Hampton Union

01/25/2025

Sign-up period for candidates for Winnacunnet School District election

HAMPTON — The sign-up period to file to be a candidate in the upcoming Winnacunnet School District March 11 election runs from Jan. 22-31, according to Winnacunnet School District Clerk Tracy Hamilton.

All interested individuals must sign up at the Hampton town clerk's office within this period, with those filing on the final day required to do so in person.

The positions to be filled include one three-year School Board member representing North Hampton and one three-year term on the Winnacunnet Budget Committee representing North Hampton.

The Winnacunnet School District deliberative session will take place at Winnacunnet High School Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. The Snow date is on Friday, Feb. 7.

01/22/2025

In the last 13 months, Hampton residents lost nearly a million dollars through phone, email, text, and social media scams, many involving crypto.

01/22/2025

Exeter Town Hall: $3M plus in upgrades recommended for historic venue

Over the years, the town hall has hosted town meetings, plays, concerts, dances, and even roller skating and a boxing match.

01/22/2025

A look at the history of Rose Lawn, the home at 226 Winnacunnet Road in Hampton.

01/22/2025

What's in a name? A lot, according to ZBA members who pushed for the coffee shop to be called "Hampton Falls Brew" instead of "Hampton Brew."

01/21/2025

Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she is rejecting new lobster regulations to "preserve this proud industry."

01/21/2025

North Hampton’s Budget Committee boosts the Fire Department’s overtime budget following the fire chief’s resignation. Here's why.

01/19/2025

Sign-up period for candidates for Hampton Falls election

HAMPTON FALLS — The sign-up period to file to be a candidate in the upcoming Hampton Falls March 11 election runs from Jan. 22-31.

All interested individuals must sign up at the Hampton Falls town clerk's office within this period, with those filing on the final day required to do so in person.

The town clerk’s office is open Monday–Wednesday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The office will be open from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31 for filing only.

The positions to be filled include one Cemetery Trustee for a 3-year term, one Cemetery Trustee for a 2-year term, two Library Trustees for a 3-year term, one Library Trustee for a 1-year term, two Planning Board members for a 3-year term, one Selectman for a 3-year term, one Trustee of Trust Funds for a 3-year term, one Trustee of Trust Funds for a 2-year term, and one Trustee of Trust Funds for a 1-year term.

Anyone interested in signing up may come to the Town Clerk’s office, during business hours, to sign up. You must already be a registered voter, and please bring a picture I.D.

01/19/2025

Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet at Cornerstone

HAMPTON — Cornerstone at Hampton will host an Alzheimer’s Support Group on Jan. 20.

The group will meet at 3 p.m. at the assisted living and memory support community, 298 Exeter Road, Hampton.

Dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia isn't easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you're going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. Spaces are limited. Contact Director of Compass Programming Patricia Corso at 603-929-6300 or [email protected] to reserve your spot.

01/17/2025

Sign-up period for candidates for Winnacunnet School District election

HAMPTON — The sign-up period to file to be a candidate in the upcoming Winnacunnet School District March 11 election runs from Jan. 22-31, according to Winnacunnet School District Clerk Tracy Hamilton.

All interested individuals must sign up at the Hampton town clerk's office within this period, with those filing on the final day required to do so in person. The office hours are Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with additional hours from 3 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 31 for candidate sign-ups only.

The positions to be filled include one three-year School Board member representing North Hampton and one three-year term on the Winnacunnet Budget Committee representing North Hampton.

The Winnacunnet School District deliberative session will take place at Winnacunnet High School Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. The Snow date is on Friday, Feb. 7.

01/17/2025

A Hampton man who owned restaurants in Massachusetts and Seabrook was sentenced to one year and one day in jail for defrauding the IRS and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue over six years.

Red's restaurant owner John Drivas gets jail time for failing to collect and pay taxes and for wire fraud.

01/16/2025

Sign-up period for candidates for Hampton election

HAMPTON — The sign-up period to file to be a candidate for town office in the upcoming March 11 town election runs from Jan. 22-31, according to Hampton Town Clerk Tracy Hamilton.

All interested individuals must sign up at the town clerk's office within this period, with those filing on the final day required to do so in person. The office hours are Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with additional hours from 3 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 31 for candidate sign-ups only.

The positions to be filled include one opening for a three-year term and one opening for a two-year term for selectmen; one opening for a two-year term for tax collector; one opening for a three-year term for town clerk; one opening for a three-year term for Supervisors of the Checklist; one opening for a three-year term for Trustees of the Trust Funds; two openings for a three-year term for library trustee; two openings for a three-year term for Planning Board; two openings for a three-year term and one opening for a one-year term for Budget Committee; and one opening for a three-year term for the Zoning Board.

Additionally, the town of Hampton's deliberative session will be held at the Hampton Academy Gymnasium on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 8:30 a.m.

01/16/2025

Rye Police Chief Kevin Walsh will oversee the Police Department while Jacob MacGlashing takes the helm of the Fire Department.

01/15/2025

A new regulation on catchable lobster size could significantly reduce lobster hauls this summer and lobstermen are fighting back.

01/14/2025

Hampton announces key dates for 2025 School District Meeting

HAMPTON — The Hampton School District recently announced key dates and events for the 2025 School District Meeting.

The Hampton Budget Committee public hearing on the budget (school and town) will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Hampton Town Hall.

The first session of the annual School District Meeting, known as the deliberative session, will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Hampton Academy auditorium, with a snow date of Feb. 6. Registered voters will consider the posted warrant.

The second session, the traditional voting day, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Voting will occur at Winnacunnet High School Dining Hall from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Absentee ballots can be obtained from the town clerk’s office at Hampton Town Hall until Monday, March 10.

The Hampton School District will elect two school board members and one school district clerk, each for a three-year term expiring in 2028. Candidates must file a declaration of candidacy at the town clerk’s office starting Wednesday, Jan. 22. The filing period ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31.

The warrant for the School District Meeting will be posted by Jan. 27 at the Town Hall, Lane Library, and Hampton schools. Additional information, including the proposed operating budget and warrant articles, will be available on the SAU 90 website.

01/14/2025

North Hampton residents demand an investigation into the resignations of their police and fire chiefs, citing no confidence in town leadership.

01/14/2025

“We did this as our way of giving back to the community,” Dean Merrill said.

01/14/2025

Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on I-95 southbound near mile marker 13 in Portsmouth, resulting in one death and two injuries.