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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New Hampton Public Safety Day

Please join us for a walk through of the Public Safety Building, 26 Intervale Drive, New Hampton

• Burgers & Hot Dogs
• Vendors
• 50/50 Raffle

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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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Come Join Us

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Beware of These Recent Scam Calls

CAUTION: The New Hampton Police Department wants to everyone that they have been taking several reports of phone scams, specifically Publisher’s Clearinghouse and IRS related. 
 

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Wildfire Season Started April 1st

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Open Call for Volunteers
for Planning, Zoning, Conservation & Old Home Day

 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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