Town of Hampton - Lane Memorial Library

- TOWN CLERK -
The year 2006 sped by as we continued to keep up to date on the various changes brought about by the
Help America Vote Act. I spent considerable time in Concord representing Hampton as the new
software was being written. In the March 2006, election the town was a test site as the statewide
program became operational. It worked great with only a few minor bugs, which were worked out as
we became more familiar with the system.
The state requirements regarding dog licenses continue to present some difficulties. There are over
1700 licensed dogs in Hampton. Owners are reminded to license their pet by the end of the renewal
period April 30 th . This year the tag is in the shape of a dog’s head. So, if your pooch is not sporting
that tag, it’s time to get one. The fee is $9.00 per non-neutered animal and $6.50 for a neutered one.
($2.00 for senior citizens). Call us 926-0406 or e-mail us townclerk@hamptonnh.gov for more
information.
This year we will no longer offer boat registrations in this office. Technical difficulties have made it
no longer feasible. We hope to be able to offer this service sometime in the future.
In July, Betty Poliquin retired after ten years as Deputy. She always presented a friendly, amicable
attitude meeting new residents coming into the town office for the first time. We will miss her happy
disposition and her helpful and cooperative manner, and we wish her all the best in her new ventures.
At the same time we welcomed Jane Cypher as Deputy. Jane was secretary to the Hampton fire chief
and has already proven to be a capable and proficient member of our team.
When my fourth term comes to an end in March 2007 I will be retiring as Town Clerk. I have worked
here since 1983 when I started as a part-time clerk two days a week. It is a job I have enjoyed, from
the early days when I got to know the residents coming to register their cars, some with children in
tow, to the more recent years when those same children registered their own vehicles.
At this time I need to give special thanks to those whose advice I sought and who willingly provided
it. To all whose position within the town involved the Clerk’s office, thank you for the help and
cooperation your departments have continually extended to us. To the office staff, Jane, Joyce,
Davina, and Edith, your dedication and commitment have made my job look easy and have made my
workdays enjoyable.
Finally, I want extend my humble thanks to those residents who continually supported me through the
years with their votes and good wishes.
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven”
Respectfully submitted
Arleen Andreozzi, Town Clerk
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