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Public Hearing - Subdivision Amendments
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NEW HAMPTON PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – 6:00 PM at the
Fire Department Training Room, 26 Intervale Drive
The New Hampton Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Subdivision Regulations relative to the requirements under the following sections:
- Section V. Subdivision Review Procedures, F. Conditional Approval, to change language specifically naming some state and federal permitting authorities, to stating “applicable state and federal permits”. Click here for the proposed marked up amendments.
- Section VI. Submission Requirements, B. Plat Requirements, to clarify that the signature block must have 7 signature lines, and to add that lot size calculations are required. Click here for the proposed marked up amendments.
- Appendix C: Road & Driveway Design and Construction Standards, I. Road Design Standards, to state that the Planning Board shall prescribe to what extent road improvements will be required; that only Cul-de-Sacs will be allowed on dead-end streets, removing Hammerheads; to reduce the length of a dead-end street from 1,500 feet to 1,000 feet. Relative to Existing Street Conditions adding language that the Planning Board may require road improvements, and that relative to Private Roads, adding language that the Planning Board may reduce the standard of construction when deemed appropriate. Click here for the proposed marked up amendments.
- Under Appendix D. Checklists, update appropriate submission items to match amendments. Click here for the proposed marked up amendments.
If substantive changes are made at this hearing a 2nd Public Hearing will be held on July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm at this same location.
The full text of the proposed Subdivision Regulations amendment is also available for public review at the Town Office and Public Works Department/Transfer Station and Town website www.new-hampton.nh.us.
New Hampshire 911 C.A.R.E.S. Program
The NH Department of Safety Emergency Services has created a
Citizen Assistance Registry for Emergency Services program.
This allows individuals to register medical conditions (ie. behavioral concern, Alzheimer’s or Dementia, Diabetic, Depression or PTSD, Speech Impairment or Non-Verbal and MANY other medical conditions) along with other important information that can impact the 911 call under their phone number. When we receive a phone call from a registered telephone number of a C.A.R.E.S. Individual, the medical condition(s), home address, and other information submitted by the account holder is displayed on the 911 telecommunicator’s computer screen and can be shared with first responders so they can have a better understanding of the emergency before they even arrive on scene.
This 911 C.A.R.E.S. database is a self-service program that can be accessed online by going to cares.desc.nh.gov. Paper forms can be requested through the Dept of Safety office in Laconia, NH (603-271-6911). Brochures on this program can be found at the Town Office or by clicking here.
Sale of Tax Deeded Properties (4)
The Town of New Hampton is selling properties that have been taken by tax deed. You can find the list of properties, their ads, and bid forms at the URL below or by clicking on the Public Notices tab under "Public Notices/News". The deadline for bid submissions can be found on the Bid Forms and listed in the individual ad.
https://www.new-hampton.nh.us/Pages/Index/229021/public-notices
Seeking More Members for Zoning Board of Adjustment
Members Needed!!!
Any residents of New Hampton interested in joining the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA), a quasi-judicial board, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form and submit to the Selectmen’s Office. Forms can be obtained from the Selectmen’s Office or go to the Town website: “Boards & Commissions” page. We are presently looking for 2 Alternate Members.
The ZBA has the power to make variances or exceptions in zoning regulations, by a majority vote of its members, upon an appeal filed with it by the owner of any such land, to grant a permit based on considerations of justice and equity for a building or structure, or part thereof, in any case in which the board of adjustment finds, upon the evidence
and arguments presented to it upon appeal.
Time Commitment:
ZBA meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM, when an application is received. These meetings typically take ½ hour to 1 hour per application submitted. There are times when several months go by without any
meeting being scheduled.
Additional meetings are may be scheduled for site visits and typically last 1/2 hour.
Please feel free to reach out to the Selectmen’s office if you have any questions.
Employment Opportunities - Updated April 17th
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. Current openings are for a Permitting and Compliance Officer, DPW Truck Driver/Equipment Operator and a Full-Time Firefighter and/or EMT.
Click here for the printable Employment Application.
