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Red Cross Blood Drive
Sponsored by
New Hampton Community School, 5th Grade
Friday, May 17th
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
*** NEW LOCATION-- New Hampton Safety Complex
Please donate and help the fifth graders reach their goal!
 
Appointments are recommended-- to schedule call
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
or go online at redcrossblood.org
 
Thank you,
New Hampton Community School, 5th grade
 

Free Amateur Radio License Classes
Get Your Amateur Radio License - FREE Classes Start Soon!
 
Are you looking for a fun and rewarding hobby you can do both indoors and outdoors? One that will allow you to make new friends both locally and all across the world? Would you like to help protect yourself, your family, and your community in an emergency should cell phones not work? Would you like to help the community by providing critical communications at local public events?
 
You can do all that and much, much more by getting your amateur radio license. Huge advancements in technology have produced portable radios that are about the size of a smart phone! You can now carry a small ham radio in your pocket or purse.
 
A FREE six-week course is being held on Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Lakes Region General Hospital (LRGH) Healthcare offices in Laconia. The classes begin on April 10, 2013 and run through May 22, 2013.
 
You do NOT have to know or learn Morse Code to get your amateur radio license. There’s no age requirement either. People of all ages are encouraged to participate in this educational opportunity and exciting hobby.
 
The classes will be held in the LRGH Conference Room LL4 located at 80 Highland Street in Laconia, NH 03246. Contact Dick Christopher at 603-524-6567 or at n1lt@cnharc.org to preregister for this class or for more information. There are a limited number of seats available in the class, so contact Dick now. He’ll be teaching this class with co-instructor John Prickett. Informative videos will be shown the first night showing you a number of great things you can do with an amateur radio and your new license!
 

2012 Annual Reports Available

Selectman Kenneth Mertz presenting flowers to Linda Morgan and informing her that the 2012 Annual Report has been dedicated to her - for her service to the community and to children. She was New Hampton's first Selectwoman serving from 1986 - 1989.

The 2012 Annual Reports for the Town of New Hampton are now available. They will be available at the Town Office, Transfer Station, Gordon-Nash Library, and the Post Office.

Click here to be redirected to the Annual Report page for an electronic version.


WARNING-Fire Hazard
Important Message about Proper Storage of Your 9 Volt Batteries
Please read this important press release from the Office of the State Fire Marshall regarding the hazards of storing 9 volt batteries.
 
Press Release
 

Historical Society Programs
Click here for a list of their upcoming programs, beginning September 2012, through April 2013.
 

New Hampton Cemetery Association
The New Hampton Cemetery, located on Shingle Camp Hill Road, overlooking the New Hampton School campus, has lots available. Run by a board of directors, all lot owners are eligible to serve as members of the association. If you are interested in more information please contact Sexton, Joel Powers at 744-8356 or Director, Eugene Otis at 744-2815.
 
Information provided by Trudy Powers

NH DES Announcement
Important changes affecting some of their forms
 
In an effort to provide a higher quality, more streamlined permitting process for the regulated public, most Land Resources Management Programs (Alteration of Terrain Bureau, Subsurface Systems Bureau, Wetlands Bureau and the Shoreland Program) have undergone some significant changes in regards to permit application forms. Please refer to the Shoreland Program Website for the most current application forms as outdated forms will no longer be accepted.

Click here for the NH DES Announcement containing further details.


Notice

NOTICE

If you own real estate lots that were involuntarily merged by municipal action,

you may be able to have those lots restored to their pre-merger status.

Your property may qualify if two or more lots were merged for zoning, assessing, or taxation purposes and the merger occurred:

· During your ownership, without your consent; OR

· Prior to your ownership, if no previous owner consented to the merger.

To restore your property to pre-merger status, you must:

· Make a request to the local governing body

· No later than December 31, 2016.

Once restored:

· Your properties will once again become separate lots; however, they must still conform to applicable land use ordinances. Restoration does not cure non-conformity.

Read the full statute at http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXIV/674/674-39-aa.htm

Posted on 1/3/12
Medical Reserve Corps & Community Emergency Response Team

Click here to read their latest newsletter called "The Responder", which highlights efforts of these local volunteers.

Posted on 12/28/11


Community Action Program
 

Access to basic and essential services can be challenging for residents who are unable to obtain reliable transportation due to age and disability or other limiting circumstances. Volunteer drivers provide door-to-door service as well as feeder service to public transportation services and routes.

Click here to learn how you can help.



Posted on: 9/15/2011


Dept. of Health & Human Services
NH DHHS is recommending individuals get the annual flu vaccine.
Click here to read their press release dated September 12th. 

Posted on: 9/13/2011


Snake River Natural Resources

As previously announced in a press release (click here to read "Half-Mile of River Frontage Gets New Conservation Protection”) the New Hampton Conservation Commission contracted for a Natural Resources Inventory of the Spear Property that it purchased in 2010, which protected an 8.57 acre strip of land with about 2800 feet of frontage on the Snake River. This conservation land includes diverse wetlands and an upland buffer. These provide fish and wildlife habitat, and protect the water quality of Lake Waukewan, as well as the town's tax base.

Abenaki Environmental Services of Bristol, in conjunction with Ilex Wetlands Consultants of Wolfeboro, assessed the significant natural resources of the property. The commission plans to use the inventory to educate the public about these resources, note any changes from the baseline that it establishes, and plan for future use and management of the property and adjacent areas.

Among the functions and values for the property noted are the following:

• Groundwater Discharge

• Floodflow Detention

• Fish, Shellfish, and Wildlife Habitat, including Endangered Species

• Sediment and Toxicant Retention

• Nutrient Removal

• Shoreline Stabilization

• Recreation

• Visual Quality and Aesthetics

• Educational and Scientific Value

The commission is continuing its efforts to protect the Snake River and other wetlands in town.

Click here to see the complete 51-page report (PDF file).

Posted on: 8/9/2011




Health Dept. Press Release - Mosquito and Tick Bites
 

Health Department Encourages New Hampshire Residents to

Take Precautions against Mosquito and Tick Bites

 

Click here for the Press Release, dated June 2, 2011

 

Click here for Prevention Guidelines for West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)

 

Click here for a EEE Risk Map for NH

 

Click here for a Lyme Disease Fact Sheet



Posted on: 6/8/2011


FDA ALERT- Simply Thick

From NH Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services

FDA Alert: SimplyThick may be related to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

NH Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) recommends:
* Not to feed SimplyThick, a thickening agent for the management of swallowing disorders, to infants born before 37 weeks as this product may cause necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
* Report cases of NEC in infants consuming SimplyThick to emergency.operations@fda.hhs.gov

Click here for further details



Posted on: 5/26/2011


New Rules Regarding Sewage Disposal Systems
 

Effective April 16, 2011 revisions to Subdivision & Individual Sewage Disposal System Design Rules were adopted by NH DES. 
Repair or replacement of residential sewage disposal systems must go through an application process.

 

Click here for further information from the NH Department of Environmental Services.

 

Go to the NHDES link listed below for amended rule details http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/legal/rulemaking/index.htm#aquality



Posted on: 5/3/2011


Northern Pass Project

Proposed Project by Public Service of NH for Franklin, NH location called "The Northern Pass”

Several residents have expressed interest and concern and want to know more about the proposed project. New Hampton is on the transmission line route for the proposed Franklin plant. We have been told the line will run within existing right- of-ways through New Hampton. We have requested public meetings and been told that meetings are planned and will be held in 2011. We will keep you posted on any meetings scheduled to discuss this project.

For the Dept. of Energy Online Public Information and Involvement Resource relative to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) go to this link:
http://www.northernpasseis.us/Contact_Us/index.asp

To see the Northern Pass Transmission Line Project Preliminary Preferred and Alternate Routes in New Hampton, click here.

If you have additional questions go to: http://www.northernpass.us/ where you will find information on the project.



Posted on: 3/11/2011


Public Scoping Meetings

Click here for information relative to Public Scoping meetings being held in various NH locations over the next few weeks.

Click here to read the US Dept. of Energy's "Note to Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Scoping Participants for Northern Pass Transmission Line Project"

Follow this link to read similar Public Process information on the Northern Pass website: http://northernpasseis.us/Involved/scoping_process.asp



Posted on: 3/7/2011


Proposed Project by PSNH-The Northern Pass

On Thursday, March 10, 2011, at 6:30 PM, representatives from the Northern Pass project will meet with the Board of Selectmen for an informational meeting.

A formal public hearing/meeting is expected to be scheduled in the upcoming weeks.

Proposed Project by Public Service of NH for Franklin, NH location called "The Northern Pass”

Several residents have expressed interest and concern and want to know more about the proposed project announced in the newspaper a few weeks ago. New Hampton is on the transmission line route for the proposed Franklin plant. We have been told the line will run within existing right- of-ways through New Hampton. We have requested public meetings and been told that meetings are planned and will be held in 2011. We will keep you posted on any meetings scheduled to discuss this project.

To see the Northern Pass Transmission Line Project Preliminary Preferred and Alternate Routes in New Hampton click here.

If you have additional questions go to: http://www.northernpass.us/ where you will find information on the project.



Posted on: 2/24/2011


New Hampton Garden Club is Seeking New Members
 

The New Hampton Garden Club is reaching out to the community to get new members.  The Garden Club meets the 1st Tuesday, April through December, at the Gordon-Nash Library.  These meetings begin at 9:30 AM and start with coffee and refreshments before their business meeting and program.  It is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new friends while learning more about all phases of gardening.  Their biggest projects are civic beautification, garden therapy to the elderly at Golden Crest Retirement Community, and working with the 5th Grade Jr. Garden Club at the New Hampton Community School. The club also maintains a table at the library where members put weekly floral or hobby displays.  The dues are $12.50 and you can pick up a membership flyer at the library or just send your name, address, and contact information with a check made out to the New Hampton Garden Club and mail it to PO Box 242, New Hampton, NH 03256. 

Ellie Morrison, Treasurer and Membership Chair



Posted on: 1/20/2011


Facing Foreclosure?

Last year the Banking Department teamed with Governor Lynch, the Attorney General, and the NH Housing Finance Authority to develop http://www.homehelpnh.org/. This web site contains answers to many frequently asked questions and the phone numbers to all the HUD approved housing counselors in the State.

As you know this is a difficult time for many and some simply don't know where to turn for help. Click here to see their flyer.



Posted on: 6/16/2010


Become Involved

Town Committees, Boards and Commissions are looking for new members.

Please click on the Board and Commission overview to learn how you can contribute to your community and the time committment involved with each.
Interested residents may complete the fill-in form listed below and submit it to the Selectmen's Office.

Overview of each Board and Commission
Volunteer Interest Form



Posted on: 4/2/2010


From Division of Fire Safety
Click here for a bulletin on Carbon Monoxide Detection Devices in Dwellings - requirements effective January 1, 2010.

Posted on: 1/5/2010


New Hampton's Senior Citizen Programs
Peace of mind for Senior Citizens - Click here to get details on the Senior Citizen Telephone Reassurance Program. N.H.E.L.P. (New Hampton Elderly Liaison Program) - Become involved in the I.C.E. Initiative. Click here for details

Posted on: 3/7/2008