Phone Numbers

Town Administrator 603-744-3559

Town Clerk/Tax Collector 603-744-8454

Public Works Department & Transfer Station 603-744-8025

Non-emergency Police Dept. 603-744-5423

Non Emergency Fire Dept.. 603-744-2735

For all other numbers.... See the individual department and board/commission pages

Latest News: 

New Hampton Historical Society Upcoming 2018-19 Programs (more...)

Social Day Care Program for Seniors with Alzheimers (more...)

Introducing the new "Belknap House" (more...)

Track Your Ballot (more...)

Free NH Alerts Cellphone App from NHDOS (more...)

Important Information on Smoke Alarms (more...)
 
VIEW ALL LATEST NEWS ITEMS...

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New Hampton Nature-Fitness Trail

New pedestrian trail...Take a nice stroll (more...)

Click here for Trail Guidelines

Facebook page and facebook page disclaimer

 

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New Hampton Historical Society

The New Hampton Historical Society, established in 1945, is dedicated to historic preservation and education. The Society collects and preserves artifacts and information from and about the town of New Hampton.
Website: www.newhamptonhistory.org

Click here to go to their Facebook page. 

 

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In Need of Transportation??

Mid-State Regional Ride Resource Directory lists transportation services throughout NH, connecting people to transportation services in the community. Some services listed are free, some by donation, and some have reduced fees.

 

Go to www.midstatercc.org to be redirected to their website for further information.

 

 

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Community Action Program

Your Resource for Healthy Aging – serving communities throughout Belknap and Merrimack Counties.

Click here to be redirected to their website.

 

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Rural Transportation Services offers door to door demand response transit services through their senior centers. Or become a volunteer through the Volunteer Driver Program.

 

Go to: www.bm-cap.org to be redirected to their website for further information.

 

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Health Tips
From the NH Dept of
Health and Human Services

Prevention Guidelines for West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus Risk Map for New Hampshire

Tick bites and Lyme Disease Treatment

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Newfound Area Nursing Association

Our Mission

  The Newfound Area Nursing Association is committed to providing quality home health care to all families in our communities.

  Our services, programs and clinics are designed to promote quality of life, independent living through treatment and education, a sense of well-being through compassionate care and optimism for improved future health.

Click here to be directed to their website.

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Well Testing
Information about water quality testing for private wells - from the N.H. Dept. of Environmental Services

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Office Closures

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News Release

The Town of New Hampton is pleased to announce that Timothy Stevens has been selected as the Town’s new Police Chief, replacing Chief George Huckins who recently retired after serving the community for 23 years.  The incoming Chief will be responsible for continuing the departments high level of police services, expanding community outreach and public safety awareness.

After serving 20 years in the US Marine Corps, Chief Stevens entered law enforcement where he has served as both a State Trooper and a municipal Police Officer for the past 15 years, most recently as Chief of Police in the town of Hill, NH.

Chief Stevens stated he was very excited to join the team at New Hampton Police Department that share his commitment to public service and excellence in serving their community.

Neil Irvine, Chair of the Board of Selectmen, said “We had a very robust selection process, Chief Stevens competed well and stood out as someone whose proven leadership and philosophy of community engagement will be important assets for the department and the Town.”

Please join us in welcoming him to New Hampton.  Chief Stevens will commence his duties as Chief of Police on September 10, 2018.  

 

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Ballot Results
 
 

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For Sale by Sealed Bid
2013 Ford Interceptor
The Town of New Hampton is accepting sealed bids for a 2013 Ford a 2013 Ford Interceptor/Explorer SUV with 102,195 miles, 4-wheel drive, 6 cylinder gas engine, power windows and door locks.
 
The Board of Selectmen will consider written bids for this item (do not include a check). Interested bidders are advised to inspect the vehicle prior to submitting their bids. The bid envelope must be clearly identified as a “Sealed Bid for 2013 Ford Interceptor”. All bids must be received in the Town Office, 6 Pinnacle Hill Road, New Hampton, NH  03256, by 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 4, 2018. If mailed, the bid submission should be in similarly marked separate sealed envelope inside the mailing envelope to protect against the bid being opened in error. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in a bid, as it deems to be in the best interest of the Town. Bids will be open at 7:00 PM at the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen on October 4, 2018.
 
Vehicle will be sold as is, where is.  The Town makes no expressed or implied warranties beyond the face thereof, including, but not limited to suitability for use, merchantability or fitness for particular purpose.
 
The vehicle can be viewed by appointment. Call the Police Department at 744-5423.
 

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Custody Exchange Location

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New Hampshire Police Academy #176
 

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2018 Revaluation of Town Properties

Over the past four years the assessing company of Commerford Nieder Perkins, LLC has performed a cyclical data verification process to measure all properties in the Town of New Hampton.  For the final year of the project, 2018, the Company will perform the Update of Values.  Click here for the remainder of the News Release.

Click here for Revaluation Questions and Answers
 

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Barry and Gretchen Draper are Honored
At the Lakes Region Planning Commission Annual Meeting, held on June 25th, New Hampton residents Barry and Gretchen Draper were awarded the Community Service Award for their exceptional and sustained contributions to their community.  Some of their noteworthy acheivements include being educators, traveling and advocating for human rights, environmental rights and sustainable living.  They make regular educational presentations with stories and slides at the Gordon-Nash Library.  They serve on the Pemigewasset River Local Advisory Committee (PRLAC) and were interveners for PRLAC and as New Hampton residents in the Northern Pass project.
 

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Enjoy the Outdoors

Over the past two years the New Hampton Conservation Commission has been hard at work to restore to life the Kelley-Drake Conservation Area. A two-mile trail system had been constructed, complete with blazing and signage. The extensive Kelley-Drake farmstead cellar holes have been cleared and a kiosk installed, donated by the New Hampton Historical Society that describes the history of the property. It is well worth a visit to this historical site and natural resource, one of the earliest settled sites in New Hampton. Walk the trails, relax under a grove of trees and enjoy the natural beauty of this fantastic community owned property.

To get there: Take Sinclair Hill Rd., turn onto Kelley Pond Road.  Follow the trail signs and blazes to explore the forests and fields of this town owned property.
 

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Black Bears

The USDA Wildlife Services works closely with the NH Fish and Game Department to mitigate human-bear conflicts throughout the state. They are reaching out to towns in NH in the hopes to get some information about black bears and mitigating bear concerns.
 
Prime black bear habitat includes deciduous forests (oaks, maple, beech etc.), wetlands, and riparian (along rivers) zones. The natural areas surrounding your town provide very good habitat for black bears. Many human-bear conflicts arise when bears frequent properties to access food
attractants that are found around homes. The most common attractants are birdfeeders, unsecured garbage, and compost piles which include food scraps. Livestock, such as chickens and pigs, can also attract bears when not properly protected. Electric fencing is the most effective way to
protect livestock. In most cases removing the attractant the bear(s) are utilizing eliminates the bear problem. It is also helpful to harass bears with noise, such as banging pots and pans, or
using compressed air horns to scare them away.

Click on the  links below for further information on black bears.
https://wildlife.state.nh.us/wildlife/bears/index.html  
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/wildlife/profiles/black-bear.html

 

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NH Dept. of Transportation Painting Projects

NH DOT will perform bridge painting on two bridges in town as part of a multi-town project.
Click here for their memorandum.
 

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Open Air Farmers Market Coming to Town House

Supporting and showcasing local New Hampshire goodness.

For further information click on each side of their flyer: Side 1     Side 2
 

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Change in Hours for Selectmen's Office

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Chinese Mystery Snail
Imported from Asia, the Chinese Mystery snail is not native to our waters.  Detrimental to the health of the lake, this animal reproduces rapidly out competing native species for food and habitat adversely affecting the food chain and native eco-system. Additionally, it can host numerous parasites which may be harmful to humans.

Click here for the flyer with further information.

 

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CAUTION - Invasive Plant Japanese Knotweed in New Hampton

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Permanent Medicine Collection Box Available at the Police Department

If you have unused or expired medications, you now have a way to safely and regularly dispose of them! The New Hampton Police Department is happy to announce the opening of a new permanent medication collection box in the town of New Hampton. The collection box is located in the lobby of the New Hampton Police Department at 24 Intervale Drive.
 

Did you know?? Approximately 70% of those who abuse prescription medications get them from family or friends, often from the medicine cabinet. (SAMHSA, 2006) This permanent medication collection box addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. By taking unused and expired medications out of our community, it significantly reduces the opportunities for misuse and/or abuse.
 
Protect our Groundwater! Flushing medications is NO LONGER recommended! Research shows that certain medications are not thoroughly flushed out during water treatment, and can end up contaminating our groundwater.

The following guidelines apply to the Town of New Hampton Medication Collection Box:

1. Collection box is accessible Monday & Wednesday 8:00AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
2. ONLY pharmaceutical drugs are to be placed in the box (prescription or over-the-counter medications).
3. NO needles, syringes, lotions, aerosol cans, inhalers, or lancets will be collected.
4. This voluntary collection process is FREE and ANONYMOUS.
5. The collection box is constructed in such a manner and of materials that make it tamper proof.

Any questions regarding the collection box can be directed to any Law Enforcement Officer at the New Hampton Police Department at 603-744-5423.

For more information on safe and secure storage of medications, and for tips on how to talk to your family about prescription drug abuse, please contact Traci Fowler at Partners in Prevention, an initiative of the Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health: www.pipnh.org * 603-528-2145 x1800

 

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Police Department Activity
Click below for the most recent activity:

Month of July

Click here to be re-directed to the Police Department page to view activity for previous weeks
 

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