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 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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Immediate Job Opening
 
Competitive hourly rate based on experience, Health Insurance, Retirement Plan and immediate access to Paid-Time-Off are just some of our benefits.
 
Candidates must possess a New Hampshire Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), have heavy and light equipment operation experience and be able to perform manual tasks related to highway maintenance. Knowledge of road construction and related equipment is preferred
 
Interested and qualified persons can obtain an application at the Town Office, 6 Pinnacle Hill Road, New Hampton 03256, or download the job application here.
 

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2022 Tax Rate and 2nd Issue Tax Bills
The 2022 tax rate for New Hampton was set by NH Dept of Revenue at $19.39 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. 
 

Taxing Jusisdiction	Rate	Change from 2021
Town	$  6.67	+ 5.4%;  +0.34 cents (forecasted to be $7.17)
School	$  9.97	+ 6.3%;  +0.59 cents
State Ed.	$  1.44	-25.7%;  -0.50 cents
County	$  1.31	+20.2%; +0.22 cents
Total Tax Rate	$19.39	per $1,000 of assessed valuation

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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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