Board of Selectmen reorganizes with Beattie as new chair; Gargiulo named vice-chair. Edward B. Beattie was elected Chairman and Lou Gargiulo Vice-Chairman in the board's annual leadership vote, all unanimously approved. The board authorized over $1 million in combined March warrants and approved
Hampton Falls Recreation Commission unanimously reelected Linda Savoy as Chairwoman and Kara Dumont as Secretary, and reinstated Sylvia Archer as a member. The commission authorized spending of $200 for a photographer and $60 for candy canes at the Christmas Market and Tree Lighting event, and
Hampton Falls Conservation Commission advances spring outreach and dog management initiatives. Vice Chair Shawn Hanson constructed 30 birdhouse kits at a cost of 125 dollars for an April 11 workshop, with 25 kits available for the public and five remaining at Raspberry Farm. The Commission
Hampton Falls Cemetery Trustees vote to preserve Revolutionary markers. The board voted unanimously to secure antique Revolutionary War cemetery markers in cement to prevent theft, with preservation costs underwritten by Wreaths Across America chairperson Linda Savoy. Chair W. Harrington and
Board of Selectmen approves routine financial warrants totaling $155,302 and tax abatement for misdirected assessment. Selectman Lou Gargiulo moved approval of an Accounts Payable Warrant ($111,939.46) and Payroll Warrant ($43,363.57) for February 2026, seconded by Vice-Chairman Edward B. Beattie,
Planning Board continues Unitil permit review to March hearing. With only three members present, Chairman Todd Santora convened the board to continue review of Unitil's Scenic Road Alteration Permit for tree-pruning and line-clearance maintenance along six scenic roadways: Crank, Dodge, Goodwin,
Hampton Falls farmers market committee pursues expanded marketing strategy for 2026 season. Liz Blankenship contacted 30 local businesses about sponsorships with one expressing interest at the $750 level; Karen Sabatini will follow up with 2025 sponsors on renewals. The committee committed to a
Hampton Falls selectmen confirm new police officer and firefighters. The Board of Selectmen unanimously appointed Edward Hudson as full-time police officer and confirmed Cole Nealon and Brock Day as members of the Hampton Falls Fire Department; Nealon is from Hampton and Day is from Hampton Falls.
Hampton Falls Conservation Commission pursues Town Forest management plan update. Vice Chair Shawn Hanson and the board agreed to pursue a comprehensive Conservation Management Plan covering Raspberry Farm and the Town Forest, with grant application due March 3 through SHEA. The plan would include
Hampton Falls Energy Committee advances HVAC work, plans school audit. The committee received an update on the Town Hall offices mini-split system installed by contractor McKinnon starting January 29, which is operating as designed after programming. The only outstanding issue is a cold floor in