Phone Numbers

Selectmen's Office 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

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New Hampton Transfer Station Hours

Mon......8 am - 4 pm
Wed....10 am - 4 pm
Sat........8 am - 4 pm
 

Click here to go to Transfer Station page
with more information. 

 

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In Need of Transportation??

Transport Central
Click here to access their site. 
 

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.
 

Click here to see the Mid-State Transport (MST) flyer with information on services provided to seniors and disabled persons or if you would like to volunteer.
 

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.
 

Emergency Energy Assistance

The State of New Hampshire has recently adopted legislation to provide emergency energy assistance to qualifying households. The  assistance will be provided through the local Community Action Agencies.  Belknap CAP can be contacted via their website (link above) or by calling 603-223-0043.
 

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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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Latest News: 

Waukewan Watershed Overlay Committee seeking New Hampton residents to serve on committee (more...)

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New Hampton Historical Society Membership form (more...)

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Important Information on Smoke Alarms (more...)
 
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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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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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Town Reports
Hard copies are available at the Town Office and Transfer Station, or you may pick one up when you vote on March 14th.  There is an electronic version on the Town website under "Info Center".
 

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2023 Town Meeting Results
New Hampton's Second Session of the 2023 Town Meeting was held on Tuesday, March 14th.  Of the 1762 voters on the checklist, 252 voted (14%).

Click here to see the results of the New Hampton Warrant
Click here to see the results of the NASD Warrant (New Hampton only)

 

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Newfound Area School District Seeking your Input
 
The Newfound Area School District, comprised of the Towns of Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Danbury, Groton, Hebron and New Hampton, will hold a listening session on Thursday, March 23rd at 6:00 pm at the Bristol Elementary School Multipurpose Room to obtain input from community members, parents, students, faculty, staff, taxpayers and other stakeholders of the Newfound Area School District relative to its facility needs. The listening session is being held at the request of the Newfound Area School District Building Committee, which was convened by the NASD’s School Board to assess facility condition and space needs at the Danbury Elementary School, Bristol Elementary School and New Hampton Community School.
 
The Building Committee hopes to have broad participation by District stakeholders so that we can better understand the priorities of our community relative to our District facility needs.

Click here to access the SAU4 website Facility Needs Survey link at the top of the page.
 

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Good Morning New Hampton

“Good Morning New Hampton” is a scheduled check-in program with the New Hampton Fire Department to assist our at-risk population; the elderly population, those with special needs who live alone, or residents who live with others unable to effectively communicate that help is needed.  It will allow those with limited support to maintain their independence for as long as possible. It is also helpful to those that have recently been released from the hospital or a rehabilitation facility. This program allows family, friends, and/or neighbors the added comfort of knowing that the individual is having regular contact with local personnel.

If you, or someone you know, would like more information please contact New Hampton Fire Department at 603-744-2735.
 

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Historic Building Assessment
New Hampton Town House

We are excited to share with the community the recently completed Historic Building Assessment produced by Architectural Historian & Preservation Consultant Mae Williams and Preservation & Restoration specialist Steve Bedard, with the financial support of NH Preservation Alliance . 

This document will function as a guide for the Heritage Commission in its stewardship of this NH treasure.

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Roads to be Posted

It may be possible for you, or a contractor, to receive a special permit to operate over posted roads for a job or operation for specific dates and times based on weather and road conditions.  These permits are available from the Public Works Director Jim Boucher.   Please contact him to request a permit or if you have further questions at 603-744-8025 or leave a message at the Selectmen’s Office at 603-744-3559 and we will get a message to him.
 

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Dog Licensing
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         Male:  $9.00                                  Female:  $9.00
         Neutered Male:  $6.50                  Spayed Female:  $6.50
         Owner over 65:   $2.00                 Puppies (3-7 mos.):  $6.50
         (1st Dog Only)                              Group License (5+): $20.00
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 $25.00 Forfeit if not licensed by June 1st, RSA 466:13
Added Charge:  $1.00 each month starting June 1st
   
**IF YOU NO LONGER HAVE DOG OR HAVE MOVED, PLEASE LET THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE KNOW**
 
Email: radams@new-hampton.nh.us        Phone: 603-744-8454
 

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Veteran's Park Memorial
Route 104 and Intervale Drive

The dedication ceremony for the new Veterans Park Memorial on Friday, November 11th was well attended under a blue sky and bright sunshine. 

After brief welcoming remarks, Pastor Scott Mitchell from New Hampton Community Church delivered an Invocation to open the ceremony.  New Hampton employees, Sgt. Kuc and PFC Seavey (US Army) raised the flag followed by the National Anthem led by Kyle Masterson and Amanda Jennison, faculty members of New Hampton School. 

Town Administrator, Neil Irvine, read a letter from Senator Shaheen, and provided details on the design of the park saying “We are all familiar with the honors rendered by a 21-gun salute and so the number 21 was incorporated into the design with the granite posts being set 21 feet from the flagpole and separated by 21 degrees of arc.”  He continued “The posts face East, watching the sun rise on a new day in our great Nation, with the section of stonewall representing the families of those called to serve.”

Mr. Tierney then spoke of the journey to make the memorial possible from the original idea from Ethel Schofield, through design and fundraising, to the site work and installation by the New Hampton Department of Public Works, saying “a good idea will not be denied.”  The Board of Selectmen then uncovered the plaque, presenting the memorial to the public.  Pastor Scott concluded the ceremony with a Benediction.
 

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New Office Hours Beginning October 17th

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm	8:00 am - 4:00 pm	10:00 am - 4:00 pm	10:00 am - 7:00 pm	8:00 am - 4:00 pm

 

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Can I use my property as a Short-Term Rental?
Short-Term Rentals are regulated in the New Hampton Zoning Ordinances under the definition of “Bed & Breakfast/Tourist Home”, which is defined as “A single dwelling where transient accommodations for sleeping or living purposes for not more than six persons are provided for a fee.”

This use is permitted by Special Exception in all zoning districts except BI, BC2 & BC3 which requires application to and approval by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.  As this use is a change in use from residential to commercial real estate a Site Plan Review is also required by the Planning Board.

These approvals have to be in place prior to being offered for rental.

Please contact the Town Office if you require more information about this process, the regulations or if a property has obtained the proper approvals.
 

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Can I add an "in-law apartment" to my property?

An “in-law apartment” or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is defined in the New Hampton Zoning Ordinance as “A residential living unit that is within or attached to a single-family dwelling or accessory building, and that provides independent living facilities for one or more persons, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation on the same parcel of land as the principal dwelling unit it accompanies.”

This use is permitted by Special Exception in all zoning districts except BI and requires application to and approval by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.  There are specific criteria and size limitations that have to be met which can be found in the zoning ordinance; see Article V, Section Q:2.

Adding an ADU will require a Building Permit and an Occupancy Permit before occupying, and adding an ADU is not the same as just adding a bedroom to your home and may require a new septic design approval from NH DES due to the increased loading on the system which could exceed your current approved system.

These approvals have to be in place prior to construction and/or occupancy.

Please contact the Town Office if you require more information about this process, the regulations or if a property has obtained the proper approvals.
 

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2020-2023 Full Cyclical Revaluation
Letters Sent to Some Property Owners

     New Hampton has contracted with the assessing firm of Commerford Nieder Perkins, LLC (CNP) for the four-year revaluation of property for the Town of New Hampton.  They continue to visit all of the properties in the town, but will do so in sections.  The Maps to be visited in 2022 are R01 through R03, R12 through R15, R19 & R20, and U8 & & U9.
     If the homeowner is not home, the appraiser will leave a notice stating that they visited the property and measured the buildings, and also indicate that the homeowner will receive a letter in the future, which will provide information regarding the interior inspection process.  Click here for an example of their letter.
     Due to the continued issues with COVID19, the data collector may perform an interior inspection if both parties are comfortable with doing so and a mask will be worn by both parties. An interior inspection typically should not take more than 10 minutes. No property will be entered unless there is someone 18 years of age or older at home at the time of the visit. They will be looking for information such as: quality of construction, year built, functional utility, condition, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, type of floors, type of interior walls, and type of heat.
 
Completing the Revaluation Process 
     In the late fall of 2023, the final values will be set for all properties based on the current market conditions at that time.  Each property owner will receive a letter with their new assessed value and detailed information regarding taxpayer hearings if there are questions or concerns regarding the value. Once these hearings have been completed the new valuations will be used to generate the new tax rate and tax bills.  If a property owner is still aggrieved by their value, they may then file an abatement with the town by March 1st, 2024.
 

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Eversource to Begin Line Rebuild in New Hampton

Eversource is starting preparation work for the line rebuild between New Hampton and Holderness.  Residents should anticipate activity in and around the Eversource right-of-way.  

Click here to go to a link for the project website.
 

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Historical Society News

Our scheduled presentations for 2021-2022 feature New Hampshire Humanities' speakers and programs: Glenn Knobluck-Historic and Unusual Weathervanes; Margo Burns-The Capital Crime of Witchcraft; John C. Porter-The History of Agriculture as Told by Barns; Adair Mulligan-The Secrets of Cellar Holes; Jennifer Carroll-The Woman Who Dares; Paul Wainwright-New England's Colonial Meetinghouses.  Our color brochure with additional info and dates will be available soon.  All Programs will be held at the Gordon-Nash Library.
 

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