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First Deliberative Session
PUBLIC NOTICE
2025 Town Meeting
To the inhabitants of the Town of New Hampton, New Hampshire, in the County of Belknap, qualified to vote in town affairs:
FIRST SESSION
You are hereby notified to meet at the New Hampton Public Safety Building for the First Session of the 2025 Town Meeting to be held at the New Hampton Public Safety Building, 26 Intervale Drive, New Hampton on Tuesday, the 4th day of February next at 6:00 p.m. The First Session will consist of explanation, discussion and debate of the warrant articles and will afford those voters who are present the opportunity to propose, debate and adopt amendments to the warrant articles.
In the event of an emergency cancellation, the Deliberative Session will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at at the same location and time.
SECOND SESSION
You are also notified to meet for the Second Session of the 2025 Town Meeting, to vote by official ballot on the election of town officers, zoning amendments and the warrant articles as they may have been amended at the First Session, to be held at the Town House, 86 Town House Road, New Hampton on Tuesday, the 11th day of March next. Polls for voting by official ballot at the Town House will open at 11:00 a.m. and will close at 7:00 p.m. unless the town votes to keep the polls open to a later hour.
Click here for the proposed 2025 Town Budget.
Click here for the Default 2025 Town Budget.
Warrant will be posted here once ready.
Town Tax Rate Has Been Set
The Town of New Hampton has just recieved confirmation of the 2024 tax rate, now that the Department of Revenue has recieved all documention needed from the Newfound Area School District. The 2nd issue tax bills are being sent on Monday, December 23rd and are due January 24, 2025. If you do not receive your tax bill in a timely manner please contact our office to ensure we have your most up-to-date mailing address. You can also pay your tax bill online.
The Town Tax rate is $13.25 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation.
Jurisdiction | Tax Rate |
Municipal (Town) |
$ 4.67 |
County | $ 0.92 |
Local Education (NASD) | $ 6.47 |
State Education | $ 1.19 |
TOTAL | $13.25 |
Public Hearing Notice
Bond Hearings
The Board of Selectmen will hold the following Public Hearings in accordance with RSA 38:8-a, i, on Thursday, January 16th, 2025, at the New Hampton Town Office Meeting Room, 6 Pinnacle Hill Rd, New Hampton, NH.
- 7:00 PM - The Selectmen will hold a bond hearing to review and discuss the proposal to take out a $650,000 bond for the purchase of a Fire Engine,
- 7:30 PM - The Selectmen will hold a bond hearing to review and discuss the proposal to take out a $146,000 bond for the purchase of a Public Works Truck.
- 8:00 PM - The Selectmen will hold a bond hearing to review and discuss the proposal to take out a $350,000 bond for the renovation and upgrades at the New Hampton Town House.
This meeting is open to the public for comment and citizens are encouraged to attend.
Filing for Town Offices
**NOTICE**
TOWN OF NEW HAMPTON RESIDENTS
1 Selectman 3-year term
1 Sarah Dow MacGregor Scholarship Fund 3-year term
1 Town Clerk/Tax Collector 3-year term
1 Trustee of Trust Funds 3-year term
**Anyone wishing to run for any of the above, must file with the Town Clerk between the dates of
January 22nd and January 31st, 2025. **
**Office will be open January 31st, 2025 until 5:00pm**
The Town Clerk’s office is located at 6 Pinnacle Hill Road. Office hours are:
Mon: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tues: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thurs: 10:00am to 7:00 pm
Fri: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Supervisors of the Checklist
TOWN of NEW HAMPTON
NOTICE of PUBLIC SESSION
The Supervisors of the Checklist will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room of the Town Office to make corrections to the Checklist. Those who want to register to vote must bring: photo ID, birth certificate or passport, and proof of residency, e.g. a utility bill.
Supervisors
Cindy Ossola, Michael Dowal, MJ Vien
Police Department Administration Office Closure
The Administrative Office of the New Hampton Police Department will be closed from Monday, January 13 through Tuesday, January 21, 2025. During this time continue to contact the department at 603-744-5423 for non-emergencies as officers are available.
Employment Opportunities - Updated 1/15/25
The Town of New Hampton has a few full-time positions it is looking to fill. The Town will also post requests for proposals in the same location. Please explore these opportunities by clicking on the Public Notice/News tab and these positions will be listed under Latest News. You can also click on this link to be brought to the employment opportunities.
Click here for the printable Employment Application.