Hampton Falls selectmen trim budget, oppose state tax bill. The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to reduce the operating budget by $15,000 to $3,566,083 and sent opposition to HB 1474, which could cut the town's annual Meals & Rooms Tax revenue from approximately $240,000 to $120,000.
Hampton Falls Board of Selectmen sets 2026 budget at $3.6 million. Chairman Mark R. Lane, Vice-Chairman Edward B. Beattie, and Selectman Lou Gargiulo set the proposed 2026 budget at $3,566,083, down $40,000 from 2025, while organizing for the town's Deliberative Session on February 4. The board
Hampton Falls Board of Selectmen approves $3.6M default budget accounting for three elections. The board unanimously approved the 2026 Default Budget at $3,617,337, a $22,255 increase driven by three elections this year costing $32,750. Town Clerk Stephanie Grant noted the bottom-line budget can
Planning Board discusses Montrone's 104-acre non-profit proposal. Landowner Paul Montrone, through attorney John Bosen, proposed converting four lots on approximately 104 acres to non-profit use, with development of additional lots funding non-profit operations. The Board of Selectmen must first
Zoning Board unanimously denies Wickson Construction special exception over significant wetland impacts. The board unanimously rejected Wickson Construction LLC's request to build three residential multi-family buildings at 0 East Road, finding the project failed to meet Special Exception
Hampton Falls Farmers Market approves first vendor fee increase. The committee voted to raise full-season vendor fees to $160 from $150, half-season to $80 from $75, and drop-in fees to $25 from $20, with the motion made by Liz Blankenship and seconded by Scott LaFrance. Treasurer Dean Cousins
Hampton Falls selectmen authorize town hall HVAC improvements, name new assistant clerk. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a $12,662.02 deposit for heating and cooling system upgrades totaling $25,324.03, with funds from the Communication Fund escrow account. Sarah "Sally" Theriault was
Hampton Falls board recommends raising default budget for three 2026 elections. The Board of Selectmen said the current Default Budget of $3,596,513 must increase to accommodate three mandatory elections instead of one, though the specific dollar increase was not determined at this hearing. The
Conservation Commission leadership shifts as Chair Mary Ann Hill steps down for personal reasons. Shawn Hanson takes interim oversight of meetings. The Commission reviewed its 2026 budget of $10,660, reduced by $1,000 from the prior year, and agreed to plan future funding for staff member Sara
Board of Selectmen amends capital-reserve requests before January 20 budget hearing. Selectman Lou Gargiulo led the board to cut the Highway Maintenance Capital Reserve Fund request from $200,000 to $175,000, citing historical appropriations and a projected $115,000 cost for Drinkwater Road culvert
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