 6, and a follow‑up meeting for September 24 with a resubmission deadline of September 3.

• Scheduled additional PRC meeting (consensus)
• Set August 20 PRC meeting; applicant resubmission due August 6
• Set September 24 PRC meeting; applicant resubmission due September 3

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the chair’s authority to sign NHDES permits for six flood‑plain projects and waived its right to intervene on each. It also approved $3,840 from the Conservation Fund for baseline documentation of the Lessard and Meadow Pond parcels. The Q2 financial report noted a $570 receipt and about $700 interest earned, and a draft FY2026 budget was presented.

• Approved NHDES expedited permit for 7 Chase St (7-0-0)
• Waived right to intervene on 555 Winnacunnet Rd permit (7-0-0)
• Waived right to intervene on 515 Winnacunnet Rd permit (7-0-0)
• Approved NHDES expedited permit for 10 Ancient Hwy (7-0-0)
• Approved NHDES expedited permit for 1048 Ocean Blvd (7-0-0)
• Approved Eaton Park underdrain application and waived intervention (7-0-0)
• Approved $3,840 funding for baseline reports on Lessard and Meadow Pond parcels (7-0-0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (6-0-1, 1 abstention)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board voted 4‑0‑1 to let Barn Realty withdraw Petition 23‑25 for 931 Ocean Blvd. It then unanimously approved the subdivision of the lot at 11 Great Boars Head Ave and the associated side‑setback variances, with conditions on deed restrictions and future construction. The board also unanimously approved the amended stair design for 12 Susan Ln after public comment.

• Approved withdrawal of Petition 23‑25 (931 Ocean Blvd) – vote 4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain
• Approved subdivision of 11 Great Boars Head Ave and related variances – vote 5 yes, 0 no
• Approved amended stair variance for 12 Susan Ln – vote 5 yes, 0 no

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting (vote 4‑0‑2). It granted a six‑month extension of the wetlands permit for 10‑14 Sapphire Avenue, extending it to February 2, 2026 (vote 6‑0‑0). The board also discussed a zoning ordinance audit but made no formal decisions on those items.

• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (4‑0‑2)
• Granted Wetlands Permit Extension through Feb 2, 2026 (6‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0‑0)

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The trustees unanimously approved the April 15, 2024 meeting minutes. They authorized a $171.70 distribution from the Campbell Sports Scholarship Trust Fund to the town and a corresponding journal entry. They also approved reimbursement of $70 to Chairman Mackensen for trustee‑training expenses. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $171.70 distribution from Campbell Sports Scholarship Trust Fund (5-0-0)
• Approved $70 reimbursement for trustee training expenses (4-0-1)

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously accepted the MRI assessor’s recommendations, approving eight 2024 abatements and denying twenty. The Board also approved the June 23, 2025 minutes, moved the consent agenda items, and closed the first hearing on the 7 James Street deed‑restriction release. All votes were recorded as unanimous.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Moved consent agenda items including veteran's credit and lease actions (5-0-0)
• Accepted MRI assessor recommendations: 8 abatements approved, 20 denied (5-0-0)
• Closed first hearing on 7 James Street deed‑restriction release (no vote)
• Allowed Sel. Grip to participate by phone (4-0-0)
• Approved five‑minute recess (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission agreed to draft and send a letter urging continued funding for the Coastal Zone Management Act and related programs. The letter will be signed by Chair Deborah Wrobel, list all commission members, and be sent to the congressional delegates. Staff member Brianna Hagan will incorporate the suggested edits and the chair will sign the letter later that day. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Send supportive letter to congressional delegates for CZM funding (decided)
• Letter to be signed by Chair Deborah Wrobel and list commission members (decided)
• Brianna Hagan to incorporate edits to the letter (decided)
• Chair Deborah Wrobel to sign the letter later that day (decided)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (vote 4-0)

Heritgage Commission

The Hampton Heritage Commission voted 4‑0 to approve the draft minutes from June 19, 2025. It also voted 4‑0 to adopt a motion not to oppose the RSA 41:14a proceedings to release town‑owned deed restrictions on 7 James St., Lot 5‑1. The meeting then proceeded to updates and was adjourned.

• Approved draft minutes from 6/19/25 (4-0)
• Approved motion not to oppose RSA 41:14a deed‑restriction release (4-0)

Hampton Beach Village Precinct

The Hampton Beach Village District board approved the minutes from the June 14, 2025 meeting with a 3‑yes, 0‑no vote. The meeting also included reports on beach safety rescues, upcoming entertainment events, and marketing activities, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 14, 2025 minutes (3-0)

Planning Board

The board granted a wetlands permit for 1072 Ocean Boulevard with Conservation Commission conditions. It also approved a waiver for site‑plan review regulations and authorized the conversion of 12 Johnson Avenue to condominium ownership, subject to the Town Planner’s and DPW memoranda. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Wetlands Permit for 1072 Ocean Blvd (6-0-0)
• Approved Waiver Request for Site Plan Review Regulations Section V.E. (6-0-0)
• Approved condominium conversion for 12 Johnson Avenue (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of June 18, 2025 meeting (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Hampton Beach Area Commission

The commission accepted Tracy Emerick’s resignation as chair. A motion was approved for Vice Chair Patricia Bushway to serve as acting chair until the October reorganization election. The meeting was then adjourned at about 7:50 p.m.

• Accepted Chair Tracy Emerick’s resignation; Vice Chair Patricia Bushway to serve as acting chair until October (motion passed 5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting at ~7:50 p.m. (motion passed)

Planning Board

The Master Plan Implementation Committee approved the May 28 minutes and adjourned the meeting unanimously. It decided to cancel the normally scheduled August meeting and replace it with a walking tour of the downtown study area. The Committee also agreed to revise the business‑owner survey wording, have the Planning Office draft the new questions, and to have subgroups report priority updates at the September 24 meeting. Ms. Novotney was tasked with posting the CIP review to the town website.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)
• Cancelled the scheduled August meeting; will hold downtown walking tour instead (consensus)
• Updated survey wording to business‑owner perspective; Planning Office to draft revised questions (consensus)
• Directed subgroups to review priority levels and report at September 24 meeting (consensus)
• Assigned Ms. Novotney to post CIP Review and Comparison on Master Plan and CIP webpages (consensus)

Planning Board

The Planning Board held a review of the proposed redevelopment at 169 Ocean Boulevard, which includes a casino ballroom, hotel, condominiums, and parking garage. Members presented comments on fire safety, water service, drainage, traffic, and site design, and indicated that memoranda will be provided to the applicant. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 27 meeting (5‑0‑2). It unanimously approved a Town Wetland Permit for 1072 Ocean Blvd with standard stipulations (7‑0) and also approved the NHDES Expedited Minimum Impact recommendation for the same site (7‑0). A separate application for a new two‑story house at 588 Winnacunet Rd received unanimous approval of the NHDES Standard Dredge and Fill permit (7‑0). No decision was recorded on the deed‑restriction request for 7 James St.

• Approved May 27 minutes (5‑0‑2, M. Hiller and D. Wrobel abstained)
• Approved Town Wetland Permit for 1072 Ocean Blvd (7‑0)
• Approved NHDES Expedited Minimum Impact for 1072 Ocean Blvd (7‑0)
• Approved NHDES Standard Dredge and Fill permit for 588 Winnacunet Rd (7‑0)

Select Board

The Board approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda items, each by a 5‑0‑0 vote. It accepted the MRI Assessor’s recommendations for 2024 abatements, also unanimously. The Board voted 5‑0‑0 to authorize the Town Manager to purchase a 2024 Ford F‑350 truck for up to $59,710 and to waive Section 718‑5.1 of the Purchasing Policy.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (veteran credits, elderly exemptions, parade licenses) (5-0-0)
• Accepted MRI Assessor recommendations for 2024 abatements (5-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of Ford F‑350 truck up to $59,710 and waived Purchasing Policy Section 718‑5.1 (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a Change of Use for 15‑17 P Street to operate an Italian slush window service. It also approved a temporary outdoor dining permit for 144 Ashworth Avenue and a two‑year extension of the “active and substantial” condition for several properties until June 22 2027. The Board voted to recommend to the Select Board the release of deed restriction #4 on 7 James Street to allow a new residential dwelling. All motions passed unanimously (7‑0‑0).

• Approved Change of Use for 15‑17 P Street (7-0-0)
• Approved Temporary Outdoor Dining Application for 144 Ashworth Ave (7-0-0)
• Approved two‑year extension of “active and substantial” condition to June 22, 2027 (7-0-0)
• Moved RSA 41:14-a Process up in the agenda (7-0-0)
• Recommended release of deed restriction #4 for 7 James Street to the Select Board (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes of June 4, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (7-0-0)

Budget Committee

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. After reviewing financial reports and other updates, the committee unanimously voted to adjourn the June 17, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The board voted 4‑0 to approve the Marshall family's petition for variances allowing an accessory dwelling unit on 23 Josephine Drive. It also voted 4‑0 to postpone the Great Boars Head Development petition to the July meeting. The May meeting minutes were accepted as amended.

• Approved ADU variance petition for 23 Josephine Dr. (4‑0)
• Postponed Great Boars Head Development petition to July meeting (4‑0)
• Accepted May meeting minutes as amended (3‑0‑1)

Heritgage Commission

The commission approved the draft minutes from May 8, 2025 with a 4‑0 vote. No substantive policy or project decisions were made; the meeting covered updates on the Black Heritage Marker, historic house markers, and the Blacksmith Shop, and discussed possible budget line items and future events. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved draft minutes from May 8, 2025 (vote 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Carleigh Beriont)

Hampton Beach Village Precinct

The board voted to split the expense of recording Hampton Beach Area Commission meetings with the Town of Hampton, covering up to $600. The minutes from the April 9 and May 14, 2025 meetings were also approved. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved splitting cost up to $600 with Town of Hampton for HBAC meeting recordings (3‑0)
• Approved the minutes of April 9, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved the minutes of May 14, 2025 (2‑0‑1 abstention)

Select Board

The board allowed Selectman Grip to participate by phone and approved the May 19 minutes. It moved the consent agenda, accepted the MRI assessor's 2024 abatement recommendations, and ordered the Town Manager to obtain cost estimates for legal research and a surveyor to re‑establish the sidewalk green line. The board also approved splitting the cost of the HBAC minutes‑taker and agreed to move forward with the road‑layout plan (Concept C) for Tax Map 40 Lot 4A.

• Allowed Sel. Grip to join by phone (4-0-0)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes as amended (5-0-0)
• Moved consent agenda items (5-0-0)
• Accepted MRI assessor recommendations for 2024 abatements (5-0-0)
• Directed Town Manager to obtain legal‑research and surveyor costs for re‑establishing green line (5-0-0)
• Approved split of HBAC minutes‑taker cost between town and Village District, revisit in a year (5-0-0)
• Board consensus to proceed with road‑layout Concept C for Tax Map 40 Lot 4A, to send to attorneys (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board unanimously approved the amended site plan for the L Street Tavern project (25‑024) with conditions from the Town Planner’s memorandum. It also approved the amended site plan for the Fleury Group project at 67 & 73 Ocean Boulevard (25‑025) under the same conditions. The Board approved a waiver request for the 3 Perkins Avenue condominium conversion (25‑026) and approved the conversion itself, both subject to the Town Planner’s memorandum.

• Approved L Street Tavern amended site plan (25‑024) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved Ocean Boulevard amended site plan (25‑025) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved waiver request for 3 Perkins Avenue (25‑026) – vote 7-0-0
• Approved condominium conversion for 3 Perkins Avenue (25‑026) – vote 7-0-0

Parks & Recreation

The advisory council voted to approve the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Chuck, seconded by Tim, and passed with all members in favor. No other formal decisions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Master Plan Implementation Committee voted unanimously to submit a letter of support for the Plan NH Community Design Charrette opportunity. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting, with three members abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved letter of support for Plan NH Community Design Charrette (unanimous)
• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (passed; McGuirk, A.Galanis, Grier abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted 6‑0 to recommend Concept C for the Falcon e Circle subdivision, urging the Select Board to adopt wetland buffer signage and deed language. It also approved a $2,700 payment to remove two hazardous trees on conservation land at 28 Hutchinson Drive (6‑0). Additional actions included approving a $275 per month cost split for the Victory Garden porta‑potty, and moving forward with purchasing field compasses within the budget.

• Approved April 15 minutes (5‑0‑1, D. Shaw abstained)
• Recommended Concept C subdivision with wetland buffer language (6‑0)
• Approved $2,700 payment for tree removal on Hutchinson Drive (6‑0)
• Approved $275/month cost split for Victory Garden porta‑potty (6‑0)
• Approved moving forward on compass purchases within budget (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed (6‑0)

Hampton Beach Area Commission

The commission could not adopt the minutes from the previous meeting due to lack of a quorum. The board discussed several New Hampshire Department of Transportation beach projects, funding challenges, a potential shift of project management to the town, the Planning Board's request to expand outdoor sidewalk dining, and the status of the HBAC website funding. No votes or approvals were recorded.

Planning Board

The Board voted 6‑0‑0 to approve a temporary outdoor dining permit for 320 Lafayette Road, requiring a fire inspection and limiting use to 2025. It also voted 6‑0‑0 to approve a temporary outdoor dining permit for 888 Lafayette Road, adding fire, occupancy and grease‑trap requirements, also limited to 2025. Additional motions to adopt minutes, submit a letter of support for a community design charrette, and adjourn the meeting all passed unanimously.

• Approved temporary outdoor dining permit for 320 Lafayette Road (6-0-0)
• Approved temporary outdoor dining permit for 888 Lafayette Road (6-0-0)
• Adopted minutes of May 7, 2025 meeting (4-0-2)
• Submitted letter of support for Plan NH Community Design Charrette (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Budget Committee

The committee voted 8-0-0 to approve the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the May 20, 2025 meeting also passed unanimously (8-0-0). No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board authorized a $595,000 grant to fund the Restoring NH Salt Marshes project. It approved the L Street Tavern entertainment license and one‑day permits, each with a condition that sound equipment be oriented inward. The Board also approved the April minutes, moved the consent agenda (except the L Street items), and approved a tax deed and payment agreement.

• Authorized $595,000 grant for Restoring NH Salt Marshes (5-0-0)
• Approved L Street Tavern entertainment license with inward‑facing equipment condition (5-0-0)
• Approved L Street Tavern one‑day entertainment permits with inward‑facing equipment condition (5-0-0)
• Moved Consent Agenda, except L Street Tavern license items (5-0-0)
• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved tax deeding and payment agreement as recommended (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board approved variances for 7 Jo‑Ann Ln, 32 Ocean Dr, and 555 Winnacunnet Rd, each with a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote. All five criteria were found met for each petition. No decision was made on the Hampton Beach Casino special‑exception request; the board postponed a vote and will seek further review.

• Approved variance for 7 Jo‑Ann Ln (5‑0)
• Approved variance for 32 Ocean Dr (5‑0)
• Approved variance for 555 Winnacunnet Rd (5‑0)
• No vote taken on Hampton Beach Casino special‑exception; discussion postponed

Hampton Beach Village Precinct

The May 14, 2025 Hampton Beach Village District meeting consisted of informational updates on library events, recreation programs, entertainment, and marketing initiatives. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the minutes from April 9, 2025 will be reviewed at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

Select Board

The Select Board authorized $595,000 of state grant money for the Restoring NH Salt Marshes project (5‑0‑0). It approved the minutes from April 21 and April 28, 2025 (4‑0‑1 each). The board moved the consent agenda except for L Street Tavern items, then approved the tavern’s entertainment license and one‑day permits with noise‑control conditions (5‑0‑0 each). It also approved a tax deed and payment agreement for a property with back taxes (5‑0‑0).

• Authorized $595,000 grant for Restoring NH Salt Marshes project (5-0-0)
• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Moved Consent Agenda except L Street Tavern items (5-0-0)
• Approved L Street Tavern entertainment license with inward‑facing equipment condition (5-0-0)
• Approved L Street Tavern one‑day entertainment permits with inward‑facing equipment condition (5-0-0)
• Approved tax deed and payment agreement for back‑tax property (5-0-0)

Heritgage Commission

The commission approved the April meeting minutes. It recorded that the Land & Community Heritage Investment Program approved an invitation to apply for funding for the Blacksmith Shop project. The commission set a July 12 date for the Black Heritage Trail marker unveiling. No demolition permits were issued.

• Approved April meeting minutes
• Recorded LCHIP approval of invitation to apply for funding for Blacksmith Shop
• Scheduled Black Heritage Trail marker unveiling for July 12

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a temporary outdoor dining permit for 95 Ocean Boulevard and 4 J Street. It adopted the reorganized Town of Hampton Zoning Ordinance, effective May 16, 2025. It also adopted amendments to the Site Plan Review Regulations to align with the new zoning format, also effective May 16, 2025. The previously filed case for 56 Hobson Avenue was withdrawn.

• Approved Temporary Outdoor Dining permit (95 Ocean Blvd & 4 J St) – vote 5-0-1
• Adopted reorganized Zoning Ordinance – vote 6-0-0, effective May 16, 2025
• Adopted amendments to Site Plan Review Regulations – vote 6-0-0, effective May 16, 2025
• Case 25-011, 56 Hobson Avenue withdrawn (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The Telecommunications Committee unanimously approved the March 3, 2025 minutes and set a schedule for drafting a new telecommunications ordinance. Mr. Bachand was tasked with preparing the first draft using the Bedford ordinance as a base, and members must submit feedback by May 23, 2025. The committee scheduled a draft review meeting for July 29, 2025 and a revised‑draft presentation for September 9, 2025, with possible referral to the Planning Board on September 17, 2025. All motions, including adjournment, passed unanimously.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Mr. Bachand to prepare first draft of telecommunications ordinance
• Set feedback deadline for committee members: May 23, 2025
• Scheduled draft review meeting for July 29, 2025
• Planned revised draft presentation for September 9, 2025
• Coordinated Ms. Mullen to obtain resources from Rockingham Planning Commission
• Set meeting dates through September 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board voted 4‑0 to accept and expend $24,900 of unanticipated Crimeline funds. It also approved a small parking area on North Shore Road, dune‑grass planting and fencing at Portsmouth Avenue, and use of a conservation easement for a rail‑trail drainage project pending required documentation. The Board approved twelve 2025 property‑abatement refunds totaling $36,987.50 and denied seven, and moved the consent agenda.

• Accepted $24,900 Crimeline funds (4-0-0)
• Approved North Shore Road parking area (4-0-0)
• Approved dune‑grass planting and fencing at Portsmouth Ave (4-0-0)
• Approved use of conservation easement for rail‑trail drainage, pending documentation (4-0-0)
• Approved 12 property abatements totaling $36,987.50 (4-0-0)
• Denied 7 property abatements (4-0-0)
• Approved April 14 minutes (4-0-0)
• Moved consent agenda items (4-0-0)

Hampton Beach Area Commission

The Hampton Beach Area Commission adopted the February minutes after a motion by Loiseau, a second by Preston, with Preston abstaining and Watson voting to carry. The corrected March minutes were also adopted after a motion, a second by Rage, Preston abstaining and Watson voting to carry. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted February minutes (vote carried)
• Adopted corrected March minutes (vote carried)

Parks & Recreation

The council reviewed agenda items including approval of the March 26, 2025 minutes, updates from the Tree Lighting Committee and Warrant Article Project, board position voting, the 2025 budget review, and program updates. No approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned and the next session is set for May 28, 2025.

Planning Board

The committee received updates on the zoning ordinance reorganization, a zoning audit contract, the Housing Opportunity Planning grant, and the town’s 2025 implementation priorities. It noted that a public hearing on the zoning reorganization is scheduled for May 7 and that the Planning Board has selected Horsley Witten Group for the zoning audit, with a contract to be finalized before the June 18 Planning Board meeting. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during the session.

Select Board

The Select Board discussed the grievance filed by the Hampton Professional Fire Fighters Local 2664 regarding coverage of GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications. After hearing from the union president and reviewing the town's position, the Board voted to deny the grievance. The vote was 3‑1‑0, with Carleigh Beriont voting against the motion.

• Denied grievance for GLP‑1 medication coverage (vote 3‑1‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The board elected Erica de Vries as chair, Tom McGuirk as vice chair, and Matt Saunders as clerk. It approved a variance for Christopher Lumenello’s 6 Rosa Rd. property and approved the 98 Ashworth Ave. multi‑family housing project with a 4‑0‑1 vote. The board also adopted Section 14 of its Rules of Procedure and approved recent meeting minutes.

• Re‑elected Erica de Vries as chair (3‑1‑1)
• Elected Tom McGuirk as vice chair (4‑0‑1)
• Appointed Matt Saunders as clerk (4‑0‑1)
• Approved variance petition for 6 Rosa Rd. (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 98 Ashworth Ave. housing project (4‑0‑1)
• Approved minutes of Feb 20 2025 meeting (4‑0‑1)
• Approved minutes of Mar 20 2025 meeting (3‑0‑2)
• Added Section 14 to Rules of Procedure (5‑0‑0)

Planning Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2 meeting. It selected the Horsley Witten Group to conduct the town’s zoning ordinance audit and authorized contract negotiations. The board also approved proceeding with the Housing Champions Program application. Finally, the board adopted an amended administrative procedure for the Master Plan Implementation Committee, changing the attendance rule to three consecutive absences.

• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Selected Horsley Witten Group for zoning ordinance audit (7-0-0)
• Approved proceeding with Housing Champions Program application (7-0-0)
• Adopted amended Master Plan Implementation Committee procedure (attendance rule changed) (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Hampton Conservation Commission voted 5‑0 to recommend an after‑the‑fact Town Wetland Permit for 415 Ocean Blvd, adopting a set of standard stipulations. It also approved the NHDES Expedited Minimum Impact permit for 60 Beach Plum Way by a 5‑0 vote and adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 25 minutes (vote 4‑0‑1, one abstention)
• Recommended after‑the‑fact wetland permit for 415 Ocean Blvd (vote 5‑0)
• Approved NHDES Expedited Minimum Impact permit for 60 Beach Plum Way (vote 5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5‑0)

Budget Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0‑3 vote. They also appointed Ale ks as the Budget Committee’s representative on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council, voting 9‑0‑0. No other actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and discussion.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (6-0-3)
• Approved Ale ks as Parks & Rec Advisory Council representative (9-0-0)

Trustees of the Trust Fund

The board elected Warren Mackensen as Chair (3‑0‑1), Joyce Skaperdas as Vice‑Chair (4‑0‑0) and Corey O’Neil as Bookkeeper (4‑0‑0). They approved several fund disbursements, including $100,000 for SAU 21 health‑care costs and $80,722.50 for school‑building repairs, each passing unanimously. Additional future‑repair payments of $13,925, $19,965 and $6,432.23 were also approved.

• Elected Warren Mackensen Chair (3-0-1)
• Elected Joyce Skaperdas Vice‑Chair (4-0-0)
• Elected Corey O’Neil Bookkeeper (4-0-0)
• Approved $100,000 health‑care disbursement (4-0-0)
• Approved $80,722.50 school‑building repair disbursement (4-0-0)
• Approved $13,925 future HVAC repair disbursement (4-0-0)
• Approved $19,965 future sprinkler repair disbursement (4-0-0)
• Approved $6,432.23 firefighters gear disbursement (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Board voted 5‑0‑0 to approve the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes. It then voted 5‑0‑0 to move the consent agenda, which included a cemetery deed, park‑fund donations, a timber‑cut intent, a land‑commission appointment, and several one‑day entertainment and parade licenses. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Moved consent agenda items (5-0-0)
• Approved Cemetery Deed for Mary Ann Silveria
• Approved $500 donation from Chris's Comics and $600 from Hampton Rod & Gun
• Approved intent to cut wood at 248 Drakeside Road
• Approved appointment of Todd Loiseau to Leased Land Commission
• Approved one‑day entertainment licenses for Ride to End Alzheimer’s and Sea Ketch Restaurant
• Approved parade and public gathering license for Post 35 Memorial Day event

Heritgage Commission

The Heritage Commission approved the draft minutes with a 2-0 vote. Andrew Morse agreed to serve as a commissioner and will inform the Board of Selectmen and the town manager. The commission also discussed program updates, including a heritage map draft, a blacksmith shop grant eligibility, and plans for a Black Heritage Marker event.

• Approved draft minutes (2-0)
• Andrew Morse agreed to serve as commissioner (will inform BOS and Town Manager)

Hampton Beach Village Precinct

The board appointed Chuck Rage as Chairman and Maureen Buckley as Vice Chairman. The minutes from the March 12 and March 28 meetings were approved. The board voted to enter a Non-Public Session under rule 91-A3.

• Appointed Chuck Rage as Chairman (2 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Maureen Buckley as Vice Chairman (2 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of March 12 and March 28 meetings (3 yes, 0 no)
• Moved to Non-Public Session per 91-A3 (3 yes, 0 no)

Planning Board

The board approved a change of use for 17 High Street, granted three wetlands permits and two detailed‑plan waivers, and approved three condominium conversions. It also appointed Alex Loiseau to fill a vacant board seat and made several committee appointments. All motions passed unanimously or with only one abstention.

• Approved Change of Use for 17 High Street (6‑0‑0)
• Approved Wetlands Permit for 7 Anchor Court (6‑0‑0)
• Granted Waiver Request (Section V.E.) for 2 Island Path (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Condominium Conversion for 2 Island Path (5‑0‑0)
• Granted Waiver Request (Section V.E.) for 441 Winnacunnet Road (6‑0‑0)
• Approved Condominium Conversion for 441 Winnacunnet Road (6‑0‑0)
• Appointed Alex Loiseau to fill vacant Planning Board seat (5‑0‑1)
• Appointed members to Master Plan and CIP committees (each 6‑0‑0)

Select Board

The board accepted $20,027.70 from the Hampton Youth Association Baseball to replace the fence at Don Butler's field. They elected Russell Bridle as chair and Carleigh Beriont as vice‑chair. The consent agenda items—including veteran credits and committee appointments—were moved and approved, and the Eagle Scout shed project and 2024 abatement recommendations were also approved.

• Accepted $20,027.70 from Youth Association (vote 5-0-0)
• Elected Russell Bridle as Chair (vote 5-0-0)
• Elected Carleigh Beriont as Vice‑chair (vote 5-0-0)
• Moved Consent Agenda items #1‑6 and #8 (vote 5-0-0)
• Moved Consent Agenda item #7 (vote 5-0-0)
• Approved Eagle Scout project for Viktor Kulberg (vote 5-0-0)
• Approved 2024 abatement recommendations (vote 5-0-0)
• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes as amended (vote 3-0-2)

Hampton Beach Village Precinct

The district unanimously accepted the General Government budget of $76,800 and the Culture and Recreation budget of $964,450. Beth Frongillo was appointed as the new village treasurer. The meeting also confirmed the election of commissioners and other officers. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted $76,800 General Government budget (unanimous)
• Accepted $964,450 Culture and Recreation budget (unanimous)
• Appointed Beth Frongillo as treasurer (unanimous)
• Elected Chuck Rage as commissioner (3‑year term)
• Elected Bill DeBlasio as moderator (1‑year term)
• Elected Ute Pineo as clerk (1‑year term)
• Elected Sharon Groele as 2‑year checklist supervisor
• Elected Kim Barrone as 3‑year checklist supervisor

Hampton Beach Area Commission

All commissioners were present either in person or by phone, but a quorum was not met, so any votes were postponed to the next meeting. The February minutes were not adopted, and no other formal actions were decided. Updates were given on the commission's funding status and the $110 million Route 1A bridge project. The commission noted the need to fill a vacant Hampton commissioner seat.

• Adoption of February minutes postponed (no vote due to lack of quorum)
• All other pending votes postponed to next meeting (no vote due to lack of quorum)

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Council voted to change its quorum from seven to four while keeping the total number of members at ten, with unanimous support. The recreation budget was approved with an additional $10,000, a 25% increase. All other items passed except a trash‑truck proposal, which was rejected.

• Quorum changed to 4 members, total council size remains 10 (unanimous approval)
• Recreation budget increased by $10,000 (25% rise) (approved)
• Trash‑truck proposal rejected (vote failed)

Planning Board

The Master Plan Implementation Committee approved the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The committee also unanimously adjourned the March 26, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to postpone discussion of the Economic Development Director funding until Mr. Nyhan can attend.

• Approved Jan 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the March 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous vote)
• Deferred discussion of Economic Development Director funding until Mr. Nyhan is present

Planning Board

The Plan Review Committee reviewed application 25-012 to replace a 2‑unit building with a 3‑unit multi‑family residence at 3 Boars Head Terrace. The committee required additional storm‑water, sewer, driveway, utility, and site‑plan information before any waiver could be approved. It agreed the applicant may resubmit revised plans for the May 7 Planning Board meeting, with a deadline of April 9, and said a continuance to the June 4 meeting would be requested if the resubmission is insufficient. No vote tally was recorded.

• Allowed applicant to resubmit for May 7 Planning Board meeting (deadline April 9) – consensus, no vote recorded
• Stated a continuance to June 4 Planning Board meeting will be requested if resubmission is insufficient – consensus, no vote recorded

Conservation Commission

The commission elected Deborah Wrobel to continue as Chair (6‑0‑1) and confirmed new Vice Chair, Treasurer and other officers unanimously. Minutes from the February 25 meeting were approved 5‑0‑2. The Town Wetland Permit for 7 Anchor Ct was recommended and passed unanimously (7‑0) with standard stipulations. The commission also reappointed Mark Hiller to the Telecommunications Committee, decided no town permit was needed for emergency work at the Winnacunnet Pump Station, and scheduled the PREPA grant application for April 1.

• Chair re‑elected (6‑0‑1, D. Wrobel abstained)
• Vice Chair and Treasurer appointed unanimously (7‑0)
• February 25 minutes approved (5‑0‑2, D. Shaw and J. Diener abstained)
• Town Wetland Permit for 7 Anchor Ct approved (7‑0)
• Mark Hiller reappointed to Telecommunications Committee (consensus)
• Emergency work at Winnacunnet Pump Station deemed not to require a town permit (decision)
• PREPA grant application to be submitted on 4/1 (decision)
• Meeting adjourned (7‑0)

Heritgage Commission

The commission approved the draft minutes from February 13, 2025 by a 3‑0 vote. It agreed to add “Hampton Heritage Commission” to logo design #1 and change the font to Georgia. The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 pm by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved draft minutes from 2/13/25 (3-0)
• Commission agreed to add “Hampton Heritage Commission” to logo design #1 and change font to Georgia
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board changed the conditions on Victor Ricardo's December 2024 variance, replacing the Planning Board with the Department of Public Works and adding Building Department approval. It then approved the petition from Asset Title Property Subsidiary, LLC for a variance on Falcone Circle with three conditions, passing by a 3‑2 vote. Several items, including approval of February minutes and a decision appeal, were postponed to the April meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Changed language in Ricardo variance conditions to Department of Public Works and Building Department (5‑0)
• Approved Asset Title Property Subsidiary variance with conditions: eight‑lot cap, RA zone provisions, 50‑ft buffer (3‑2)
• Postponed approval of February 20, 2025 minutes to April meeting
• Postponed ZBA decision appeal for 3 Boars Head Terrace to April meeting
• Adjourned meeting unanimously