Hampton Select Board Rejects Over-Budget Paving Bid, Awards $60K Line-Striping Contract
The Hampton Select Board on June 22 rejected a paving bid for three roads because costs exceeded available funds, authorized a water tank access road, and awarded a nearly $60,000 line-striping contract. The Conservation Commission recommended a wetland permit for a FEMA-compliant beach-area rebuild, and the Planning Board held public hearings on a proposed four-story mixed-use building at 931 Ocean Boulevard.
Select Board Actions
The board unanimously rejected Bid 2026-011 for paving Lafayette Road, Scott Road, and McCarron Drive. The bid came in higher than the money budgeted for the work. The board accepted Part B of the bid solely for asphalt purchase and directed staff to re-bid the project (5-0).
In a separate infrastructure vote, the board authorized Aquarion Water Company to clear and pave an additional 300 feet of service road needed for the Exeter Road water tank replacement project. The vote was 5-0.
The board awarded the town’s line-striping contract to Pro Finish Lines. The contract totals $58,715 for 2026 and $60,961 for 2027. The vote was 5-0.
Also by unanimous votes, the board accepted the May 2026 financial reports and approved a consent agenda that included cemetery deeds, a private donation, and event permits. Meeting minutes from June 8 were approved as corrected.
Wetlands Permit for 81 Brown Ave.
The Conservation Commission voted 6-0-1 to recommend approval of a Town Wetland Permit for a FEMA-compliant “raze and rebuild” residential project at 81 Brown Ave. The project will reduce impervious surfaces by removing a large shed and asphalt driveway area. The commission then voted 7-0 not to oppose the corresponding state-level NHDES permit and prime wetland waiver.
Master Plan Committee Moves to Bi-Monthly Schedule
The Master Plan Implementation Committee voted unanimously on June 24 to change its meeting frequency from monthly to every two months. Meetings are now planned for July, September, and November 2026, with additional sessions scheduled as needed. The committee also continued discussions on 2026 priorities, a Select Board presentation, and a stormwater regulation grant.
Planning Board Hears Several Proposals
The Planning Board held public hearings on July 1 for a series of development applications. Among them is a site plan review for a four-story mixed-use building at 931 Ocean Boulevard that would include ground-floor retail and restaurant space and four residential units. The board also heard proposals for a four-lot subdivision at 24 Locke Road with waiver requests for street width, cul-de-sac, and stormwater standards; a condominium conversion amendment with parking reconfiguration at 14 and 16 Dover Avenue; a wetlands permit to rebuild a single-family home at 81 Brown Avenue; and a temporary outdoor dining application at 320 Lafayette Road that would use three parking spaces. Meeting minutes were not yet published at press time, and no decisions were immediately available.
Coming Up
The Trustees of the Trust Fund meet July 14 to review the investment performance of town funds and discuss old and new business. The Planning Board’s July 15 meeting has been cancelled; its next regular meeting is set for Aug. 5. The Zoning Board of Adjustment holds a public hearing on July 16 to consider five variance petitions, including requests related to dimensional requirements and wetland use at 299 Exeter Road, dimensional relief at 2 Greene Street and 20 Campton Street, and a continued use-definition variance at 558 Exeter Road.
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