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.

 

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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: 

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

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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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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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Lakes Region Household Hazardous Waste Collection

2021 Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be held on Saturday, July 31st and Saturday, August 7th from 8:30 am to noon, at several Lakes Region locations.  Our closest locations are at the Meredith DPW at 17 Jenness Hill Road on July 31st, and in Bristol, on August 7th, at the Newfound Regional High School at 150 Newfound Road - accessed by River Road.

Click here for the flyer with further information on procedures, what is allowed, and what is prohibited. 

If you can't make it either of those days and times there is a facility in Wolfeboro and Alton that can handle this type of waste. 
*     Wolfeboro - 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:30 to noon, May through October.
*     Alton - 2nd Saturday in the month, 8:30 to noon, July and September.
Click here for the flyer with details and directions for the Wolfeboro & Alton facilities.

 

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Public Hearing
The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with RSA 31:95-b III(a), to take action on the receipt of $232,515.72 being the Town’s allocation of Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which would authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept and expend with no further action by the Town of unanticipated monies distributed by the Federal Government through the State of NH for municipal aid.
 
The Town will receive the monies in two equal payments of $116,257.86, one in 2021 and the second during the summer of 2022.
 
The Board has until December 31st 2024 to use these monies to cover eligible costs, and is awaiting final guidance from the US Treasury on their usage before determining their appropriate use. 
  
This meeting is open to the public for comment and you are encouraged to attend. 

 

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Supervisors of the Checklist
 
New Hampshire law requires that the Supervisors of the Checklist verify the Checklist every ten years.  Any voter who has not voted in the last four years must re-register to remain on the Checklist.  The Supervisors are sending Notice Letters to these voters at the address provided when the voter registered.
 
The Supervisors of the Checklist for the Town of New Hampton will hold a second and third public session for:

• Re-registering voters who have not voted since April 1, 2017;
• Accepting applications for new voter registration;
• Accepting requests for correction of the Checklist;
• and changes in party affiliation on.

Those applying to register must bring: proof of citizenship (birth certificate or passport) and proof of domicile (e.g. utility bill).
 
Supervisors of the Checklist: Cindy Ossola, Mike Dowal, MJ Vien

 

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Historical Society News

We invite you to join us this Summer at our Museum at 30 Dana Hill Road.  We will be open each Saturday through August featuring our special theme "Historical New Hampton Buildings''.  Click on the link below to see "A Short History of the Museum" and visit us to find out more about other historic meetinghouses and prominent Town buildings such as the Village Church and the Gordon-Nash Library.   

Click here for a short history of the museum.

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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Update for Transfer Station and Recyclables

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Seeking Help for Old Home Day

Looking for volunteers will to help with any of the following:

• Friday, August 13th:  Need for people to help with the Bean Hole beans - beginning Friday morning. Volunteers erect the support poles with help from the DPW and the backhoe.  Start fires to burn to create 3 ½ to 4 feet of hot coals.  Beans: Par-boiling, draining, adding spices, etc. and buried in the pit between 3-3:30 pm. The work is done around very hot fire pits, so heavy jeans, work boots are necessary.  We need strong people for the heavy lifting as the empty pot weighs over 60 lbs. Experienced bean holers will be present to share their knowledge of this tradition. To help please contact Sherry Boynton at 254-4465.
• Saturday, August 14th - Old Home Day:  Beans removed from their holes at 11:30 am with volunteers needing spade, boots and jeans.  To help please contact Sherry Boynton at 254-4465.
• Anyone interested in bringing side dishes, ie. chili, cold salads (and cooler to keep them cold), rolls, etc.Please contact Shana Martinez at 996-1241.
• Looking for anyone interested in organizing children’s games or doing face painting.We will have an area roped off for activities and have a small budget for prizes, etc.Please contact the Selectmen’s Office at 744-3559.
• Looking for vintage/antique vehicles to display.Contact the Selectmen’s Office at 744-3559 if you have further questions.

              


 

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Spotting an Online Shopping Scam

The past year we’ve changed our habits and taken more of our shopping online, and scammers have taken notice. Scammers are creating legitimate-looking websites using stolen images and fake promises to take advantage of people purchasing from unfamiliar sellers. Some are even preying on people looking to buy a pet or a big-ticket item, touting fake offers for “contactless delivery” that could leave you empty-handed and out hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Four signs to look for:

1. Unreal deals. Scammers may lure you in with a deeply discounted offer that seems too good to be true, only to tack on additional fees or communicate backorder status on the item once you make the first payment.
2. Unknown sellers. Anyone can set up an online shop or post an ad on social media. Legitimate sellers will have no problem doing a Zoom type meeting to let you see what you’re buying, especially if it’s a big-ticket item like a used car or pet. If you are looking for a pet, please consider adopting locally to help ensure a safe experience.
3. Pressure to buy. Be wary of any seller who pressures you to buy right away or asks you to pay using a digital payment service such as Zelle®, Wire transfers, or Gift cards — none of which provide payment protection.
4. Bad reviews. Do an online search on the seller, product, and related scams by using terms like “review,” “complaint,” or “scam”. No reviews can be a red flag too. A search for the same product will often return the legitimate item, large differences in price should be questioned.

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Gordon-Nash Library Re-opening

The Gordon-Nash Library celebrated their re-opening  on Tuesday, June 8th. They are now open and ask that you maintain physical distancing and wear face coverings inside the building.

Check out the Gordon-Nash Library website or Facebook page.
 

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Updates to Town Offices, Transfer Station and Police Dept Procedures
 
We are encouraging customers to continue making appointments to conduct business.  This helps us to advise you on what may be needed to complete your transaction so you don’t need to make multiple trips.  It also allows us time to prepare for your visit and have everything ready when you arrive.  Walk-ins are still welcome but will be taken as time allows, while anyone with an appointment will be taken in first.  At this time the Town Office doors will remain locked allowing us to limit the number of people in the building at any one time.  We will allow up to 2 parties of people into the lobby at one time, and request that you maintain physical distancing.  Following state and federal guidelines we are recommending face masks for anyone not fully vaccinated or if it makes you feel more comfortable. 
  Town Clerk/Tax Collector  Mon., Tues., Wed.                8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Call 744-8454 for Appt.       Thursday                              10:00 am to 7:00 pm
                                            Friday – CLOSED
                                            CLOSED DAILY from noon – 1:00 pm
 
Selectmen’s Office            Mon., Tues., Fri.                    8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Call 744-3559 for Appt.       Wed. & Thurs.                     10:00 am to 4:00 pm
 
  The Transfer Station will be accepting recyclables at the window again, except for paper, due to the current market for those items.  This could change based on market conditions.  The attendants will be looking to ensure physical distancing remains in place.
 
  The Police Department is allowing visitors into the lobby, with the recommendation that unvaccinated individuals wear a face mask and maintain physical distancing.

 

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Job Openings
  The New Hampton Police Department is currently accepting applications to fill two vacancies in the full-time officer classification.  The successful candidate will perform law enforcement services including patrol, investigations, and traffic enforcement in a very pro-active community-oriented department.  Working conditions include external carriers and a lenient tattoo policy, currently working a 5/2 schedule but will revert back to a 4/3 when fully staffed.
 
High School graduate and State of New Hampshire Full-time Law Enforcement certification from the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council preferred.  Must possess a valid driver’s license.  This is an hourly position at $20.50 to $23.00 per hour depending on experience and training. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, sick, personal time. Health & dental insurance plus long and short-term disability also offered. N.H. Retirement with optional supplemental Valic retirement plans.
 
Any selected applicant will go through an extensive background investigation including but not limited to:

• Physical Ability Screen
• Oral Board Interview
• Medical/Psychological Screen
• Drug Screen
• Polygraph Interview

Additional Information available by contacting:
Joshua Tyrrell, Chief of Police at jtyrrell@new-hampton.nh.us.

DEADLINE:  These vacancies will remain open until filled, with applications being reviewed as received. We will continue to accept applications until qualified candidates are selected to join our Team.

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Beware of Scam
Police Chief Tyrrell has advised that there are two scams currently being circulated involving Eversource.

• One is a demand for past due payments with a threat that a service truck is on it’s way to the residence to disconnect power.
• The other is telling people they need a meter replacement to continue receiving service and the cost of replacement of $400.00 which they are asking for over the phone.

 

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New Hampton School Bicentennial Gala Postponed
Due to state restrictions on gathering size and for the health and safety of the community, the New Hampton School Bicentennial Gala originally scheduled for the summer of 2021 has been postponed to June 4, 2022.

 

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Honor our Veterans
Fundraiser for Veteran's Memorial

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Gordon-Nash Library Curbside

Renovations to the Gordon-Nash Library are now complete. For news, photos and videos on renovations, etc. visit their frequently updated website (https://gordonnashlibrary.org/) and to “friend” our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/gordonnashlib ).
  

 

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1828 - When the Town House Hosted New Hampton School Events

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Road Surface Management System Report Results

In March the town voted to approve appropriations to perform an inventory and evaluation of paved town roads using a road surface management software (RSMS) to develop a detailed management plan with recommendations for future improvements.  The Lakes Region Planning Commission performed this assessment and created this plan in partnership with the NH Department of Transportation and UNH Technology Transfer Center. Inventory and Assessments were entered into the RSMS software for analysis, prioritization, and generation of repair strategies. Repair strategies and a 10-year budget plan have been prepared in partnership with the town and presented within this report.  This management plan will be used as a tool by the Highway Dept. 

Click here for the results of that report.
 

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Stop the Spread of Japanese Knotweed

The New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food has provided the Selectmen’s Office with more information relative to Japanese knotweed.  This is a highly invasive plant.  The intent of the information is to modify municipal roadway construction and/or maintenance, and residential and commercial development to help stop the spread of Japanese knotweed as well as managing existing populations.
 
Click here to see the publication: Preventing the Spread of Japanese knotweed, Best Management Practices.

Click here to see the publication: NH Guide to Upland Invasive Species.

Click here for the invasive species information, control measures, and fact sheets on the NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food website.

 

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Police Department Activity
Click below for the most recent activity:

June 2021

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

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