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New Hampton Transfer Station Hours
Mon......8 am - 4 pm
Wed....10 am - 4 pm
Sat........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.
with more information.
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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.
West Nile Virus Risk Map for New Hampshire
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.
Well Testing

New Hampton 1st and 2nd Deliberative Sessions
Town of New Hampton, New Hampshire
2021 Warrant and Budget
2021 Warrant and Budget
To the inhabitants of the town of New Hampton in the County of Belknap in the state of New Hampshire qualified to vote in town affairs are hereby notified and warned that the two phases of the Annual Town Meeting will be held as follows:
FIRST SESSION
You are hereby notified to meet at the New Hampton Public Safety Building for the First Session of the 2021 Town Meeting to be held at the New Hampton Public Safety Building, 26 Intervale Drive, New Hampton on Tuesday, the 2nd day of February next at 7:00 p.m. The First Session will consist of explanation, discussion and debate of the warrant articles, which are attached, and will afford those voters who are present the opportunity to propose, debate and adopt amendments to the warrant articles.Click here for the 2021 Proposed Town Warrant
Click here for the Proposed 2021 Budget as amended at the Budget Hearing on 1/7/21.
Click here for the estimated Revenues
Click here for the Default Budget
In the event of an emergency cancellation, the Deliberative Session will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the same location.
SECOND SESSION
You are also notified to meet for the Second Session of the 2021 Town Meeting, to vote by official ballot 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 9th 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.Filing for Town Positions
**NOTICE**
TOWN OF NEW HAMPTON RESIDENTS
TOWN OF NEW HAMPTON RESIDENTS
1 Selectman 3 year term
1 Selectman 1 year term
1 Sarah Dow MacGregor Scholarship Fund 3 year term
1 Trustee of Trust Funds 3 year term
**Anyone wishing to run for any of the above openings
must file with the Town Clerk starting January 20th to January 29th, 2021.**
must file with the Town Clerk starting January 20th to January 29th, 2021.**
**Please make an appointment by calling (603) 744-8454**
**Office will be open 1/29/21 3:00-5:00pm**
The Town Clerk’s office is located at 6 Pinnacle Hill Road. (603) 744-8454. Office hours are:
M-T-W 8:00am-5:00pm; Th 10:00am-7:00pm
Closed Fridays
Closed Daily 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Closed Fridays
Closed Daily 12:00pm to 1:00pm
2021 Transfer Station Stickers
New Hampton's Transfer Station stickers have been delayed due to COVID-19.
The Transfer Station employees are aware of the situation. Last year’s Transfer Station stickers will be honored until the 2021 stickers have arrived and we will update the website when they become available.
Face Masks Required

Please be advised that when you're visiting the Town Offices
to transact any business
we are requiring that you wear a face covering.
Appointments Required at Town Offices During the Pandemic
The door to the Town Clerk/Tax Collector and Selectmen’s offices will be locked during business hours, though personnel remain available to serve you by phone, email, mail, or by appointment, as we continue to follow the recommendations and guidelines provided by Federal, State and Local Health officials. We are taking the appropriate steps to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and protect our community. For the duration of the State of Emergency we are implementing a ‘by appointment’ only. Your understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated.” Please be reminded we do not take debit cards.
Many of the services of the Town Office, Clerk and Tax Collector can be provided via the internet, mail or telephone.
Please call the appropriate office and we will be happy to assist you:
Selectmen's Office 744-3559
Town Clerk / Tax Collector 744-8454
If after discussing your needs we determine you still need to come to the office we will schedule you an appointment based upon your needs .
Please note the change in office hours for both offices during the State of Emergency:
Many of the services of the Town Office, Clerk and Tax Collector can be provided via the internet, mail or telephone.
Please call the appropriate office and we will be happy to assist you:
Selectmen's Office 744-3559
Town Clerk / Tax Collector 744-8454
If after discussing your needs we determine you still need to come to the office we will schedule you an appointment based upon your needs .
Please note the change in office hours for both offices during the State of Emergency:
The Town Clerk/Tax Collector's new office hours are as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Closed for lunch noon - 1:00 pm
Thursdays
10:00 am to 7:00 pm; Closed for lunch noon - 1:00 pm
FRIDAYS - CLOSED
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Closed for lunch noon - 1:00 pm
Thursdays
10:00 am to 7:00 pm; Closed for lunch noon - 1:00 pm
FRIDAYS - CLOSED
Change in Selectmen's Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday.... 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday... 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Friday.... 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday... 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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- If you have traveled internationally in the last 14 days OR have been in close contact with someone who has or is suspected of having the Coronavirus
AND
- You have symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath
...please do not come to the Office or attend Public Meetings. The recommendation of Public Health officials is to isolate yourself at home and call your doctor’s office for advice.
2020 Tax Bills
The 2020 second issue Tax Bills have been sent with a due date of December 21, 2020.
The new 2020 tax rate is $17.95 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
If you have not received your bill should contact the Tax Collector’s office at (603) 744-8454 so a duplicate can be issued.
** Please be advised that if you are a new property owner or made a recent address change, we may not have your current mailing address.
THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO PAY YOUR BILL:
- You can pay your bill online at: www.new-hampton.nh.us under Tax Collector Online Services.
- Mail it to PO Box 538, New Hampton, NH 03256 with check made payable to the "Town of New Hampton" and the bottom portion detached.
- Make an appointment to pay in person by calling the Tax Collector at 603-744-8454.
Honor our Veterans
Fundraiser for Veteran's Memorial
MATCHING DONOR CHALLENGE

In July an anonymous donor came forward to assist the Town of New Hampton to complete it’s plans for the creation of a memorial recognizing those from our community who have served in the US military.
Donations will be matched, dollar for dollar up to $5,000
Double the impact of your contribution by considering a donation during the Matching Donor Challenge. Please make your check payable to: “New Hampton Veterans Memorial Trust”
Identification of the Mystery Item
The History Corner
“Build a better mouse trap and the world will beat a path to your door!” While this statement was supposed to have been made by Ralph Waldo Emerson (who, you may recall, spent the night in New Hampton in the summer of 1875), what he actually said was, "If a man has good corn or wood, or boards, or pigs, to sell, or can make better chairs or knives, crucibles or church organs, than anybody else, you will find a broad hard-beaten road to his house, though it be in the woods."
The item in the photos last month was a humane mousetrap designed not to do any harm. When the mouse attempted to take the bait (from the end of the hook), the spring-loaded lid snapped shut. The jar sat on its flat side - and the three air holes in the glass (as well as holes in the lid), allowed the mouse to breathe. It was made by the Otto Kampfe Co. in Newark, NJ. - and recently one sold on eBay for over $100. Keep on the lookout... and, who knows?

For more information on the history of the town, please visit the New Hampton Historical Society website at https://www.newhamptonhistory.org/
Kent Bicknell
Historian, NHHS
Curator of Special Collections
The Gordon-Nash Library at New Hampton School
Historian, NHHS
Curator of Special Collections
The Gordon-Nash Library at New Hampton School
Gordon-Nash Library Curbside
Curbside is now open at Gordon-Nash Library!
Please see their website, www.gordonnashlibrary.org, for reservation instructions.
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 ).
Transfer Station Recycling
Currently the Transfer Station is only taking recyclables in the form of
clean cardboard (corrugated) and cans
clean cardboard (corrugated) and cans
We continue to follow the recommendations and guidelines provided by Federal, State and Local Health officials to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and protect our community.
While the State of Emergency remains in effect we will continue to direct glass and plastic into the compactor with all household trash. We continue to limit the number of vehicles at the compactor to a maximum of 2. The “mall” will remain closed for the duration of the State of Emergency.
Your understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
While the State of Emergency remains in effect we will continue to direct glass and plastic into the compactor with all household trash. We continue to limit the number of vehicles at the compactor to a maximum of 2. The “mall” will remain closed for the duration of the State of Emergency.
Your understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
BEWARE - Scams Related to Covid-19

Criminals are using concerns about the coronavirus for email and phone scams
Avoiding Scams, 3/26/20 - from the NH Dept. of Justice, Office of the Attorney General.
- If you are looking for news or information on the coronavirus, visit known reputable websites like the N.H. Dept. of Health & Human Service, U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) or the World Health Organization.
- Social Media companies are cracking down on ads spreading coronavirus conspiracies and fake cures, some ads may make it past their review process. Remember, it’s best to seek information on the disease from official sources like those mentioned above.
- Be on the lookout for phishing emails, which may appear to come from a trusted source. Remember, you can look at the sender’s details – specifically the part of the email address after the ‘@’ symbol – in the ‘From’ line to see if it looks legitimate.
- Be wary of emails or phone calls offering unexpected or unprompted information. Also be aware of emails from unfamiliar sources that contain links or attachments. Do not click on these links, as they could be embedded with malware.
- Remember, the no Governmental agency or reputable business will call you and ask for your Social Security number, Bank details, PIN numbers / passwords or other personally identifiable information.
- Cures – there is no cure or preventative vaccine.
- Stock opportunities for companies about to announce a cure.
- Programs to purchase early disbursement of Federal stimulus money.
- Free phones for people quarantined at home
- Charities and Crowdfunding… Don’t let anyone to rush you into making a donation, especially if they want the donation in cash, gift cards or wire transfer.
Police Department - Limited Access
We continue to follow the recommendations and guidelines provided by Federal, State and Local Health officials, taking the appropriate steps to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and protect our community; therefore, effective immediately, the Police Department will begin limiting access to the Public Lobby of the Police Department. Individuals needing copies of Police Reports, Pistol Permit Renewals, or initial Applications should call the department at 603-744-5423 to speak with an Officer or the Administrative Assistant.
New Hampton Police Department will have officers available to respond to emergency calls, crimes in progress, and preventative patrol within the community. Department personnel remain available to serve you by phone, mail, or by appointment. The 24-hour connection to the Dispatch Center is available by using the Call Box located to the right of the department’s front door.
We understand these precautions are not ideal, but we feel they are necessary to protect the public, our employees, and help our agency provide the Town with the best possible police service to keep our community safe and healthy.
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.
Police Department Activity
Click below for the most recent activity:
December 2020
Click here to be re-directed to the Police Department page to view activity for previous weeks