2000 - Lane Memorial Library

Town of Hampton 

New Hampshire 

ANNUAL REPORT 

For the Year Ending 

December 31, 2000

EMERGENCY NUMBERS 

FIRE EMERGENCY 9-1-1 

AMBULANCE EMERGENCY 9-1-1 

POLICE EMERGENCY 9-1-1 

Be sure to give your address and name and a call back number as well as clearly stating 

the nature of the emergency. DO NOT HANG UP until you are sure your message has 

been understood. 

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 

FOR ANSWERS ON CALL THE AT: 

Administration Town Manager 926-6766 

Assessment of Property Assessing Office 929-5837 

Bills & Accounts Accounting 929-5815 

Building/Electrical Permits Building Inspector 929-591 

Cemeteries High Street Cemetery 926-6659 

Certificates of Occupancy Building Inspector 929-591 

District Court Clerk of Courts 926-8117 

Dog Licenses Town Clerk 926-0406 

Elections/Voter Reg. Town Clerk 926-0406 

Fire Routine Business Fire Department 926-3316 

Health Complaints & Inspections Building Inspector 929-591 

Library Lane Memorial Library 926-3368 

Motor Vehicle Registrations Town Clerk 926-0406 

Police Routine Business Police Department 929-4444 

Recreation & Parks Recreation Department 926-3932 

Rubbish Collection Public Works 926-3202 

Transfer Station Public Works 926-4402 

Taxes Tax Collector 926-6769 

Welfare Assistance Welfare Office 926-5948 

Zoning & Building Codes Building Inspector 926-5826 

HOURS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 

Town Offices are open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday 

Tax Collector - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, drive-up service available 

Town Clerk is open 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday and 

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday 

Lane Memorial Library - Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

Welfare Office - Mon. thru Fri. 

Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

9:00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. by appointment 

COVER PHOTOGRAPH: "Millennium Dawn" made by James S. Barrington, Town Manager, on 

the morning of the millennium at Hampton Beach, 1/1/00.


New Hampshire 

rd 

363 Annual Report 

for the 

Fiscal Year 

Ended December 3 1 

, 2000

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INDEX 

Page 

Dedication 2 

Town Officials 3 

Executive Summary 

Report from the Board of Selectmen 9 

Town Manager' s Report 

1 

Town Meeting Minutes -2000 14 

Election Results - Presidential Primary 45 

State Primary 46 

General Election 47 

General Government 

Assessing Department 48 

Building Department 49 

Fire Department 50 

Police Department 5 

Public Works Department 53 

Recreation & Parks Department 55 

Report of the Library 58 

Tax Collector's Report 60 

Town Clerk's Report 62 

Committee Reports 

Cemetery Trustees 64 

Conservation Commission 65 

Heritage Commission 67 

Highway Safety Committee 68 

Leased Land Real Estate Commission 69 

Mosquito Control Commission 70 

Planning Board 7 

Trustees of the Trust Funds 72 

USS HAMPTON Committee 74 

General Information 

New Employees of Town 76 

Retirees of Town 78 

Town Warrant (Colored Pages) 

Center 

Vital Statistics 80 

Financial Information 

Report from the NH Senate 79 

Wages of Town Employees 89 

Taxable Valuation/Tax Rate 98 

Audit/Financial Report 101

DEDICATION 

The Town of Hampton's Annual Report for 2000 is 

dedicated to the memory of the following persons who 

served in Town government positions - both elective and 

appointive, as well as in our operational departments. An 

appreciative community honors their years of public 

service. 

Don Butler- 

Recreation and Parks Advisory Council 

Charles Chisolm - Transfer Station Attendant 

James Hamilton - Municipal Budget Committee

Warburton, 

ELECTED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS 

Board of Selectmen 

Brian C . Chairman 929- 1517 

William H. Sullivan, Vice Chairman 926-1497 

Virginia B. Bridle 926-7216 

James A. Workman 926-7932 

Bonnie B. Searle 929-0068 

Rockingham County Officials (District 1) 

Katherin "Kate" Pratt, County Commissioner 926-353 

Brentwood Office 679-2256 

Edward "Sandy" Buck, County Treasurer 679-9068 

James Reams, County Attorney 679-4249 

State Representatives (Rockingham District 22) 

Russell Bridle 926-8694 

Sheila Francoeur 926-2554 

Jane Kelley 926-2903 

Ralph Woekel 929-7033 

Pamela Saia 929-4990 

State Senator (District 23) 

Beverly Hollingworth 926-4880 

Executive Councilor (District 3) 

Ruth L. Griffin 436-5272 

Governor 

Jeanne Shaheen 27 1 -2 1 2 

Citizen's Service Number 1-800-852-3456 

Congressman (First District of New Hampshire) 

JohnE. Sununu 1-202-225-5456 

United States Senators 

Bob Smith 1-800-922-2230 

Judd Gregg 431-2171 

President 

George W. Bush White House Switchboard 1-202-456-1414 

Comments and Opinions 1-202-456-7639

Elected 

Moderator 

Selectmen 

Town Clerk 

HAMPTON TOWN OFFICERS/2000 

Term Expires 

Paul Lessard 2002 

Brian C. Warburton 2001 

William H. Sullivan 2002 

Virginia B. Bridle 2002 

James A. Workman 2003 

Bonnie B. Searle 2003 

Arleen Andreozzi 2001 

Tax Collector 

Joyce Sheehan 

2003 

Treasurer 

Trustees of the Trust Funds 

Ellen M. Lavin 

Robert V. Lessard, Chairman 

John J. Kelley, Sr., Bookkeeper 

Jane Kelley, Clerk 

2002 

2001 

2003 

2002 

Supervisors of the Checklist 

Charlotte K. Preston, Chairman 

Judith A. Dubois 

Marilyn Henderson 

2004 

2002 

2006 

Planning Board 

Alternates: 

Municipal Budget Committee 

Thomas J. 

Gillick, Chairman 

Peter B. Olney, Vice Chairman 

Sharleene Hurst, Clerk 

Keith R. Lessard 

Cliff Pratt 

Robert Viviano 

James A. Workman, Selectman Member 

Daniel Trahan 

Edward "Sandy" Buck 

Craig Salomon 

Michael Roy 

James Tierney, Chairman 

Richard Hansen 

Warren Leavitt 

John Callanan 

Sharleene Hurst 

Suzanne Roy 

Lee E. Hurst, III 

Frederick C. Rice 

Debra Jackson (Resigned) 

James Turtle (Resigned) 

Lisa Beaudry (Resigned) 

Richard Reniere (Appointed) 

Michael Plouffe (Appointed) 

Sandra Nickerson (Appointed) 

Virginia Bridle, Selectman 

Irene McCain, School Board 

Skip Windemiller, Precinct Member 

2002 

2003 

2003 

2001 

2001 

2002 

2001 

2002 

2001 

2002 

2003 

2001 

2001 

2001 

2002 

2002 

2002 

2003 

2003 

2003 

2003 

2002 

2001 

2001 

2001 

2001 

2001 

2001

Chairman 

Library Trustees 

Cemetery Trustees 

Zoning Board of 

Adjustment 

Alternates: 

Mary Lou O'Connor , 2002 

Judy Geller 2001 

Barbara Rallis 2003 

Lenore Patton 2002 

Sara Casassa 2003 

Betty Ann Lavalee, Alternate 2001 

Lynn Blume, Alternate 2001 

Richard Bateman, Chairman 2001 

Brian Lacey 2003 

Matthew J. Shaw 2002 

Curtis G. McCrady, Chairman 2002 

Robert "Vic" Lessard, Vice Chairman 2000 

Wendell C. Ring, Jr., Clerk 2001 

Bruce Nickerson 2000 

Richard True 2000 

Judith Doyle 2000 

Charter Commission 

Robert "Bob" Preston, Chairman 

Armando Andreozzi 

Victor R. DeMarco 

Sharleene P. Hurst 

David Lang 

Arthur J. Moody 

Daniel A. Nersesian 

Frederick C Rice 

Mary-Louise Woolsey 

APPOINTED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 

Sept. 2001 

Conservation Commission 

Alternates: 

Vivianne G. Marcotte, Chairman 

Bonnie P. Thimble 

Peter Tilton, Jr. 

Ellen Goethel 

Daniel P. Gangai 

Nancy Batchelder 

Ralph Fatello 

Ralph Falk 

Fred Palazzolo 

2003 

2001 

2001 

2001 

2002 

2003 

2002 

2001 

2002 

Highway Safety Committee 

Alternates: 

Alfred Greenfeld, Chairman 

Judith A. Park 

Robert R. Ross 


Dean Ellis 

Jane Cameron 

2002 

2001 

2001 

2002 

2002 

2001

Leased Land Real Estate 

Commission 

Glyn P. Eastman, Chairman 

Hollis W. Blake 

John H. Woodburn 

Arthur J. Moody, Clerk 

Raymond E. Alie 

2001 

2002 

2003 

2004 

2002 

Mosquito Control Commission 

Shade Tree Commission 

Recreation Advisory 

Council 

Alternates: 

John Skumin 

Jean McGee 

Warren Leavitt 

Susan W. Erwin, Chairman 

Virginia Raub 

Marilyn Wallingford 

Michael O'Neil, Chairman 

Catherine Sullivan 

Darold Mosher 

Debra Jackson 

Jill Gosselin 

Suzanne Roy 

Betty Powell 

Jane Cameron 

Gerry McConnell 

William Sullivan, Sel. Rep. 

Chris Singleton, School Board Rep. 

Mark Mordecai, HYA Rep. 

Les Shepard 

Sharon Aslin 

2001 

2002 

2003 

2001 

2002 

2003 

2002 

2001 

2003 

2002 

2001 

2001 

2002 

2003 

2003 

2001 

2001 

2001 

2002 

2002 

Cable TV Advisory 

Commitee 

Growth Management 

Oversight Board 

Heritage Commission 

John W. Donaldson, Chairman 2003 

Brad Jett 2002 

Richard W. Bateman 2002 

Larry Poliquin 2001 

John Nickerson 2002 

William Sullivan (Selectmen) 2001 

Daniel Kehoe 2003 

Alfonso "Skip" Webb 2001 

Donald Tilbury 2001 

Elizabeth Aykroyd, Chairman 2003 

Brian Warburton, Sel. Rep. 2001 

Maryanne McAden, Clerk 2001 

Stephen Machines 2003 

Daniel Nersesian 2002 

Bruce Nickerson 2001 

Roger Syphers 2001 

Ansell Palmer, Alternate 2001 

Sharon Mullen, Alternate 2003 

Fred Rice, Alternate 2003 

Bonnie Thimble, Conservation Comm. Liaison 

Arleen Andreozzi, Town Clerk

USS HAMPTON Committee Edward "Sandy" Buck, Chairman 2002 

Katharin Pratt, Vice Chairman 2002 

Theresa McGinnis, Clerk 2002 

Richard Reniere, Treasurer 2002 

Kenneth W. Malcolm 2002 

Katherin C. Pratt 2002 

Walter A. Connor 2002 

Mark Ryan 2002 

Douglas S. Aykroyd 2002 

Dyana Lassonde 2002 

Daniel Nersesian 2002 

Insurance Review Committee John Tortorice 2001 

William Hayes 2001 

Brian Warburton 2001 

APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMISSIONS AND DISTRICTS 

Rockingham Planning Peter B.Olney April 1, 2001 

Commission Warren T. Bambury April 1, 2001 

Clifton J. Pratt April 1, 2001 

Seacoast Metropolitan Clifton J. Pratt June 30, 2001 

Planning Organization Warren T. Bambury June 30, 2001 

American Independence Advisory Jeremiah Lonergan June 30, 2001 

Committee Krystina Arrain June 30, 2001 

Southeast Regional Virginia Raub May 15, 2002 

Refuse Disposal District (SRDD/53B)

APPOINTED OFFICIALS 

Town Manager 

James S. Barrington 

Administrative Assistant 

Karen M. Anderson 

Director of Accounting 

Dawna Duhamel 

Building Inspector/Health Officer 

Assistant Building Inspector 

Code Enforcement Officer 

Kevin Schultz 

Kenneth Maple 

Robert Charrette 

Assessor 

Deputy Assessor 

Robert Estey 

Angela Boucher 

Chief Of Police 

William L. Wrenn, Jr. 

Fire Chief/Emergency Management Dir. 

Deputy Fire Chief 

Public Works Director 

Operations Manager 

Hank Lipe, Jr. 

Anthony Chouinard 

John R. Hangen 

Douglas A. Mellin 

Recreation Director 

Program Coordinator 

Parks Coordinator 

Dyana Lassonde 

Rene Boudreau 

Darren Patch 

Town Counsel 

SHAINES & McCEACHERN, - John H. McEachern, Esq. 

SHEEHAN, PHINNEY, BASS & GREEN - Reynold Perry, Negotiator 

Village District 

Hampton Beach Village District 

Commissioners 

Skip Windemiller, Jr. 

Michael Roy 

Michael O'Neill

As 

Chairman of 

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN 

your Board of Selectmen, it 

gives me a great deal of pleasure to 

present 

the report of the Board for the year 2000. 

The year 2000 arrived without any 

"Y2K" glitches. Like every other municipality, 

our Town took the necessary steps and 

precautions to guard against any failures to our 

computer systems and other vital equipment. It 

was business as usual as we started the new year. 

In January, at our first deliberative session of 

Town Meeting, the Board recognized John 

Walker for his many years of great service to the 

community, that last nine as Town Moderator. 

John also served with distinction on many other 

Boards in Town as well. Thanks, John!! 

The Board granted exceptions to the 

imposed sewer moratorium, most notably, the 

Hampton Playhouse Development. 

In February, the Board of Selectmen 

voted to join the Coalition Communities in 

opposition to the statewide property tax that 

resulted in Hampton being a donor community 

and paying monies for education to the State of 

New Hampshire. As of this writing, this is still 

ongoing, we are hopeful that when the new 

legislature convenes in Jan. 2001, that an 

equitable and fair solution to this volatile 

situation will come to pass. 

In March, we welcomed back Bonnie 

Searle to the Board. Jim Workman was also 

elected Selectman for the first time, having spent 

three years on the Planning Board. The 

townspeople approved many warrant articles, 

among them, upgrades to the Wastewater 

Treatment Plant and construction of a new police 

facility in the vicinity of the current building. 

Because of a pending lawsuit challenging the 

constitutionality of 3/5 vote, the facility has been 

on hold, pending a decision from the N.H 

Supreme Court. The voters also approved six 

collective bargaining contracts for a period of 

three years. A Charter Commission was 

established to look at different forms of 

government for the Town. 

In April, the Hampton Youth 

Association came before Board and updated us 

on a new irrigation system, new dugouts, and 

various improvements to Tuck Field, in concert 

with our Parks and Recreation Department. We 

also accepted donation of marshland for 

conversation purposes. The topic of jet ski 

enforcement received much debate, and the 

Board worked with the Town Manager, Police 

Chief, and State Marine Patrol to beef up 

enforcement. 

In May, we established a Town 

Insurance Committee to review our insurance 

policies for the Town. With Bill Hayes and John 

Tortorice, this has proven to be a very successful 

and effective committee. We reviewed proposals 

for Property and Liability and agreed to a three 

year contract with New Hampshire Municipal 

Association . 

Later on in the year, we reviewed 

our Workers Compensation coverage and also 

opted to go with NHMA. Combined, the Town 

will realize a savings of approximately $180,000 

dollars over three years. 

Later in the month, members of the 

Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, and the 

Chairman of the USS Hampton committee 

traveled to Norfolk, VA for the changing of 

command ceremony. It was truly a memorable 

experience for us and members of our namesake 

submarine. Also in May, following a March vote 

by Precinct residents, the Board met with the 

Precinct Commissioners and the Fire Chief to 

discuss the Precinct removing itself from 

provision of fire services and the Town assuming 

that responsibility. Those discussions remain 

ongoing. 

In June, an Eagle Scout project was 

completed , with the addition of a fence at East 

End Schoolhouse Park. We thank Matt Nevins 

and others who took part in this community 

endeavor. Our very own Police Chief, Bill 

Wrenn, was named by his peers as President of 

the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of 

Police for the 2000-2001 year. 

In July, the groundbreaking was held 

for the Gazebo at Marelli Square. As we speak, 

the Gazebo is up and was decorated at Christmas 

time. Landscaping and other finishing touches 

will be forthcoming. 

In August, the Cecil Group was hired as 

consultant for our Beach Master Plan Study. 

This is a very important and critical committee.

Members from across the community are 

gathering to discuss the future of Hampton 

Beach and our Town as a whole. The Board 

anxiously awaits their findings. And speaking of 

planning for the future, the Board authorized the 

hiring of a full time Town Planner. Jennifer 

Kimball has been an invaluable resource to the 

Town and the Planning Board. This was a much 

needed and important step in acquiring day to 

day expertise in planning and land use. 

Fire Chief Hank Lipe and the Fire 

Department started a fundraising campaign for a 

thermal imaging camera and was able to raise 

over $45,000 in a very short period of time due 

to the generosity of businesses and residents. 

In September, we were named by 

FEMA a Project Impact Community, which 

could open the door for great opportunities for 

the Town. There was also lots of discussion 

regarding the placement of new bathrooms on 

the beach and a well-attended public hearing 

took place. The State decided to relocate them on 

to the sands at Hampton Beach across the way 

from where they are now. 

More great news: Reconstruction of 

Route 1 started and continued until Dec. 1. The 

State and contractor, Severino Construction will 

resume in the spring. It is going to look real nice 

when it is done!!! 

The Charter Commission released their 

proposal for Hampton to change to Town 

Manager/Town Council from of government 

with nine member council. This will be voted on 

in March 2001. 

We also welcomed thousands of people 

to the 11* Annual Seafood Festival. This proved 

to be the most successful ever. Led by Chamber 

President Doc Noel, Event General Chairman 

Jerry Dignam, and hundreds of volunteers, the 

Festival offered something for everyone, from 

entertainment, to great food, to all kinds of 

crafts. This year for the first time the Chamber 

worked with the Hampton Rotary to accept a 

nominal donation from festival goers to help 

defray the enormous cost of putting on such a 

large event. 

Senior Appreciation Days followed 

the next week and fun was had by all as well. 

In October, Selectman Ginny Bridle and 

others put on the third annual Founders Day 

Picnic and lots of fun was had by people of all 

ages. In November, Town Manager James 

Barrington celebrated his 4 anniversary with the 

Town. The Board of Selectmen awarded him a 

new three year contract for the outstanding 

contributions and leadership that he has brought 

to the Town. We also started to finalize of 

contracts for the Highland Avenue project. This 

is the main road from 101 into Hampton Beach 

and it is important that this project gets 

completed in a timely manner. 

In December we finished up our 

Budget process and also discussed upcoming 

warrant articles. The 2001 Budget took a new 

twist this year. Under new guidelines from the 

Budget Committee, the Manager and the 

Department heads were asked to come in with a 

maximum of 3 1/2% increase over last year. The 

Department heads did just that, and this new 

process of having discussions up front before the 

budget process seems to have been successful. 

Finally, through it all, the Board 

continued to make informed decisions on items 

before us week after week. At all times, we put 

the best interests of our citizens in mind when 

making our decisions. We continued the good 

news segment at the beginning of every 

meeting. Throughout the year, we welcomed 

you, the townspeople, to watch our meetings, to 

take part in this process. We asked you to 

engage in debate on the issues, to try to 

understand what our Town is all about. Above 

all, our Board seeks to be the educator. 

Television and the print media afford us the 

opportunity to be a well informed community. 

takes all of us working together as a team to 

make a town work. 

I want to thank my colleagues, our 

Town Manager, our administrative assistant, our 

department heads, all our beloved town 

employees, and the citizens of Hampton for the 

honor of serving you as your Chairman this past 

year. I love public service, and I love our town 

and its people. 

I leave you with a saying from a 

great American, Thomas Jefferson: 

"The force of public opinion cannot be resisted 

when permitted freely to be expressed. Whenever 

the people are well informed, they can be trusted 

with their own Government." 

Regards, 

Brian C. Warburton, Chairman 

Board of Selectmen 2000-2001 

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Hampton Board of Selectmen 

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Front Row: Virginia B. Bridle, Brian C. Warburton, Chairman, William H. Sullivan, 

Vice Chairman; 

Back Row: Bonnie B. Searle, James A. Workman 

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The 

year 2000 (Y2K) was anticipated with 

eagerness and trepidation. The New Year 

was greeted with celebrations, fireworks, 

and relief that immunizations against the Y2K 

bug had been largely successful. Extra police, 

fire, and public works personnel awaited the 

coming of midnight and (thankfully) went home 

without significant incident. 

The voters at the 2000 Town Meeting 

were in a giving mood - voting YES on almost 

all of the money articles presented. The six union 

contracts were funded and most health agency 

requests were approved as separate articles. Two 

large capital improvement projects were 

approved. The upgrades to the waste water 

treatment plant passed by a greater than 2/3 

margin and were underway by the end of the 

summer. The new police station passed by 62% 

and became stymied in a lawsuit challenging the 

constitutionality of the law requiring a 60% 

margin for approval of bonded articles. Action 

awaits a decision by the New Hampshire 

Supreme Court - itself stymied in allegations of 

judicial misconduct and impeachment of the 

Chief Justice. As the report is being prepared, the 

Court has heard the case, but there has been no 

ruling. 

In May, Chairman Warburton, Vice- 

Chairman Sullivan, Selectman Workman, 

Committee Chairman Sandy Buck, and I went to 

Virginia to take part in the USS Hampton 

Change of Command ceremony that saw John 

Lovering replace Mike Matthis. We later had a 

quick visit from Commander Lovering and about 

25 members of the crew while the Hampton was 

briefly staying in Connecticut. 

Town Manager's Report 

The winter of 1999 - 2000 didn't bring 

snow until January. It was another mild winter 

followed by a summer that was wet and cool. 

Many folks were left wondering if summer 

would actually come in 2000. The hottest 

weather didn't arrive until the fall foliage season. 

The long-awaited Route 1 

reconstruction project finally began. While there 

are temporary disruptions in traffic, we all look 

forward to tremendous improvements by the end 

of 2001. The schedule calls for continued work 

in the spring with finishing work being 

completed in the fall of 2001. In the meantime, 

Route 101 was finally opened all the way into 

Hampton. 

The 2000 Town Meeting approved a 

Selectmen sponsored warrant article that 

transferred the Building Inspector from the 

Board of Selectmen to the Town Manager. Kevin 

Schultz was hired to fill the vacant position. The 

building department worked hard all summer on 

the certificate of occupancy program. 

In the spring, the Town was notified 

that there would not be an extension of the 

Circuit Rider contract with Rockingham 

Planning Commission. After discussion, the 

Board of Selectmen approved the hiring of a 

Town Planner. Jennifer Kimball became 

Hampton's first Town Planner and immediately 

went to work on a variety of projects. There was 

a flood mitigation grant proposal that had begun 

and that is expected to appear on the 2001 

Warrant. Jennifer is also involved in the 

Community Rating System (CRS) that can help 

reduce flood insurance premiums for everyone in 

town with NFIP flood insurance. The FEMA 

Project Impact program is another initiative that 

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has as its goal the creating of disaster resistant 

communities. All of these projects are in addition 

to her regular duties including site plan review 

and staff support for the Planning Board. 

The Hampton Beach Master Plan that is 

jointly funded by the Town, DRED, and a 

Coastal grant is another project that attracted the 

Town Planner's work immediately. With a large 

committee of citizens and a consulting firm 

working together on the plan, this new planning 

initiative promises to offer exciting alternatives 

for a vision of what Hampton Beach can become 

over the next 50 years. Citizens should stay 

attuned to the activities of the development of 

the plan during 200 1 

A third new position created in 2000 is 

the Parks Coordinator position in the Recreation 

and Parks Department. Darren Patch was hired to 

fill this role. His efforts thus far were most 

evident in the maintenance of the Town's public 

lands, but the spring should showcase his efforts 

to begin a planting program to bring colorful 

blossoms to town. 

With all the new faces, there were also 

many "old" and familiar faces that left. John 

Walker retired as Moderator. The Fire 

Department saw the retirement of Captain Jack 

Goodwin; and Sergeant Bob Towler and 

Communications Specialist Carolyn Petit retired 

from the Police Department. 

While the reconstruction of Highland 

Avenue has been a topic of work for at least the 

last four years, the contract was finally signed 

with work scheduled to begin in the spring of 

2001. This project grew into a multi-disciplinary 

effort involving paving, sidewalks, storm sewer, 

sanitary sewer, curb & gutter, and salt marsh 

restoration with catch basins designed to catch 

and remove oils and contaminates from the 

runoff water before it enters the tidal marsh. 

The 2000 Town Meeting also approved 

the creation of a Charter Commission and elected 

its nine members. During the year the Charter 

Commission worked to develop a proposal for 

the voters to review and act upon at the 2001 

Town Meeting. 

Of course, the year 2000 will be 

remembered for many things. People around the 

world stayed up late watching the midnight 

celebrations around the globe. The sun dawned 

on each time zone and brought new celebrations 

and new hopes. The Presidential primaries in 

New Hampshire brought upsets and tight races - 

a preview of the fall general election. The 

Olympics brought fame to New Hampshire 

through gold medals for Jenny Thompson of 

Dover. Then there was the Presidential election 

that wouldn't end. It was one of those elections 

for the history books. It virtually ended twice on 

election night and then didn't end for over a 

month. In the end, it brought questions about 

some of our longest held institutions but a 

demonstration of the strength of our system of 

election that transfers power without violence in 

a world that seems to draw its life from death in 

its political systems. 

With all the publicity about the 

beginning of the new millennium, it is truly 

January 1, 2001, that will usher in that historic 

end and beginning. Being an optimist, I look 

forward to the new challenges and the new 

opportunities. Being a realist, I know that we 

have much work to do. Thank you to the 

Selectmen who have worked to make Hampton a 

better place. Thank you to the department heads 

and employees who have brought forth 

exceptional efforts to provide quality services to 

our citizens. Thank you to the citizens who have 

been creative and supportive, and who have 

never given up on the dream of Life in 

Hampton - A Secret Worth Sharing! 

Respectfully submitted, 

James S. Barrington, 

Town Manager 

There is an appointed time for 

everything. And there is a time for 

every event under heaven - 

Ecclesiastes 3:1 

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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 

FEBRUARY 5, 2000 

RESULTS OF BALLOTING 

MARCH 14, 2000 

Moderator John Walker opened the February 5, 2000 Deliberative Session of the Annual 

Town Meeting at 8:41 AM in the Winnacunnet Community Auditorium. Selectman Frederick C. 

Rice led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 

Rev. Stonie delivered the invocation. 

Present at the meeting and introduced by the moderator were: John Hangen, Director of Public 

Works; William Wrenn, Chief of Police; Henry Lipe, Fire Chief; James Barrington, Town Manager; 

Brian Warburton, Vice-Chairman, Board of Selectmen; Frederick Rice, Chairman, Board of 

Selectmen; John McEachem, Town Counsel; Bonnie Searle, Selectman, Virginia Bridle, Selectman; 

James Tierney, Chairman, Municipal Budget Committee, Arleen Andreozzi, Town Clerk; Dawna 

Duhamel, Director of Accounting; Karen Anderson, Administrative Assistant; and Dyana Lassonde, 

Director of Parks and Recreation. Selectman William Sullivan was absent due to illness. 

Moderator Walker explained the rules by which the meeting would be conducted. John 

Donaldson moved to suspend reading of the warrant in its entirety. Seconded by Michael Plouffe. 

So Voted. 

James Barrington and Brian Warburton interrupted the proceedings to present John Walker 

with a plaque honoring him for his 21 years of service to the town. He received congratulatory 

wishes from the selectmen and a standing ovation from the assembly. 

Mr. Arthur Moody asked to be allowed to address the planning board articles. Moderator 

Walker granted this. Mr. Moody stated of these five zoning articles, three of the four contain 

definitions that are not mentioned in the zoning article book. He said, although the sign ordinance 

had been suspended by the selectmen and reviewed by the planning board only a small percentage of 

changes were made. He felt it is still very oppressive and town meeting would be considering this 

ordinance again in the future. 

Mr. Kevin Lonergan echoed those statements adding that it was very convoluted with many 

contradictions. He indicated that for the first time banners would be allowed in residential areas. 

Moderator Walker stated that all articles would be on the ballot as written or as amended. 

Once they are discussed no additional action is necessary. They are automatically on the ballot. He 

would honor requests to prohibit further action on the article. 

(Articles 1,3,4,5,6, and 7 were not discussed individually on February 5, 2000 but for constancy the 

articles are reported here in numerical order) 

On March 14, 2000 Moderator Walker declared the polls open at 7:00 AM to close at 8:00 PM. 

Number of voters at polls 3280. Absentee ballots cast 652. Total number of votes cast 3280. 

ARTICLE 1 

To choose by non-partisan ballot: One Moderator for Two Years; Two Selectmen for Three 

Years; One Tax Collector for Three Years; One Supervisor of the Checklist for Six Years; One 

Trustee of the Trust Funds for Three Years; Two Library Trustees for Three Years; One Library 

Trustee for One Year; Two Planning Board Members for Three Years; One Cemetery Trustee for 

Three Years; Four Municipal Budget Committee Members for Three Years; One Municipal Budget 

Committee member for Two Years; One Municipal Budget Committee Member for One Year; Two 

Zoning Board of Adjustment Members for Three Years; One Zoning Board of Adjustment Member 

for Two Years. Nine Charter Commission members for Eighteen Months. 

MODERATOR 

TAX COLLECTOR 

Paul F. Lessard 2909* Marie E. Mahoney 773 

Joyce Sheehan 2626* 

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Andreozzi 

SELECTMAN 

John "Jack" Lessard 805 

Daniel A. Nersesian 501 

2863* 

Sandra L. Nickerson 746 

Michael T. Plouffe 914 

Bonnie B. Searle 1206* 

James "Jim" W. Tierney, Jr. 755 

Alan "Woody" Wood 144 

James Workman 1953* 

SUPERVISOR OF THE CHECKLIST 

Marilyn S. Henderson 2872* 

PLANNING BOARD 

Sharleene P. Hurst 

Peter B. Olney 

Michael Roy (write-in) 

Al Jackson (write-in) 

2047* 

2318* 

314 

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MUNICIPAL BUDGET COMMITTEE 

For Three Years 

Lee E. Hurst III 2101* 

Deborah N. Jackson 2374* 

Frederick C. Rice 2024* 

James A. Turtle 2366* 

MUNICIPAL BUDGET COMMITTEE For Two Years 

Richard Hansen 1814* 

Richard E. Reniere 880 

MUNICIPAL BUDGET COMMITTEE For One Year 

Victor R. DeMarco 2365* 

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT For Three Years 

Robert V. "Vic" Lessard 2043* 

Bruce I. Nickerson 1977* 

Pamela Saia 1608 

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT For Two Years 

Arthur J. Moody 1300 

Richard True 2000* 

* denotes winner 

TRUSTEE of the TRUST FUNDS 

John J. Kelley 

LIBRARY TRUSTEE For (3) Years 

Sara M. Casassa 2599* 

Jeremiah Lonergan 1415 

Barbara Rallis 1708* 

LIBRARY TRUSTEE for One Year 

Judith Geller 1742* 

Lenore Patton 1511 

CEMETERY TRUSTEE 

Brian A. Lacey 2817* 

CHARTER COMMISSION 

For Eighteen Months (to serve only 

in the event Article 59 passes) 

Armando S . 1 1 7 * 1 

Edward R. Buck 1014 

Patrick J. Collins 820 

Victor R. DeMarco 1120* 

Gerald M. Dignam 1051 

Sharleene P. Hurst 1248* 

John J. Kavanagh 648 

David Lang 1 197* 

Kenneth "Ken" Malcolm 942 

Francis P. McMahon 514 

Arthur J. Moody 1098* 

Daniel A. Nersesian 1079* 

Ashton J. Norton 876 

Colleenann Prescott 892 

Robert "Bob" Preston 2093* 


Frederick C. Rice 1224* 

Pamela Saia 938 

Craig N. Salomon 1031 

Robert Searle 898 

Mary-Louise Woolsey 1369* 

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A 

ARTICLE 2 

Shall we adopt an exemption for the disabled? 

The exemption based on assessed value, for 

qualified taxpayers shall be $25,000. To qualify, the person must have been a New Hampshire 

resident for at least 5 years and own and occupy the real estate individually or jointly, or if the real 

estate is owned by a spouse, they must have been married for at least five years. In addition, the 

taxpayer must have a net income of not more than $21,000 or, if married, a combined net income of 

not more than $30,000; and own assets not in excess of $50,000 excluding the value of the person's 

residence. 

Moved by Virginia Bridle 

Seconded by James Tiemey 

No discussion was heard and Mr. Walker stated that this would be on the ballot as written. 

Results of Balloting March 14, 2000 

Article 2 passed 

Yes 2348 No 945 

ARTICLE 3 

Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1 to amend Article I, Section 1.6, 

Definitions as proposed by the Planning Board to add the following: " Fence : An artificially 

constructed barrier of any material or combination of materials erected to enclose, screen, or separate 

areas." 



Yes 2210 No 920 

ARTICLE 4 


A motor home 

Definitions as proposed by the Planning Board to add the following: " Motor Home : 

built on a truck or bus chassis and designed to serve as self-contained living quarters for recreational 

travel." 



Yes 2494 No 1023 

ARTICLE 5 


Definitions as proposed by the Planning Board to add the following: " Tent : portable shelter, as of 

canvas, stretched over a supporting framework of poles with ropes and pegs. 



Yes 2531 No 960 

ARTICLE 6 


Definitions as proposed by the Planning Board to add the following: " Trailer : A structure standing on 

wheels, towed or hauled by another vehicle, and used for short-term human occupancy, carrying of 

materials, goods, or objects, or as a temporary office." 



Yes 2470 No 1066 

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ARTICLE 7 

Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 5 as proposed by the Planning Board to 

replace in its entirety Article V, Signs, with Section 5.1 Purpose, Section 5.2 Definitions, Section 5.3, 

Size, Design Construction and Maintenance, Section 5.4 Permitted, Prohibited and Non-Conforming 

Signs, and Section 5.5 Sign Permits and Fees. 

ARTICLE V - SIGNS 

5.1 PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to encourage the effective use of signs as a means of 

communication in the Town while maintaining and enhancing the aesthetic environment and the 

Town's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth; to improve pedestrian and 

traffic safety and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign ordinances. 

5.2 Definitions: These definitions apply only to this article. 

Animated sign: Any sign that uses movement or change of lighting to depict action or create a 

special effect or scene. 

Banner: Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or a building at 

one or more edges. National flags, state or municipal flags, or the official flag of any institution or 

business shall not be considered banners. 

Beacon: Any light with one or more beams directed into the atmosphere or directed at one or more 

points not on the same lot as the light source; also, any light with one or more beams that rotate or 

move. 

Building Sign: Any sign attached to any part of a building, as contrasted to a freestanding sign. 

Canopy Sign: Any sign that is 

a part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or 

structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area. A marquee is not 

a canopy. 

Changeable Copy Sign: A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters, or illustrations that can be 

changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign. A sign on which the 

message changes more than eight times per day shall be considered an animated sign and not a 

changeable copy sign. 

Commercial message: Any sign, wording, logo, or other representation that, directly or indirectly, 

names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, or other commercial activity. 

Directory sign: Any sign containing the name of a commercial building, commercial complex or 

industrial development that contains the names of the businesses located in those buildings, 

complexes, or developments. Advertisements for lease, rent or purchase shall not be allowed on 

directory signs. 

Flag: Any fabric, banner, or bunting containing distinctive colors, patterns, or symbols, used as a 

symbol of a government, political subdivision or other entity. 

Freestanding sign: Any sign supported by structures or supports that are placed on, or anchored in, 

the ground and that are independent from any building or other structure. 

Incidental sign: A sign, generally informational, that has a purpose secondary to the use of the lot 

on which it is located, such as "no parking", "entrance", "towing zone", "loading zone", and other 

similar directives. 

Marquee: Any permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond the wall of a building, generally 

designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather. 

Marquee sign: Any sign attached to, in any manner, or made a part of a marquee. 

Non-conforming sign: Any sign that does not conform to the requirements of this ordinance. 

Pennant: Any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material whether or not containing a message of 

any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in series, designed to move in the wind. 

Political sign: Any sign or poster advertising a person's or political party's intent to run for any free 

election. 

Portable sign: Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure, or a 

sign designed to be transported by means of wheels; signs converted to "A" or "T" frames; menu and 

sandwich board signs; balloons used as signs; and signs attached to or painted on vehicles parked and 

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visible from the public right-of-way, unless said vehicle is used in the normal day-to-day operations 

of the business. 

Projecting sign: Any sign affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its leading edge 

extends more than six inches beyond the surface of such building or wall. 

Real Estate sign: Any sign advertising the sale, lease or rental of any property, having the name, 

address and telephone number of any legal Real Estate Office. 

Residential sign: Any sign located in a district zoned for residential uses that contains no 

commercial message except advertising for goods or services, legally offered on the premises where 

the sign is located, if the offering of such goods and services conforms with all requirements of the 

zoning ordinance. 

Roof sign: Any sign erected and constructed wholly on or over the roof of a building, supported by 

the roof structure, and extending vertically. 

Roof sign, integral: Any sign erected or constructed as an integral or essentially integral part of a 

normal roof structure of any design, such that no part of the sign extends vertically above the highest 

portion of the roof and such that no part of the sign is separated from the rest of the roof by a space 

of more than 6 inches. 

Sign: Any device, fixture, placard, or structure that uses any color, form, graphic, illumination, 

symbol, or writing to advertise, announce the purpose of, or identify the purpose of a person or 

entity, or to communicate information of any kind to the public. 

Suspended sign: A sign that is suspended from the underside of a horizontal plane surface and is 

supported by such surface. 

Temporary sign: Any sign that is used only temporarily and is not permanently mounted. 

Wall sign: Any sign attached parallel to, but within six inches of, a wall, painted on a wall surface 

of, or erected and confined within the limits of an outside wall of structure, which is supported by 

such wall, and which displays only one sign surface. 

Window sign: Any sign, pictures, symbol, or combination thereof, designed to communicate 

information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale, or service that is placed inside a 

window or upon the window panes or glass and is visible from the exterior of the window. 

5.3 Size, Design, Construction and Maintenance 

5.3.1 The area of a sign face (which is also the sign area of a wall sign or other sign with only 

one face) shall be computed by means of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or 

combination thereof that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing, representation, 

emblem, or other display, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the 

background of the display or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against 

which it is placed, but not including any supporting framework, bracing, or decorative fence or 

wall when such fence or wall otherwise meets zoning ordinance regulations and is clearly 

incidental to the display itself (see Table II). 

5.3.2 The sign area for a sign with more than one face shall be computed by adding together the 

area of all sign faces visible from any one point. 

5.3.3 All signs shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the following 

standards: 

a) All signs shall comply with the latest approved version of the BOCA Building Code 

and the National Electric Code and shall be maintained in good structural condition, in 

compliance with all building and electrical codes, and in conformance with this 

ordinance at all times. 

b) Except for flags, temporary signs, and window signs conforming in all respects with the 

requirements of this ordinance, all signs shall be constructed of permanent materials 

and shall be permanently attached to the ground, a building, or another structure by 

direct attachment to a rigid wall, frame or structure. 

5.4 Prohibited, Permitted and Non-Conforming Signs 

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5.4.1 The following signs are expressly prohibited in all zones. 

a) Animated signs. 

b) Beacons. 

c) Portable signs. 

d) Signs which imitate, and may be confused with, an official traffic control sign or 

signal, or an emergency or road equipment vehicle. 

e) Signs which bear or contain statements, words or pictures of obscene, pornographic or 

immoral character or which contain advertising matter which is untruthful, or as 

otherwise prohibited by State law. 

f) Off premises signs except for directory or political signs. 

g) No advertisement shall be affixed, attached, or displayed upon any object of nature, 

utility 

pole telephone booth, or highway sign per RSA 236:75. 

5.4.2 Permitted signs for all zones are indicated in Table I with the following restrictions: 

a) Freestanding signs 

1) Where a zoning lot fronts on more than one public street, the provisions of this 

ordinance shall apply to each frontage. 

2) Where more than one freestanding sign is permitted the minimum distance between 

the signs shall be 300 feet. 

3) The maximum portion of a freestanding sign dedicated to changeable copy is 20 

percent. 

b) Roof signs 

1) All roof signs must be set back a distance of at least 4 feet from all the outside 

walls of the building on or over which they are located. 

c) Projecting signs 

1) The projecting sign may exist instead of, but not in addition to, a freestanding sign. 

d) Directory signs 

1) The development identification shall be at the top and shall have a maximum 

display area of 8 square feet. 

2) The sign shall be freestanding and shall not exceed 12 feet in overall height. 

e) Banners 

f) Flags 

s.) 

1) Banners in the residential zones are limited to thirty days. 

1) Flags shall not exceed 3 per lot and 50 square feet per flag. 

Window Signs 

1) Window signs shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total window area of the 

business which they advertise. 

5.4.3 Non-conforming signs are signs that were legally in place and not in violation of any 

previous sign ordinance prior to the enactment of this ordinance and shall immediately lose its 

legal non-confonrhng status when: 

a) The sign is altered in any way such that its effect is more intensive and/or obtrusive. 

b) The sign is relocated. 

c) The sign has not been repaired or properly maintained within 30 days after written notice 

to that effect has been given by a Building Official. 

5.5 Sign Permits and Fees 

5.5.1 Applications: All applications for sign permits of any kind shall be submitted to the 

Building Inspector on an application form. 

5.5.2 Drawings: All applications for new signs or modified signs shall be accompanied by a 

detailed drawing to show the dimensions, design, structure, color, and location of each particular 

sign. One application and permit may include multiple signs on the same lot. 

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5.5.3 Fees: Each application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by the applicable fees per 

Table III. 

5.5.4 Action: Upon receipt of a complete application, the Building Department shall, within 

seven working days, either: 

a) Issue the sign permit; or 

b) Reject the sign permit if the sign(s) that is the subject of the application fails in any way 

to conform with the requirements of this ordinance. In case of a rejection, the Building 

Inspector shall specify in the rejection the section or sections of the ordinance with which 

the sign(s) is inconsistent. 

c) Any rejected permit can be resubmitted after being made to comply with the appropriate 

section(s) 

or the applicant can seek relief with the Zoning Board of Adjustment. 

5.5.5 Inspection: The Building Inspector shall schedule an inspection of the lot for which each 

permit 

installed or 

for a new sign or for modification of an existing sign at such time as the owner has 

modified the sign. If the construction is complete and in full compliance with this ordinance and 

the building and electrical codes, the Building Inspector shall approve the sign. 

If the sign is 

found to be not in compliance with this ordinance or the building or electrical codes, the 

Building Inspector shall give the owner or applicant notice of the deficiencies and shall allow an 

additional 10 days for the deficiencies to be corrected. If the deficiencies are not corrected 

within the 10 day period, the sign permit shall become void. 

5.5.6 Temporary Sign Permits: Temporary signs shall be allowed only upon the issuance of a 

Temporary Sign Permit, subject to the following: 

a) A temporary sign permit shall allow the use of a temporary sign for a specified 30-day 

period. 

b) Only two temporary sign permits shall be issued to any one lot in any calendar year. 

c) A temporary sign shall be allowed only in accordance with Table I of this ordinance. 

5.5.7 Political Signs: Political signs are allowed in all zones subject to the following: 

a) Political signs shall not be erected sooner than 15 days prior to the election for which 

they pertain. 

b) All signs shall be removed within 24 hours following the election. 

ARTICLE V TABLE 1 PERMITTED SIGNS PER ZONE 

RAA RA RB RCS B BS 1 G 

Animated Sign X X X X X X X X 

Banner P P P p P p p P 

Beacon X X X X X X X X 

Building Sign X X X X P p p p 

Canopy Sign X X X X P p p p 

Changeable Copy X X X X P p p p 

Sign 

Commercial Sign X X X X p p p p 

Directory Sign ZBA ZBA ZBA ZBA p p p p 

Flag P P P P p p p p 

Freestanding Sign X X X X p p p p 

Incidental Sign P P P P p p p p 

Marquee Sign X X X X p p p p 

Pennant X X X X p p p p 

Political Sign p p P P p p p p 

Portable Sign X X X X X X X X 

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Projecting Sign X X X X F P 

P P 

Real Estate Sign P P P P F 1 P P P 

Residential Sign ZBA ;ZBA ZBA ZBA >; x X X 

Roof Sign X X X X PB PB PB PB 

Roof Sign, Integral X X X X PB PB PB PB 

Suspended Sign X X X X F 1 p P P 

Temporary Sign B B B B F » p 

P P 

Wall Sign X X X X F 1 p P P 

Window Sign B B B B Et B B B 

B - 

P - 

Permitted by the Building Department 

Permitted 

PB- Permitted with Planning ; Board Approval 

X- Not Permitted 

ZBA- Permitted with special exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment 

ARTICLE V - fABLE II - SIZE CHART 

(In Square Feet) 

RAA RA RB 1RCS B BS 

Animated Sign 

Banner 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 

Beacon 

Building Sign 

- - - - 

50 50 50 50 

Canopy Sign 

- - - - 

32 32 32 32 

Changeable Copy Sign 

- - - 

32 32 32 32 

Commercial Sign - - - - 

32 32 32 32 

Directory Sign 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 

Flag 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 

Freestanding Sign 

- - - - 

50 50 50 50 

Incidental Sign 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 

Marquee Sign 

- - - - 

32 32 32 32 

Pennant - - - - 4 4 4 4 

Political Sign or Postei 6 6 6 6 50 50 50 50 

Portable Sign 

Projecting Sign 

- - - - 

32 32 32 32 

Real Estate Sign 6 6 6 6 32 32 32 32 

Residential Sign 6 6 6 6 

- - - - 

Roof Sign 

- - - - 

32 32 32 32 

Roof Sign, Integral - - - - 

64 64 64 64 

Suspended Sign 

- - - 

32 32 32 32 

Temporary Sign 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 

Wall Sign 

- - - 

50 50 50 50 

Window Sign % % % % % % % % 

% - fifty % (50%) of the window area 

ARTICLE V - TABLE HI - Sign Fees 

All incidental signs, Pennants, Political Signs, Real Estate Signs: No Fee 

All other signs: Initial application & inspection $25.00 



Yes 2149 No 1196 

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ARTICLE 8 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate a sum not to exceed 

$4,999,000 for the construction of a Police Facility on public property at Brown Avenue and all 

related activities necessary for said construction. Necessary funds to be raised through the issuance 

of bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed $4,999,000 under and in compliance with provisions of 

the Municipal Finance Act pursuant to RSA Chapter 33, Municipal Finance Act, as amended; and to 

authorize the Board of Selectmen to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate 

of interest thereon, and to take such other actions as may be necessary to effect the issuance, 

negotiations, sale, and delivery of such bonds or notes as shall be in the best interest of the Town of 

Hampton. (3/5 vote required) 

Recommended by the Board of Selectmen 

Recommended by the Budget Committee 

Moved by Brian Warburton 

Seconded by Fred Rice 

Chief Wrenn spoke on the article and discussed the formation of a seventeen-member 

citizens committee to review questions raised about the new station. He listed problems raised by the 

committee and how the solutions came about. He enumerated on the deplorable conditions in the 

current police station, and the need for a proper facility. 

Bonnie Searle amended the article by adding to the end of the article "Any income derived 

from temporary investments of bond proceeds shall be returned to the General Fund." 

Seconded by Virginia Bridle. The Searle amendment passed. 

Moderator Walker stated that Article 8 would go on the ballot as amended. 


Article 8 passed with a 61% vote 

Yes 2280 No 1436 

ARTICLE 9 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,750,000 for 

the purpose of preparing plans and specifications, permit applications, land acquisitions, and/or 

easements and for the construction of sewerage facilities recommended in the Town's 201 Facilities 

Planning Study for additions and improvements at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, requirements 

which are contained in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), 

and will qualify the Town for Federal and State funds, such sum to be raised by the issuance of Serial 

Bonds and Notes not to exceed $4,750,000 under and in compliance with provisions of the Municipal 

Finance Act (NH RSA 33:1 et seq. as amended) and to authorize the Selectmen to issue and negotiate 

such bonds or notes to determine the rate 

of interest thereon, and to take such actions as may be 

necessary to effect the issuance, negotiations, sale and delivery of such bonds or notes as shall be in 

the best interest of the Town of Hampton; additionally to participate in the State Revolving Fund 

(SRF) RSA 486:14 established for this purpose, and to allow the Selectmen to expend such monies 

as become available from the Federal and State governments and pass any vote relating thereto. Any 

income derived from temporary investment of the bond proceeds shall be returned to the General 

Fund. (3/5 vote required) 



Moved by Fred Rice 

Seconded by Brian Warburton 

Selectman Rice spoke on the article stating is not a discretionary article and cannot be put 

off for another year. He noted that the maintenance costs continue to rise, as do the tax rates and 

urged the passage of this article. 

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A motion to allow non-residents to speak was made by James Tierney and seconded by 

Virginia Bridle. The motion carried. 

William Brown, Wright-Pierce Engineers, Inc. gave an overview of the need to upgrade the 

treatment plant. He stated that the regulatory requirements and safety issues have changed. The plant 

is less reliable and efficient, thus costing additional money to keep it operational. John Hangen listed 

the improvements made to the plant over the years explaining that the facility has aged and at the 

same the requirements have increased due to growth over the past years. 

Timothy Berry questioned how this would impact the tax rate. The town manager explained 

this involves the State Revolving Fund and also includes Federal and State funds when available. 

Given these factors the tax rate is expected to be about .36 per thousand. 

James Tierney moved to amend the article by adding to the end "Additionally the sewer 

moratorium will remain in effect until the phase one additions and improvements to the Waste Water 

Treatment plant are completed." Seconded by Kevin Lonergan. The intent is if the moratorium is 

lifted in March, we will still not have the capacity in the sewer treatment plant and could face fines. 

Discussion arose regarding the possibility of lifting the moratorium at the end of the 

summer even if phase one was not complete. The engineer explained that the additional 20% 

capacity would be reached before phase one is finished. David Lang rose to question the effect of the 

amendment. It was explained that there might be legal questions when reviewed by bond counsel 

and would delay lifting the moratorium. 

Mr. Tierney offered to re-word his amendment to this effect "Additionally, the sewer 

moratorium will remain in effect until an approximate 20% increase to the capacity of the Waste 

Water Treatment plant is completed". The second concurred. The Tierney Amendment passed. 

It was move and seconded to end further discussion on the article. The motion passed by 

the required number of votes. Article 9 will go on the ballot as amended. 


Article 9 passed with a 74% vote 

Yes 2712 No 981 

ARTICLE 10 

Shall the Town of Hampton raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including 

appropriations by special warrant articles, the amount set forth on the budget posted with the warrant, 

for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $16,531,844.00? Should this article be defeated, the 

operating budget shall be $15,628,132.63, which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments 

required by previous action of the Town Meeting or by law or the governing body may hold one 

special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised 

operating budget only." 

*NOTE: Warrant Article #10 (Operating Budget Article) does not include special warrant articles 8, 

9, 13, 31, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57; and 

individual warrant articles 11,12, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 ,and 30. 



Moved by James Tierney 

Seconded by Virginia Bridle 

Mr. Tierney explained how the budget committee reached the amount put forth in this article. Kevin 

Lonergan moved to reduce the total amount by reducing line 4130.1.130 Selectmen's Salary by 

$ 17,500. This would bring the total amount of the operating budget to $ 1 6,5 14,344. Seconded by 

Jane Cameron. The amendment failed. David Lang moved to end discussion on Article 10. 

Seconded by Kevin Lonergan. The motion passed and the article will go on the ballot as written. 

Mr. Moody moved to restrict reconsideration on Article 10. 

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Seconded by Mr. Tiemey. The motion passed. It was moved by Mr. Warburton, with a second by 

Mrs. Searle to restrict reconsideration on Articles 2, 8, and 9. That motion passed. 



Yes 1911 No 1703 

ARTICLE 11 


$360,000 for the construction of athletic fields, including lighting for said fields, and restroom and 

concession facilities at the Campbell property purchased by the Town of Hampton in 1 996 for the 

purposes of recreation and conservation, and all related activities necessary for the design and 

construction of said athletic fields and facilities. 


Not recommended by the Budget Committee 



Mr. Rice spoke on the necessity for using the space at the James property and thus relieving Tuck 

Field which is becoming overused. Dyana Lassonde, Director of Parks and Recreation stated that the 

fields are constantly in use from 7AM to 8PM. She explained the complex and the proposed 

location of the various fields. 

Mr. William Bowley voiced his concern regarding the sewer, drainage and water available in that 

area and offered the following amendment. "Not to be built until such time as municipal sewer and 

water is available to this site". Seconded by Timothy Berry. The amendment failed on a hand count 

with 19 yes votes and 34 no votes. Article 1 1 to go on the ballot as written. 


Article 1 1 failed 

Yes 1365 No 2319 

At 12:46 Moderator Walker declared that the assembly would take a 30-minute lunch break. The 

meeting reconvened at 1:21PM. 

ARTICLE 12 


$350,000 for the purchase of a pumper truck for the Hampton Fire Department and all related 

activities necessary for the design, construction, acquisition, and transportation of said fire truck. 





Fire Chief Henry Lipe spoke on vehicle needs showing Engine One having over 90,000 

miles. He stated the new truck would be a replacement vehicle to allow Engine One to be moved to 

reserve status. Selectman Rice moved to end discussion. Seconded by Brian Warburton. The 

motion passed and Article 1 2 will go on the ballot as written. A motion to restrict reconsideration on 

Article 12 was made by Fred Rice and seconded by Virginia Bridle. The motion passed. 



Yes 2478 No 1195 

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ARTICLE 13 

Shall the Town raise and appropriate $350,000 to contribute to the Road Improvement 

Capital Reserve Fund established by Article 16 of the 1998 Town Meeting pursuant to the provisions 

ofRSA35:l? 





Mr. Rice spoke on the necessity of maintaining the fund to reduce the need for raising a large amount 

of money in any one year. When all discussion had ended Mr. Walker declared that Article 13 would 

be on the ballot as written. 



Yes 2240 No 1333 

ARTICLE 14 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of $80,000 to 

demolish the existing dilapidated structures at Tuck Field and construct new recreation facilities at 

Tuck Field? 





Brian Warburton spoke on the need to replace facilities at Tuck Field. Ms. Dyana Lassonde 

presented slides showing the condition of the buildings currently being used at Tuck Field. No other 

questions were forthcoming and Moderator Walker stated that article 14 would go on the ballot as 

written. A motion to restrict reconsideration on this article was made by Mr. Rice and seconded by 

Mr. Warburton. The motion passed. 



Yes 2073 No 1577 

ARTICLE 15 

Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 31:95-c to restrict 100% of revenues from Hampton 

ambulance and EMS calls to expenditures for the purpose of providing ambulance and emergency 

medical services? Such revenues and expenditures shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund to 

be known as the Hampton Emergency Medical Services Fund, separate from the general fund. Any 

surplus in said fund shall not be deemed part of the general fund accumulated surplus and shall be 

expended only after a vote by the legislative body to appropriate a specific amount from said fund for 

a specific purpose related to the purpose of the fund or source of the revenue. 

Brian Warburton moved to discuss articles 15 through 20 together because they are all 

creating special funds. 

The moderator explained these articles are setting up a special revenue fund. They are 

allowing the governing body to retain income from services to be expended for purposes stated in 

that particular fund. He asked is there was any opposition from the assembly to discuss all the 

articles together. On a suggestion from Mr. Moody, Moderator Walker stated that he would review 

the first 

together. 

article and then ask if there was any opposition to discussing the remainder of the articles 

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Mr. Barrington explained that Article 1 5 is creating a special revenue fund for the Hampton 

Emergency Medical Services and Article 16 is appropriating money to that fund from ambulance 

services and to authorize the expenditure for the same. He further explained the ambulance service 

requires money to be in the budget to be drawn on as ambulance calls are made. The money for the 

service is paid back to the Town, but goes into the General Fund. Therefore, if, a large amount of 

calls depletes the ambulance budget that money must come from other budgeted items. The passage 

of this article would make the service self supporting. 

Mr. Walker asked if there were any questions. Mr. Moody suggested was an attempt to 

circumvent the Municipal Budget Act and asked why there was no recommendation form the Budget 

Committee. 

Mr. Barrington answered this was to appropriate only and did not impact the tax rate. 

Mr. Tierney stated the article would allow the Town to spend the money. The money will come from 

people using the ambulance service or in the case of the other articles from the stated uses of the 

fund. 

Mr. Moody said the Municipal Budget law requires recommendation by the Budget 

Committee of any appropriation of public funds. He asked for as a Point of Order whether the fund is 

legal, as there can be special revenue accounts only for certain items. 

Mr. McEachern stated it would depend on how you define the activity. Is it emergency 

service or does it fall within the daily activity of the department. 

being properly put before the voters. 

He said that he felt that the article is 

Mr. Moody questioned what items the $350,000 would pay for. 

Mr. Barrington offered additional explanations on both articles number 15 and 16. 

A motion to end discussion on Article 15 and 16 was made by Mr. Rice and seconded by 

Mrs. Bridle. The motion passed. Moderator Walker that Article 15 and 16 would be on the ballot as 

written 



Yes 2463 No 1060 

ARTICLE 16 

If the voters of the Town of Hampton approve Article 15, shall the town appropriate only 

the sum of $350,000 from revenues generated from ambulance and emergency medical services calls 

for providing, improving, and/or enhancing ambulance and emergency medical services? Adoption 

of this article will have no effect on the town's tax rate. 



Yes 2533 No 984 

ARTICLE 17 

Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 31:95-c to restrict 100% of revenues from police and 

fire department private details to expenditures for the purpose of providing police and fire 

department private details? Such revenues and expenditures shall be accounted for in a special 

revenue fund to be known as the Hampton Private Detail Fund, separate from the general fund. Any 



a specific purpose related to the purpose of the fund or source of the revenue. 

Article 17 and 18 moved by James Tiemey 


Mr. Walker explained that this would serve the same function for the police detail as the previous 

two articles did for the ambulance service. 



Yes 2067 No 1418 

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ARTICLE 18 


the sum of $150,000 from revenues generated from police and fire department private details? 

Adoption of this article will have no effect on the town's tax rate. 



Yes 2230 No 1266 

ARTICLE 19 

Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 31:95-c to restrict 100% of revenues from recreation 

department programs and activities to expenditures for the purpose of providing recreation programs 

and activities? Such revenues and expenditures shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund to be 

known as the Hampton Recreation Fund, separate from the general fund. Any surplus in said fund 

shall not be deemed part of the general fund accumulated surplus and shall be expended only after a 

vote by the legislative body to appropriate a specific amount from said fund for a specific purpose 

related to the purpose of the fund or source of the revenue. 

Articles 19 and 20 moved by Fred Rice and Seconded by James Tierney 

There were no questions on these articles and Moderator Walker stated these articles would go on the 

ballot as written 



Yes 2360 No 1145 

ARTICLE 20 


the sum of $150,000 from revenues generated from recreation department programs and activities? 


A motion to restrict reconsideration on articles 15 through 20 was made by Fred Rice and seconded 

by Brian Warburton. So voted. 



Yes 2258 No 1183 

ARTICLE 21 

Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 31:95-c to restrict 

100% of revenues from Cable TV 

local origination franchise agreement funds to expenditures for the purpose of providing local public, 

educational, and government access broadcasts in compliance with franchise agreements and/or 

future assigns? Such revenues and expenditures shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund to be 

known as the Hampton Cable TV Local Origination Fund, separate from the general fund. Any 



a specific purpose related to the purpose of the fund or source of the revenue. This fund will be under 

the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen. 

It was moved by Virginia Bridle and seconded by Fred Rice to discuss articles 2 1 and 22 together. 

Mr. Walker explained this article was similar to the previous ones only this money comes from the 

Cable Company Fund and not tax money. Mr. Barrington explained there was an additional 

advantage in setting up this fund as the Town would collected any interest paid on the money. There 

was no further discussion on articles 21 and 22. 



Yes 2156 No 1290 

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$52,976.06 

ARTICLE 22 

If the voters of the Town of Hampton approve Article 2 1 , shall the town appropriate only 

the sum of $35,000 from revenues generated from Cable TV local origination franchise agreement 

funds for upgrading, expanding, and enhancing the development of the local origination channel? 



Article22 passed 

Yes 2150 No 1294 

ARTICLE 23 

Shall the Town of Hampton vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $90,626.1 1 to fund the 

cost items relating to the Professional Firefighters of Hampton, Local #2664 - IAFF, salaries and 

benefits for 2000. Such sum representing the additional salaries and benefits contained in a collective 

bargaining agreement between the Town of Hampton by it's Board of Selectmen and the 

Professional Firefighters of Hampton, pursuant to NH RSA 273-A. 

Note: The above agreement is for the years 2000, 2001, and 2002. The additional amounts necessary 

to fund the cost items for the following years are: 

2001 : $94,744.90 over the amounts for contract year 2000 for salaries and benefits 

2002: $98,987.24 over the amounts for contract year 2000 & 2001 for salaries and benefits 



Selectman Virginia Bridle asked the moderator if we could discuss Articles 23, 24, 25,26,27, and 28 

together. The Moderator explained to the assembly that these six articles were the result of 

successful negotiations with the unions and the unions were in agreement with this arraignment. 



There were no questions and Articles 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 would be on the ballot as written. 



Yes 2393 No 1272 

ARTICLE 24 

Shall the Town of Hampton vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $51,433.06 to fund the 

cost items relating to the Hampton Fire Department Supervisory Association, Local #3017 - IAFF, 

salaries and benefits for 2000. Such sum representing the additional salaries and benefits contained in 

a collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Hampton by it's Board of Selectmen and the 

Hampton Fire Department Supervisory Association, pursuant to NH RSA 273-A. 



2001 : 

over the amounts for contract year 2000 for salaries and benefits 






Yes 2303 No 1372 

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$50,052.12 

ARTICLE 25 

Shall the Town of Hampton vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 48,594.29 to fund the 

cost items relating to the State Employees Association, Local 1984, salaries and benefits for 2000. 

Such sum representing the additional salaries and benefits contained in a collective bargaining 

agreement between the Town of Hampton by it's Board of Selectmen and the State Employees 

Association (Public Works), pursuant to NH RSA 273-A. 



2001 : 

over the amounts for contract year 2000 for salaries and benefits 

2002: $51,553.68 over the amounts for contract year 2000 & 2001 for salaries and 

benefits 





Yes 2225 No 1440 

ARTICLE 26 


cost items relating to the Hampton Police Association, salaries and benefits for 2000. Such sum 

representing the additional salaries and benefits contained in a collective bargaining agreement 

between the Town of Hampton by it's Board of Selectmen and the Hampton Police Association, 

pursuant to NH RSA 273-A. 








Article 26 

Yes 2228 No 1362 

ARTICLE 27 


cost items relating to the Hampton Police Association (Sergeants), salaries and benefits for 2000. 

Such sum representing the additional salaries and benefits contained in a collective bargaining 

agreement between the Town of Hampton by it's Board of Selectmen and the Hampton Police 

Association (Sergeants), pursuant to NH RSA 273-A. 



2001: $13,931.21 over the amounts for contract year 2000 for salaries and benefits 






Yes 2185 No 1398 

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ARTICLE 28 


cost items relating to the Teamsters, Local #633, salaries and benefits for 2000. Such sum 

representing the additional salaries and benefits contained in a collective bargaining agreement 

between the Town of Hampton by it's Board of Selectmen and the Teamsters (Clerical, PW 

Foremen, PD Dispatchers), pursuant to NH RSA 273-A. 







Mr. Rice moved to restrict reconsideration on articles 23,24,25,26,27, and 28. 

Bridle. So voted. 



Yes 2043 No 1515 

Seconded by Mrs. 

ARTICLE 29 

Shall the Town of Hampton, if any or all of the six collective bargaining agreement articles 

are defeated (Article 23, Firefighter's; Article 24, Fire Officers; Article 25, Public Works employees; 

Article 26 Police Officers; Article 27, Police Sergeants; and/or Article 28, Teamsters), authorize the 

Governing Body to call one special meeting, at its option, to address cost items only of the defeated 

said article or articles? 



Mr. Walker explained the purpose of the article. David Lang spoke on the article. 



Yes 2001 No 1450 

Fred Rice moved to restrict reconsideration. Seconded by Brian Warburton. So voted. 

ARTICLE 30 

Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000 to prepare a comprehensive Master 

Plan for the redevelopment of the beach area of Hampton? This plan shall include, at a minimum, 

comprehensive zoning, land use ordinance, and infrastructure needs, including transportation, 

utilities and drainage. This plan shall be coordinated with an additional State-funded Master Plan for 

State-owned areas of the beach area, and will only be funded if a matching grant is received. The 

total amount required for the development of a Master Plan may be less than $50,000 based upon 

additional in-kind support. 





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Mr. Rice spoke on the article stating last year an article for $150,000 was voted down but the fire last 

year brought up the question of a comprehensive plan for orderly development at the beach. State 

Representative Michael O'Neil offered to replace Article 30 with the following substitute. Seconded 

by James Tierney. 

"Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000 to serve as a 50/50 match for 

federal funds through the Office of State Planning's Coastal Zone Program for the creation of a 

Master Development Plan for the beach and coastal areas of Hampton? This plan will be in 

partnership with the Department of Resource and Economic Development (DRED), which has 

committed $50,000.00 in additional support to bring the total budget for the Master Development 

Plan to $150,000.00 ( State $100,000.00/Town $50,000.00) This plan will include, at a minimum 

studying land use, zoning, infrastructure needs, transportation, traffic, parking, utilities, drainage, 

safety issues and public facilities for both the State and Town owned and managed areas." 

After additional comments were heard, Edward Buck moved the question. Seconded by Sharleene 

Hurst. So voted. The O'Neil amendment passed and Article 30 will be on the ballot as amended 

Fred Rice moved to restrict reconsideration on this article. Seconded by Brian Warburton. 

Moderator Walker stated that Article 30 is restricted. 


Article 30 passed as amended 

Yes 2464 No 1107 

ARTICLE 31 

Shall the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $30,000 to fund the salary and benefits for 

six months of 2000 for a full-time Planner? If approved, the position will be filled by the Town 

Manager in accordance with Chapter 8, Article 3, Section 8:30 II A of the Town of Hampton 

Ordinances. The Planner will be directly supervised by the Town Manager. The salary and benefits, 

as adjusted, shall be included in future budget requests. 





Peter Olney spoke as a member of Planning Board, in favor of a full time planner. A motion to 

restrict reconsideration on article 3 1 was made by Fred Rice and seconded by Brian Warburton. So 

voted. 


Article 31 failed 

Yes 1694 No 1828 

ARTICLE 32 

Shall the Town of Hampton authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease 

agreement for the purpose of leasing four fire department "small" vehicles, four public works 

department vehicles, one public works department stainless steel sludge roll-off, and one recreation 

department pickup truck? 



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Mrs. Bridle stated that this would save $250,000 in this year's budget. Mrs. Searle asked the Finance 

Director the cost of Article 32 the first year, and if there is a default budget, how much money would 

it cost? Mrs. Bridle stated in the case of a default budget the number of vehicles would be reduced. 

Mrs. Searle offered the following amendment: add, "$128,000 dollars is included in the 2000 budget 

under Article 10." The purpose of the amendment would be to show the cost of the article. 

Seconded by Charlene Carliell. Fred Rice moved to end discussion on the amendment. Seconded by 

Mrs. Bridle. The Searle Amendment failed. There was no further discussion on Article 32 and it 

will go on the ballot as written. 

Fred Rice moved to restrict reconsideration on Article 32. Seconded by Brian Warburton. 



Yes 1771 No 1640 

So Voted. 

ARTICLE 33 

Shall the Town of Hampton vote to rescind Section 3 of Article VI of the 1948 Town 

Meeting that requires the Board of Selectmen to annually appoint the Building Inspector, and to 

provide that the appointment, supervision, and removal of the Building Inspector shall be under the 

authority of the Town Manager or his designee? 



Richard Reniere questioned the wording of the article asking if those sentences were Article VI of 

the 1948 Town Meeting. It was explained that this was the section that originated the building 

inspector position under the authority of the Board of Selectmen. 

Mr. Moody read a portion of the 1948 Town Meeting report showing Article VI referred to 

zoning articles. The section pertaining to a building inspector was Article 17 and it was tabled in 

1948. The Article establishing a Building Inspector is Article X section 5. It was adopted in 1949. 

When asked if he was offering that as an amendment he stated that the proper way to amend this is 

through a planning board article with a public hearing. He recommended that this article be advisory 

only. 

It was suggested by Town Council to re-write Article 33 removing the specific reference to the 

Section 3 of Article VI. It was agreed upon to have Town Council McEachern rewrite the article. 

Mr. Rice moved to delete the words "or his designee" from the Article. Seconded by 

Elizabeth Webb. Mr. Lang questioned if the amendment would limit the Town Manager in setting up 

a code enforcement department. Mr. Rice feels that the job is important enough to report directly to 

the Town Manager. The Rice amendment passed. 

"To see if the Town of 

Mr. McEachern read the following as a replacement for Article 33. 

Hampton will vote to change the hiring, annual appointment and supervision of the Building 

Inspector from the Board of Selectmen to the that of a town employee hired and supervised and 

reporting to the Town Manager". 

Moved by Fred Rice and seconded by Virginia Bridle to replace Article 33 with the article 

as suggested by Attorney McEachern. 

Additional discussion ensued concerning the wording of the article. A suggestion was 

presented to change the wording after Selectmen to "under the direct supervision of the Town 

Manager." Mr. Barrington suggested removing the word "direct" but it was decided by the selectmen 

that the Building Inspector would be a department head. An explanation of the difference in wording 

was offered by the town manager. The change was agreed to by Frederick Rice and also by the 

second, Virginia Bridle. 

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The final wording of Article 33 is as follows: To see if the town of Hampton will vote to 

change the hiring, annual appointment and supervision of the Building Inspector from the Board of 

Selectmen to the status of a department head under the direct supervision of the Town Manager. 

A motion to end discussion on the amendment was made by Edward Buck and seconded by 

Gerald Dignam. So voted. The amendment passed. There was no further discussion, and Article 33 

will be on the ballot as amended. A motion to restrict reconsideration on the article was made by 

Frederick Rice and seconded by Virginia Bridle. 

Results of balloting March 14, 2000 


Yes 2586 No 863 

ARTICLE 34 

To see if the Town will vote to appropriate only the sum of $23,648 to be deposited in the 

Cemetery Burial Trust Fund, the interest from which will be withdrawn annually and deposited in the 

Town's General Fund as an offset to the amount appropriated for the maintenance of the cemeteries. 

This appropriation will not affect the 2000 tax rate. 



There was no discussion and Article 34 will be on the ballot as written. A motion to restrict 

reconsideration was made by Fred Rice and seconded by Brian Warburton. The motion passed. 



Yes 2619 No 821 

ARTICLE 35 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to appropriate only $56,899.63 (20% of the gross 

lease and rental from town's parking areas located within the Hampton Village District) for the 

purpose allocated by Warrant Article #41 (1996) for the purpose of: installing lighting on Highland 

Avenue ($46,899.63). The remainder to be spent on engineering costs on Ashworth Avenue 

($10,000). Grant money may also be applied for and used in this project. This warrant will not 

effect the town's tax rate. Should this money be put in the operating budget, this article would be 

withdrawn. (By petition) 



Arthur Moody moved to add the word "Beach" after the word Hampton and add the word 

"sidewalk" in the third line after installing and before lighting. Seconded by Bonnie Searle. After 

some additional comments Mr. Rice moved to end debate on the amendment. Seconded by Charlene 

Carliell. So voted The Moody amendment failed. Mr. Reniere moved to end discussion and vote on 

the Article. Mr. Skumin seconded. Fred Rice moved to add the word "Beach" after Hampton. 

Seconded by Bonnie Searle. The amendment passed. Article 35 will be on the ballot as amended. 



Yes 1953 No 1504 

A motion was made by Fred Rice to combine Articles 36 through 56 (with the exception of 

38and 49) and vote them to go to the ballot without discussion. Seconded by Brian Warburton. The 

Moderator explained the motion would not allow any speakers for the individual articles. Selectman 

Bridle stated it was not fair to the organizations. Selectman Warburton withdrew his second and said 

it was not his intent to disallow the petitioners to speak. The motion failed for lack of a second. 

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ARTICLE 36 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Forty 

Thousand ($40,000.00) Dollars to assist Seacoast Visiting Nurse Association, a non-profit 

organization. (By petition) 

Moved by Michael O'Neil 

Seconded by Paul Lessard 



Mr. O'Neil and Mr. Lessard spoke on the article. There were no amendments and Article 36 

will be on the ballot as written. 



Yes 2633 No 1053 

ARTICLE 37 

We, the undersigned voters, petition the Town of Hampton to raise and appropriate the sum 

of $20,708 to Rockingham Community Action (RCA), a private, non-profit, anti-poverty agency. 

This amount represents 5 Vi% of $394,434 the value of services rendered to Hampton residents from 

July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. The services provided by RCA include over 25 programs, 

including fuel assistance, homelessness prevention and intervention, emergency food programs, 

Women, Infants & Children (WIC), literacy services, Head Start and crisis intervention services. 

RCA's services greatly reduce the need for Hampton residents to apply for town welfare, thus 

reducing the town's welfare rolls and saving the town money. (By petition) 



Moved by Kristie Conrad 


Ms. Conrad spoke as a petitioner of the article and asked if a non-resident could speak also. Richard 

Bateman moved to allow the speaker, seconded by Colleen Prescott. Amy Mueller-Campbell, 

Outreach Director for Rockingham Community Action echoed Ms. Conrad's comments. 

Article 37 will appear on the ballot as written. 



Yes 2559 No 1097 

ARTICLE 38 

On petition of Vivianne G. Marcotte for the Conservation Commission and at least twentyfive 

registered voters of the Town of Hampton: to raise and appropriate $15,000 for the purpose of 

continuing the restoration of our degraded salt marshes. This will enable the Conservation 

Commission to apply for matching funds from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ducks Unlimited, 

Gulf of Maine Council, the Office of State Planning NH Coastal Program, and others to accomplish 

projects costing twice this amount and more. (By petition) 



Moved by Ellen Goethel 

Seconded by Bonnie Searle 

Ms. Goethel stated this is an ongoing project. There was no further discussion. 



Yes 2709 No 955 

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ARTICLE 39 

To see if the Town of Hampton will raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 for Cross 

Roads House, to assist homeless Hampton residents. (By petition) 



Moved by Kim Brown 


Ms. Brown spoke on the work of Cross Roads House and the need for support. There was no further 

discussion and Moderator Walker stated that Article 39 would be on the ballot as written 


Article 39 

Yes 2432 No 1219 

ARTICLE 40 

On the petition of Area HomeCare & Family Services, Inc. and 25 registered voters of the 

Town of Hampton, the following request is made of the Hampton Town Meeting. To see of the 

Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000 for the purpose of partially 

defraying the cost of services provided to 58 low income, frail, elderly residents of the Town of 

Hampton, which actually costs Area HomeCare and Family Services a total of $171,000. (By 

petition) 



Moved by David Lang 


It was moved and seconded to allow non-resident Gordon McAllister to speak on this article. The 

motion carried. Mr. McAllister gave a brief explanation of the article. There was no further 

discussion and the article will be on the ballot as written. 



Yes 2772 No 889 

ARTICLE 41 

We, the undersigned Hampton town voters, request that the Town of Hampton raise and 

appropriate $8,000 in their 2000 budget for the support of Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. (By 

petition) 



Moved by Ann Kaiser 

Seconded by James Tiemey 

Ms. Kaiser spoke for the article. There was no further discussion and the Moderator stated that 

Article 41 would be on the ballot as written. 



Yes 2301 No 1346 

ARTICLE 42 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,250 to assist 

Seacoast Hospice, a non-profit organization. (By petition) 



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Virginia Bridle gave an explanation of the work of Hospice. 

Article 42 will go on the ballot as written. 



Yes 2832 No 837 

There was no further discussion and 

ARTICLE 43 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five thousand 

six hundred and seventy dollars ($5,670.00) for the purpose of defraying the cost of services 

provided to the Town of Hampton and its residents by Seacoast Big Brothers Big Sisters of New 

Hampshire. (By petition) 



There were no representatives from the organization and no discussion from the assembly and 

Moderator Walker stated that Article 43 would be on the ballot as written. 



Yes 2232 No 1389 

ARTICLE 44 

On petition of Seacoast HealthNet and twenty-five registered voters to see if the town will 

vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 to support the health services offered by Seacoast 

HealthNet to the uninsured, working families who are residents of the town. 



Moved by Ann Bert 


Ms. Bert gave an overview of the services offered by Seacoast Health Net and introduced 

non- resident David Jefferson. Russell Bridle moved to allow Mr. Jefferson to speak. Seconded by 

Richard Batman. So voted. David Jefferson explained that Health Net offers health care to those 

working people who do not have health insurance. 

Results of Balloting March 14,2000 


Yes 2401 No 1224 

ARTICLE 45 

On petition of Carol Hollingworth and 25 other registered voters of the Town of Hampton, 

to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,800 to assist with counseling 

services to families and children. Child and Family Services of NH is an independent, non-profit 

agency dedicated to advancing the well-being of children by providing an array of social services to 

strengthen family life and by promoting community commitment to meet the needs of children. 



Moved by Carol Hollingworth 


Article 45 to go on ballot as written. 



Yes 2391 No 1244 

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ARTICLE 46 

On petition of A Safe Place, 6 Greenleaf Drive, Suite 101, Portsmouth, NH 03801 and at 

least twenty-five registered voters of the Town of Hampton: To raise and appropriate the sum of 

$4,800, an amount equal to previous years' funding, to assist Hampton residents and their children 

who are affected by domestic violence. 



There were no speakers in behalf of A Safe Place, Moderator Walker stated that Article 46 would go 

on the ballot as written. 



Yes 2659 No 993 

ARTICLE 47 

On petition of Nancy Higgins and 25 other registered voters of the Town of Hampton, to see 

if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000.00 to help defray costs acquired by 

Seacoast Area Feline Education and Rescue, Inc. S.A.F.E.R. operates on a volunteer basis only for 

humanely trapping feral and/or abandoned cats on Hampton Beach. Our responsibility is to 

medically clear and spay or neuter any feral cat on the beach, with feline education, adoption and/or 

monitored feeding stations in policy at all times. (By petition) 

Not Recommended by the Board of Selectmen 


Moved by Claudia Johnston 

Seconded by John McEachern 

Claudia Johnston and Deborah Jackson spoke on the article. There were no changes and Article 47 

will be on the ballot as written. 



Yes 1266 No 2255 

ARTICLE 48 

We, the undersigned residents of Hampton, petition the Town of Hampton to place on the 

warrant the request to support Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheel's Program's services for 

older, homebound and disable Hampton residents by allocating $3,930 in the Town's 2000-2001 

budget by raising and appropriating these funds. 



Moved by Peter Burness 

Seconded by James Tierney 

Article 48 will be on the ballot as written. 



Yes 2929 No 658 

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ARTICLE 49 

On petition of Richard Gibbons, 102 Mace Road, Hampton, NH and 25 or more registered 

voters of the Town of Hampton: To see if the Town will vote to support the Hampton Christmas 

Parade and related activities and raise and appropriate the sum of $3,500 to help defray the expense 

of the 2000 event. Said funds to be paid to the Hampton Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. (By 

petition) 



Moved by James Tierney 


Article 49 to go on ballot as written 



Yes 2407 No 1160 

ARTICLE 50 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,300.00 

(Thirty three hundred dollars) from the FY 2000 municipal budget to support the Senior Citizen 

Transportation Program and the Medical Care service provided by Lamprey Health Care. (By 

petition) 




Yes 2736 No 823 



ARTICLE 51 

We, the residents of Hampton, petition that $3,300.00 be raised and appropriated for The 

Richie McFarland Children's Center, which provides home-based therapies to young children with 

delays and disabilities, and support to their parents, in Hampton. (Requesting $275 for each child 

from Hampton receiving services - 12 children served.) 



Article 51 to on ballot as written 



Yes 2560 No 986 

ARTICLE 52 

We, the undersigned Hampton town voters, request that the Town of Hampton raise and 

appropriate $2,000 in their 2000 budget for the support of the Seacoast Area Chapter of the 

American Red Cross. (By petition) 






Yes 2388 No 1153 

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ARTICLE 53 

We the undersigned registered voters in the Town of Hampton petition the Town of 

Hampton to take appropriate action to make available the sum of $1800 for use by the Retired and 

Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Rockingham County. The money would be used to help 

defray the cost of Liability Insurance, Volunteer Recognition and mileage reimbursement. Sixty-five 

Hampton residents are members of RSVP. These members served thirty-eight Town and County 

agencies. 




Yes 2353 No 1165 



ARTICLE 54 

To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 to assist AIDS 

Response-Seacoast, Inc., a non-profit corporation, in providing direct services to persons with HIV 

infection or AIDS, and in providing education and prevention programs which inform the public how 

to stop the spread of HIV infection. (By petition) 



Article 54 will appear on the ballot as written. 



Yes 2043 No 1466 

ARTICLE 55 

We request the Town of Hampton to raise and appropriate the amount of $2,000.00 to 

support the Community Diversion Program assisting youth at risk. (By petition) 


Not Recommended by the Budget Committee 

Moved by Colleen Prescott 


Mrs. Prescott questioned why this article did not receive recommendations from the Board 

of Selectmen or the Municipal Budget Committee. It was answered that the article was petitioned by 

the Community Diversion Program but they did not send a spokesperson to either the Selectmen's 

hearing or the Budget Committee hearing and neither board had a basis for a recommendation. 

Ms. Prescott moved to reduce the amount to 0. Seconded by Fred Rice. The motion passed 

Article 55 will go on the ballot as amended to $0. 


Article 55 

Yes 951 No 2264 

ARTICLE 56 

On petition of Ann Bert of 4 Raymond Lane, Hampton, NH and twenty-five registered 

voters of the Town of Hampton, to see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the 

sum of $1,610 for Sexual Assault Support Services, a non-profit agency serving Rockingham, 

Sexual Assault Support Services has served the Town of 

Strafford and Southern York Counties. 

Hampton for twenty years and provides crisis intervention, education/prevention programs and 

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support groups to survivors of sexual violence, their parents, partners and friends. These services are 

available to Hampton residents upon request. (By petition) 



Moved by Ann Bert 


Article will be on ballot as written. 



Yes 2323 No 1193 

ARTICLE 57 

On petition of John and Constance Holman and at least twenty- five registered voters of the 

Town of Hampton: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,850 to 

purchase and install a permanent 112 feet of 18-inch "Kroy Vinyl" Picket Fence, including all 

materials and labor for the installation in a section of the High Street Cemetery known as 

"BABYLAND." This special section of the cemetery is designated for babies. (By petition) 



Moved by Danny Kenney 


Mr. Kenney spoke on the article urging support for additional upkeep to in the section of the 

cemetery known as "Babyland". Article 57 to go on the ballot as written. 



Yes 2213 No 1305 

ARTICLE 58 

Are you in favor of reclassifying the existing Town-owned highway known as Hardardt's 

Way from a Class VI Highway to a Class V highway pursuant to RSA 231:22-a. Said highway 

presently provides access to the Town's transfer station, treatment plant, public works maintenance 

facility, and various recreational facilities and already conforms to the construction standards and 

requirements of the Town. (By petition) 

Moved by Gisela Ashley 

Seconded by Ann Carnaby 

Ms. Ashley gave the reasons that Hardardt's Way would be better suited for heavy vehicular 

traffic. Mr. Michael Plouffe gave a history of the development of Hardardt's Way. 

Mr. Thomas Gillick, a member of the Board of Selectman and the acting Town Manager at 

the time the road was laid out stated that Hardardt's Way was never intended to be anything but an 

access road to the DPW facility. 

Mr. Moody rose on a point of order stating that Hardardt's Way is 

not a Class VI road by definition. It was never laid out as anything but a dump closure road. Mr. Rice 

said that anything that is not a Class V road is a Class VI road. 

Mr. Rice moved to end discussion on the question. Seconded by Mr. Warburton. The 

motion failed. Colleen Prescort made a motion to add "Not recommended by the Deliberative 

Session of the Town Meeting" and "Not recommended by the Selectmen." Seconded by Michael 

Plouffe. Discussion ensued as to whether this body could add "Not recommended by the 

Selectmen". The Moderator ruled against it. The Prescort motion passed on a hand vote of Yes 24 

and No 15. Article 58 to go on the ballot as amended 



Yes 902 No 2493 

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ARTICLE 59 

Shall a charter commission be established for the purpose of revising the municipal charter 

or establishing a new municipal charter? 



Mr. Rice spoke on the need for a Charter Commission to review the current form of Town 

Government. Also speaking for the article, David Lang and Colleen Prescott. Article 59 to go on the 

ballot as written. 



Yes 1775 No 1640 

A motion to restrict reconsideration on Articles 57 through 59 was made by Frederick Rice 

and seconded by Brian Warburton. The motion passed and Moderator Walker declared the articles 

restricted. 

ARTICLE 60 

Shall the Town vote to approve a hazardous waste/material abatement mandate for all town 

buildings that will require the following: 1) There must be appropriate notification to the public 10 

days prior to and during any hazardous waste/material abatement. This will include: A) Written 

notice to all public employees. 

local cable-programming channel. 

B) Written notice in the local newspapers and notification via the 

C) Notice posted at all building entrances throughout the entire 

abatement process. 2) All hazardous waste/material abatement shall be scheduled when there is an 

extended vacancy of the public building, thereby allowing for enhanced safety. 

At no time shall 

hazardous waste/material abatement occur when personnel, or the public, may return to our public 

buildings in less than one week (7 days) from the completion of the abatement activity. This would 

include any emergency situation. (By petition) 

Moved by Carol Fileault 


Carol Fileault spoke on the reasons she brought forth this article. Mr. Rice stated that 

although he supported the general idea of the article he felt that a local regulation would bind the 

town to standards that may not be aligned with Federal Regulations. Mr. Rice further moved to add 

"Not recommended by the First Session of the Town Meeting. Seconded by William Wrenn. 

The vote on the motion was taken by a hand vote of 17 to 21 against. After a question by 

the counter the vote was retaken. The motion failed a second time with a vote of 15 for and 19 

against. 

Mrs. Searle moved to end debate on the question. Seconded by Carol Fileault. The Searle 

amendment failed. 

John Hangen moved to delete the last sentence. Seconded by James Tierney. The Hangen 

amendment passed. 

Article 60 to go on the ballot as amended. 



Yes 2329 No 1121 

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ARTICLE 61 

On petition of Ellen Goethel for the Conservation Commission and at least twenty-five 

registered voters of the Town of Hampton: to see if the voters will place a Town-owned 5.75 +/- acre 

parcel of land located on the South side of Island Path between Garland Street and #184 Island Path, 

abutting the marsh, shown on Tax Map #281 Lot #1, under the jurisdiction of the Conservation 

Commission. The Commission will make use of the parcel as an educational area for the study of the 

marsh and it's wildlife. The passage of this article will be at no cost to the town. 

Moved by Ellen Goethel 





Yes 2781 No 751 

ARTICLE 62 

On petition of Bonnie B. Searle and at least 24 other legal voters of the Town, to see if the 

Town will vote to send the following resolution to the New Hampshire General Court: RESOLVED, 

New Hampshire's natural, cultural and historic resources in the Town and throughout the State are 

worthy of protection and, therefore, the State of New Hampshire should establish and fund a 

permanent public/private partnership for the voluntary conservation of these important resources. 

Moved by Bonnie Searle 

Seconded by Arthur Moody 

To go on ballot as written 



Yes 1867 No 1676 

ARTICLE 63 

On petition of Bonnie B. Searle and at least 25 other registered voters, to see if the Town 

will vote to prohibit the Board of Selectmen, Shade Tree Committee, and/or their designees, from 

removal/destruction of any live tree(s) growing on public property, unless said rree(s) are destroyed 

by forces of nature, removed for transplantation, or declared diseased by a certified arborist. 



Mrs. Searle spoke on the article stating 'trees in this town are becoming an endangered 

commodity. 

Mr. Rice moved to add "Not recommended by the First Session of Town Meeting". Seconded by 

Edward Buck. The amendment passed 

Mr. Hangen Moved to add "or are determined for removal by the Town Manager" in the last 

line after the word transplantation. Seconded by Frederick Rice. The Hangen Amendment passed. 

Mrs. Searle moved the question. 

Seconded by Arthur Moody. The motion passed. 

Moderator Walker stated that Article 63 would be on the ballot as amended. 



Yes 1273 No 2307 

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ARTICLE 64 

By petition of Bonnie B. Searle and others, to see if the Town will vote to have all 

additional full-time employee positions in the Town of Hampton approved in advance by Town 

Meeting vote. 


Seconded by John Skumin 

Mrs. Searle stated this article was put forth so that the public knows when there is a new 

position. Mr. Rice stated it is the function of the manager to decide to hire new personnel and the 

selectmen, and budget committee reviews this decision when the budget is presented. Mr. Rice 

moved the question, seconded by Brian Warburton. The motion passed. 

Mr. Walker stated that Article 64 would go on the ballot as written. Frederick Rice moved 

to restrict reconsideration on Article 60 through 64. Seconded by Brian Warburton. The motion 

passed. 



Yes 1368 No 2148 

ARTICLE 65 

WHEREAS, the Town Meeting in 1996 adopted a stipulation that 20% of the revenues from 

the Town's parking lots be turned over to the Hampton Beach Village District (commissioners) for 

infrastructure purposes; and WHEREAS, the Town provides for infrastructure though the municipal 

budget and warrant articles for both "the Town: and "the Beach" in the warrant each year; and 

WHEREAS, this 20% amounts to approximately $50,000 annually, which could be used to reduce 

the tax rate. The undersigned 24 or more legal voters, and BONNIE B. SEARLE of the Town of 

Hampton petition the following question be placed on the ballot per RSA 31:95:d: "Shall we rescind 

the provisions of RSA 3 1 :95-c to restrict 20% of revenues from the gross lease and rental income 

from the town's parking areas within the Hampton Beach Village District to expenditures for the 

purpose of town owned infrastructure within the Village District boundaries? Such revenues and 

expenditures shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund to be known as the 20% town Parking 

Lot Revenue Reserve for Village District area infrastructure fund, separate from the general fund. 

Any surplus in said fund shall be expended only after a vote by the legislative body to appropriate a 

specific amount for a specific purpose related to the purpose of the fund or source of revenue." 



Mrs. Searle stated that every year $50,000 or $60,000 goes to a special fund for 

improvements at the beach and could be used to offset the tax rate. 

Michael O'Neil offered to amend the article by deleting the words "turned over the Hampton 

Beach Village District (commissioners)" and replace it with "used", and delete "which could be used 

to reduce the tax rate" and add to the end of the article "Not recommended by the first Session of the 

Town Meeting. Seconded by Edward Buck. 

Mr. Gillick, moved to end debate on the amendment. Seconded by James Workman. The 

motion passed. 

would be on the 

The O'Neil Amendment passed. Moderator Walker stated that the article 

ballot as amended. 



Yes 828 No 2608 

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ARTICLE 66 

To see if the Town will vote to abandon all right, title and interest in a certain parcel of 

property laid out as a proposed 50 foot street running from East to West between Lot #12, 16 

Windmill Lane and Lot #13, 20 Windmill Lane as shown on the "Plan of subdivision, Hampton, NH 

of Harrington and Palmer". 

Said proposed street to be discontinued and easement of town over this 

private property to be released. This transaction to be completed at no cost to the Town of Hampton. 



Mrs. Searle stated this was originally a petitioned article and this was not the original 

wording of the petitioner. The Moderator asked if the article printed here is correct. Mr. Rice said it 

was petitioned but was too late to meet the time restrictions for petitioned articles. The Selectmen 

voted to make it a Selectmen's article. 

There was no other discussion and Article 66 would be on the 

ballot as written. 



Yes 2161 No 1178 

Mrs. Searle moved to adjourn the February 5, 2000. Seconded by Richard Reniere. The 

motion carried and the moderator declared the meeting adjourned at 6:55PM 


Arleen E. Andreozzi 

Hampton Town Clerk. 

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RESULTS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION 

FEBRUARY 4, 2000 

The Presidential Primary Election was held at Marston School on February 4, 2000. Moderator John 

Walker opened the polls at 7:00AM and they would close again at 8:00 PM. The Supervisors of the 

Checklist registered 458 voters on Election Day, bringing the total number of registered voters to 

12,361. The number of undeclared voters declaring a party then voting Republican was 1,134 and 

Democratic was 733. The number of undeclared voters declaring a party and then voting on 

Presidential Primary Election Day who returned to undeclared status before leaving the polling place 

was 1,834. Total number of votes cast in the election 5,742 or 46%. The results of the election are 

as follows: 

REPUBLICAN 

DEMOCRATIC 

PRESIDENT 

PRESIDENT 

GARY BAUER 11 "BILL" BRADLEY 1195 

SAMUEL H. BERRY, JR. 1 CHARLES BUCKLEY 3 

GEORGE W. BUSH 1118 WILLIE FELIX CARTER 

KENNETH A. CAPALBO 

RANDOLPH "RANDY" W. CROW 

"STEVE" FORBES 309 JOHN B. EATON 1 

MARK "DICK" HARNES "AL" GORE 1157 

ORRTN G. HATCH 2 MARK GREENSTEIN 1 

ALAN LEE KEYES 112 VINCENT S. HAMM 

"ANDY" MARTIN 2 HEATHER HARDER 2 

JOHN McCAIN 1754 THOMAS KOOS 

TIMOTHY LEE MOSBY 2 LYNDON H. LaROUCHE, JR. 

"TOM" OYLER 

NATHANIEL THOMAS MULLINS 

RICHARD C. PEET 

EDWARD T. O'DONNELL, JR. 

DORIAN YEAGER JEFFREY B. PETERS 2 

MICHAEL SKOK 

VICE PRESIDENT "JIM" TAYLOR 2 

WILLIAM BRYK 257 

RUSSELL J. FORNWALT 221 VICE PRESIDENT 

"SAM" COSTELLO 220 

WLADISLAV DAVID KUBIAK 304 

Write in votes (double digit) on the Republican Ballot, Bill Bradley 10 

Write in votes (double digit) on the Democratic Ballot, John McCain 24 

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RESULTS OF STATE PRIMARY ELECTION SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 

The State Primary Election was held on September 12, 2000 at Marston School. Moderator Paul 

Lessard declared the polls open at 7:00 AM and closing at 8:00 PM. There were 1183 Republican 

and 985 Democratic ballots cast. The total number of registered voters was 12,521, a 17% turnout. 

Results are as follows: 

REPUBLICAN 

GOVERNOR 

STATE 

REPRESENTATIVES 

REGISTER OF DEEDS 

"Jeff Howard 333 Russell "Rusty" Bridle 741 Cathy Stacey 851 

Gordon Humphrey 541 Sheila T Francoeur 721 

"Jim" Marron 10 Arthur J. Moody 597 REG. OF PROBATE 

"Jim" Squires 238 Pamela Saia 624 Earl A. Rinker III 113 

"Fred" Bramante 13 Ralph F. Woekel 775 Clarke R. Chandler 174 

Andrew Christie, Jr. 456 

Brian D. Kenyon 203 

CONGRESS 

SHERIFF 

John E. Sununu 995 J. Dan Linehan 902 

DELEGATES 

EXEC. COUNCIL COUNTY ATTORNEY Edward R. Buck III 656 

Ruth L. Griffin 911 "Jim" Reams 897 Betty Callanan 619 

John Callanan 587 

STATE SENATE COUNTY TREASURER "Tom" Gillick 710 

Wendy S. Jones 861 "Ron" Nowe 313 "Ken" Malcolm 669 

Edward R. Buck III 624 Paul R. Nadeau 535 

DEMOCRATIC 

GOVERNOR 

STATE 


STATE SENATE 

Jeanne Shaheen 491 Victor R. DeMarco 596 Beverly Hollingworth 914 

Mark Femald 534 Jane P. Kelley 853 


CONGRESS Wendell C. Ring 604 

Martha F. Clark 768 William H. Sullivan 611 

Write in votes (double digit only) on Republican Ballot none. 

Write in votes (double digit only) on Democratic Ballot: for Sheriff, Linehan 14; for County 

Treasurer, Buck 1 1; for Register of Probate, Christie 17. 



Town Clerk 

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RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 2000 

The General Election was held at Marston School on November 7, 2000. The polls were opened by 

Moderator Lessard at 7:00am and at 8PM he declared the polls closed. The Supervisors of the 

Checklist registered 711 new voters that day. The total number of voters casting ballots at the polls 

was 7309 along with 1021 absentee ballots cast. Total number of registered voters in Hampton is 

now 13,577. That represents a 61% turnout for the election. The results in Hampton are as follows: 

PRESIDENT AND 

STATE 

VICE-PRESIDENT 


George W. Bush Russell "Rusty" Bridle 3877 

"Dick" Cheney 3907 Sheila T. Francoeur 3507 

"Al" Gore Arthur J. Moody 2978 

"Joe" Lieberman 3956 Pamela Saia 3142 

Harry Browne Ralph F. Woekel 3213 

"Art" Oliver 26 Victor R. DeMarco 2627 

Ralph Nader Jane P. Kelley 3981 

Winona LaDuke 316 Richard E. Reniere 1775 

Howard Phillips Wendell C. Ring 2680 

J. Curtis Frazier 1 William H. Sullivan 2007 

"Pat" Buchanan Sharleene P. Hurst 2020 

Ezola Foster 27 Joseph Rosenquist 527 

GOVERNOR 

SHERIFF 

Gordon Humphrey 3596 J. Dan Linehan 5547 

Jeanne Shaheen 3868 

Mary Brown 625 COUNTY ATTORNEY 

John J. Babiarz 85 "Jim" Reams 5462 

CONGRESS 

COUNTY TREASURER 

John E. Sununu 4049 Edward R. Buck III 5375 

Martha F. Clark 3876 

"Dan" Belforti 179 REGISTER OF DEEDS 

Cathy Stacey 4033 

EXEC. COUNCIL 

Ruth L. Griffin 5353 REGISTER OF PROBATE 

Andrew Christie, Jr. 5393 

STATE SENATOR 

Wendy S. Brown 2812 

Bev. Hollingworth 4809 

Alan D. Williams 330 

QUESTION RELATING TO 

CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND- 

MENTS PROPOSED BY THE 

1999 GENERAL COURT 

"Are you in favor of amending 

the constitution to provide that 

municipalities shall have home 

rule authority to exercise such 

powers and perform such 

functions pertaining to its 

government and affairs which are 

not prohibited by the state 

constitution, state statute, or 

common law, and that the state 

shall retain its right of preemption 

over municipal powers and 

functions?" 

YES: 3423 

NO: 2932 



Hampton Town Clerk 

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ASSESSOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 

Since last year at this time, there has been an incredible growth in real estate values in 

Hampton. The 1999 overall assessment ratio changed from 92 percent to 80 percent for 2000. With 

an average change of 15 percent. Over the past few years real estate has been a good investment 

opportunity. 

The goal of the Assessor's Office is to try to keep the overall assessment ratio at 90% or above. 

plan to begin a sales analysis this spring and do a town wide update of values for the 2002 tax year. 

This plan will enable us to make any necessary changes if the market should sour in the near future. 

GIS MAPPING 

We added a query package to the GIS software so that we can make basic queries about 

assessment data and obtain abutters lists from our tax maps. 

TAX RATE STATISTICS 

An increase or decrease in the amount of $135,647 in expenditures can change the tax rate 100. 

An increase or decrease of $5,732,087 in assessed values can change the tax rate 100. 

LEASED LAND UPDATE 

The Town still has 57 lots of leased land. There were 4 sales in 2000 and many new leases drawn 

over the year. Any sales are paid in full by certified check only and are at 100% of market value. 

You can look at the Trustees of Trust Funds' Report to see the revenues from the sale of leased land. 

Robert A. Estey, Assessor, CAE, CNHA 

Angela L. Boucher, Deputy Assessor, CNHA 

Arlene Mowry, Assessors' Assistant 

We 

TAX RATE BREAKDOWN 

COUNTY 

5% 1 

STATE-ED /{rxTOWN 

28% 

(1) 41% 

LOCAL-ED 

26% 

TOWN 

LOCAL-ED 

STATE-ED 

COUNTY 

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BUILDING DEPARTMENT - CODE ENFORCEMENT 

BUILDING INTO A NEW CENTURY* 

As exciting as entering into the new millennium is, 

the year 2000 brought exciting and new changes to 

the Building Department as well. As the newest 

member of the Building Department with the 

responsibility of leading the staff in its service to 

the community, I have found that we have a wellrounded 

team. We are working hard to meet our 

goal of serving the community better and our 

motto "being a user friendly department". 

There have been many changes since coming on 

board. We are working hard to bring the 

2000 was a record-breaking year for the Building 

Department surpassing previous years in permits 

issued, inspections performed and fees collected. 

Especially with respect to Hampton Beach and 

Certificates of Occupancy issued to rental 

properties. It's encouraging to see so much work 

being done and properties being brought up to 

code not only making it a great place to visit but a 

safer one, as well. 

Department, and all the information that is 

available to you, into the new century. A new 

computerized filing system was established. The 

hard filing is now done by individual street 

address, with computerized permitting and 

categorization of each project. We have access 

through the Internet to an endless array of building 

and health code information and any updated 

changes or information as they are issued. These 

are just some of the new changes we are working 

on that help us to help you. 

NEW CENTURY - NEW STAFF - NEW IDEAS 

With the exception of Code Enforcement Officer 

Robert Charette, the remaining staff is just over a 

year young. It has been an exciting and productive 

year and we look forward to moving into the new 

millennium with new and better ideas in which to 

serve the community. 

Kevin Schultz, Building Inspector 

Kenneth Maple, Asst. Building Inspector 

Robert Charette, Code Enforcement Officer 

Eleanor Montague, Secretary 

Permits Issued: 1,453 

Inspections Performed: 6,789 

Certificate Of Occupancy: 638 

Construction Value: $35,381,231 

Fees Generated: $279,632 


Kevin D. Schultz 

Building Inspector/Department Head 

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REPORT OF THE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE 

A new millennium has arrived and we enter into it providing fire and emergency medical services 

with many new upgrades to our organization. Thanks to the citizens passing the operating budget last March, I 

can happily report that we have been able to begin revitalizing our personnel and equipment by purchasing 

many new items to improve our quality of fire and emergency medical service for the residents of Hampton. 

Acquiring new equipment has been a major focus in 2000. Our existing self-contained breathing 

apparatus (these are the air tanks that we wear into a hazardous atmosphere) are reaching their maximum life 

of 15 years. This year, we began a three-year replacement of the 50 units. 

Our staff automobile fleet has been revived by the addition of three new vehicles. A Ford Taurus, 

Explorer, and Expedition were delivered in May. These vehicles have been leased for three years with a one 

dollar buyout at the end of the contract. This acquisition was badly needed as our fleet was rapidly 

deteriorating. 

The first of two new fire engines was ordered this past spring. The contract was awarded to SMEAL 

FIRE APPARATUS located in Snyder, Nebraska. We expect delivery in April of 2001. This is the first of two 

replacement pumpers that need to be acquired to update the aged fleet of fire trucks. 

In April we purchased and began utilizing two new 12-lead defibrillators on the ambulances. These 

new cardiac monitors enable the paramedics, upon arrival, to better assess a patient experiencing a cardiac 

event. 

patient. 

Usually, the sooner treatment is implemented from the rapid assessment, the better the outcome for the 

In addition to the early field treatment, the hospital has an advance notice to effectively administer 

aggressive treatment upon the patient's arrival at the emergency room. 

Firefighter Rob Glassett joined the force in February as our newest career Firefighter. The opening 

was a result of the retirement of Captain Jack Goodwin. Jack gave the town over 24 years of dedicated service 

and has received several heroism awards throughout his career. Five new Call Firefighters were also added in 

November. These new members brings the Call Force up to full staffing to assist the permanent Firefighters 

when needed. 

We have been able to begin upgrading our Management Information System with new hardware and 

software to provide more accurate data collection and record keeping. This improvement will allow us to 

better project trends in the fire and EMS services, and keep more accurate equipment, personnel, and training 

records to improve our community fire-rating schedule and EMS service quality. 

The highlight of the year for us was the community coming together to support Project Viper. The 

community donated over $59,000.00 for two new thermal imaging cameras. This new technology will assist us 

in searching for fire victims, trapped firefighters, and hidden fires. 

On behalf of all the Firefighters, Fire Alarm Operators, Officers, and staff of Hampton Fire & Rescue, 

I want to extend my sincere thanks for all of the community support that you have given us this year. 


Hank Lipe, Fire Chief 

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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 

Full-Time Law Enforcement Officers 34 

Part-Time Law Enforcement Officers 70 

Full-Time Civilian Personnel 9 

Part-Time Civilian Personnel 3 

A mission and value statement guides the employees of the Hampton Police Department in the performance of 

their duties. Those statements further emphasize our commitment to the philosophy of Community Policing 

and read as follows: 

MISSION STATEMENT 

The mission of the Hampton Police Department is to enhance the quality of life for all persons who live, work 

and visit our community by: 

• Fostering partnerships within our community to promote safe, secure neighborhoods; 

• Maintaining order and peace, while affording dignity and respect to every person; 

• Safeguarding individual rights; and, 

• Preventing crime while aggressively working to solve those crimes which occur. 

We strive to accomplish this mission through the delivery of quality police services; and the pursuit of 

excellence and dedication in the performance of those services. 

VALUES STATEMENT 

All employees of the Hampton Police Department will be guided by the following shared values: 

A. Human Life 

We value human life and dignity above all else. Therefore, we give first priority to any situation that 

threatens life. We utilize the proper levels of force and only when necessary. We treat all persons in a 

dignified and courteous manner, and exhibit understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity, both in our 

professional and personal endeavors. We will remain constantly aware of the need for compassion, caring, 

and common sense in dealing with people. 

B. Integrity 

We believe integrity is the basis for public trust. Therefore, we are committed to the highest performance 

standards, ethical conduct, and truthfulness in all relationships. We hold ourselves accountable for our 

actions and take pride in a professional level of service to all. 

C. Excellence 

We strive for personal and professional excellence. 

Therefore, we strive to do our best in all situations and 

to provide quality service in a courteous, efficient and accessible manner. We vigorously enforce local, 

state and federal laws; and, are committed to the defense of the Constitutions of the United States and the 

State of New Hampshire. We promote community and employee interaction through problem solving 

partnerships. We empower our employees at all levels to engage in problem identification and problem 

solving activities. We strive for professional performance through continual training, education, and 

commitment to our duties. We will not tolerate misconduct by an employee and we will treat our fellow 

employees and our work environment with dignity and respect. 

The theme of this years' annual report is 

theme you will see a new streamlined format to this years police department report. 

a focus on the "NEW" items in our departments. In keeping with this 

PERSONNEL: 

There were several changes in our personnel this year due to retirements and resignations. 

Sergeant 

Robert K. Towler, retired in June as a full-time officer after 27 years of dedicated service. Sergeant Towler 

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will continue to serve the community as a part-time officer, with thw new title of Officer Towler. 

Communication Specialist Carolyn Petit retired from her position after 24 years of service. The following 

employees resigned from their positions in the department: Officer Andrew Perenick, Communications 

Specialists, Jennifer Lamie and Christopher Milton. We wish them all good luck in their new career paths. 

Three new full time officers joined our team in October as a result of changes in personnel. Officer 

Barry Buczek began as a part-time officer in March of this year and is from Portsmouth. Officer David Hobbs 

was hired as a part-time officer in May of 1999, and is from Framingham, Mass. Officer Gary Bratsos was also 

hired part-time in May of 1999, he is from Randolph, Mass. and owns a home in Hampton. Communications 

Specialist Kimberly Tasker was hired full-time in June and was joined by full-time Communications Specialist 

Kimberly Sullivan in September. 

There were several transfers and promotions during the year as well. In March, Sergeant Shawn 

Maloney was assigned to the criminal investigation division as Detective Sergeant. In September, Officers 

Richard Sawyer and Timothy Kerber were promoted to the rank of Sergeant and are assigned to the patrol 

division. As a result of these changes, Officer William Bourque was assigned to Winnacunnet High School as 

School Resource Officer. Finally, in October Communications Specialist Fred Ruonala was promoted to 

Communications Supervisor. 

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: 

The department has obtained a new traffic control devise known as a S.P.E.E.D. monitor trailer. 

solar powered trailer was designed to be used for several purposes. First, it is used to visually warn drivers 

when they are exceeding the speed limit by displaying a read out of the vehicle speed as you approach the 

trailer. Second, an on board computer tracks the number and speeds of vehicles that pass the trailer. This 

information is then analyzed by the department to determine if enforcement action is necessary. This trailer 

was obtained using grants from the N.H. Highway Safety Agency and the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant 

Program and is an excellent addition to our traffic safety program. 

Another federal program allowed the department to obtain an intelligence analyst at no cost to the 

town. This person is on loan to the department and is trained to analyze information and create reports that can 

assist in investigations and traffic safety issues. The benefit of this program is officers are now able to use the 

time saved to focus on investigations. 

The department remained very active serving our community this year. Officers responded to 19,796 

calls for service in the community. Over 6000 vehicles were stopped as a result of our traffic safety program. 

1,930 people were arrested resulting in 2,709 charges. Over 1,562 incident reports were filed and investigated 

resulting in 1,668 separate offenses being reported to the police. The department investigated 475 accidents 

during the past year. 

Officers issued 3,050 parking tickets resulting in $55,506 in revenues collected. 

During the summer and busy preseason the N. H. State Police continued to assist the Hampton Police 

Department by assigning Troopers to create an added presence at the beach, and the Rockingham County 

Sheriffs Department provided assistance on the busy 4 th of July weekend. A special note of thanks to the 

Department of Safety Commissioner Richard Flynn, State Police Colonel Gary Sloper and Rockingham 

County Sheriff Daniel Linehan for their continued support and cooperation. 

CONCLUSION: 

On behalf of the members of our Department, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the 

Town Manager, James Barrington, the Board of Selectman, Town Committees, and Town Departments for 

their help, cooperation, and continued support throughout the year. We also wish to thank the business 

community and the people of the Town of Hampton for their continued generosity and gracious support. 

Finally, I wish to thank the families of our employees for the sacrifices they make every day due to 

the nature of this job, and I commend all our members for their professionalism, dedication and hard work 

towards providing the Town of Hampton with the best law enforcement services. 

The 


William L. Wrenn, Chief of Police 

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 

Personnel: Full-time 41 

Part-time 22 

Each and every employee at Public Works is dedicated to provide town residents with the highest 

degree of services possible with the funds at our disposal. To that end, we hope that we have demonstrated this 

through our multi-disciplined operations. Significant housing and business growth, coupled with a good 

economy, great summer weather and more weekend events, means for us more garbage collection, higher 

flows through the wastewater treatment plant and significantly higher volumes through our transfer station. 

We are glad to provide these services but with higher volumes comes higher costs. We have tried to partner 

with local businesses and residents to reduce rubbish volumes and we continue to get positive help in this 

regard. As a result of more leaf composting we have a great volume of compost to give away. Please visit us 

and we will load your truck for you. 

We are taking clean wood waste out of the system and providing free kindling to start your winter 

fireplaces with. 

So, if you need any of these commodities, please come in for a visit. 

Sewers and Drains 

The sewer and drain crew is small but very productive. They are responsible for keeping the storm water 

drainage system and the sewer system flowing. 

In accomplishing this feat in 2000 they cleaned 52,282 feet of 

sewer line, 3,363 feet of drain line and 471 catch basins. The crew also repaired 27 and installed 10 sewer 

laterals; installed 489 feet of new drain line; responded to 36 plugged sewer lines of which 28 were the 

responsibility of the town; inspected sections of sewer and drain lines with the video camera; cleaned debris off 

catch basin covers to prevent and/or alleviate flooding; and a myriad of other tasks. Additionally, there were 

37 new entrances into our sanitary sewer system requiring 86 inspections; 32 permits were issued and 416 

locations were made for contractors, utility companies and the public. 

Drainage improvement projects were 

completed on Epping Avenue, Homestead Circle, Ocean Drive and at the new Town Office building. 

Treatment Plant 

This year has seem some improvements at the treatment plant. We hired Mike Carle in May as the lab 

technician. Funding was approved to upgrade the plant, which will include a new plant water system, and new 

sludge dewatering equipment. Also a retrofit of the secondary clarifier is nearly complete and is on schedule to 

increase capacity thereby removing the town-wide moratorium for sewer connections. 

There are a number of 

other plant improvements scheduled for Phase II of our funding that will increase the plants efficiency, reduce 

odors and help us in attaining the high quality effluent standards required by our EPA permit. 

As of November 30, 2000 we treated 745 million gallons of effluent, and 2.1 million gallons of 

septage. We processed 3300 tons of sludge and 90 tons of grit for transport and disposal at Turnkey landfill. 

Snow 

As in the past couple of years snowfall in 2000 was light but still labor intensive. Seven plowable storms 

deposited a total of 38 inches of snow requiring plowing, snow removal, sanding and salting. Follow-up 

sanding/salting and spot treatment for daytime melting was carried out as needed. I am truly grateful for the 

department personnel who participate in the snow fighting operations and post storm clean-up and road 

treatment. Their dedication to securing the Town during inclement weather and emergencies is exemplary. 

Highway Maintenance 

Road resurfacing and rehabilitation are expensive and annual efforts. Over the course of the past several years 

the surface of Exeter Road, west of 1-95 has deteriorated extensively. The underlying roadbed is inferior and 

needs to be replaced. However, funds for improvements are not available at this time. In order to save this 

heavily traveled road until it can be completely reconstructed we applied a leveling coarse of pavement to reestablish 

a crown to the road and then applied a 1" shim layer. Additionally, we were able to resurface 

Josephine, Godfrey, Bourne and Thomsen and the new Town Office parking lot. 

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Curbing repairs were made at

the Town Office and on Exeter Road. As always, pot holes and eroded shoulders were repaired as needed in 

order to keep the roads safe and minimize further deterioration. We enlarged Eaton Park parking lot for the 

recreation department as well as adding two overflow gravel lots along Park Avenue. The Tuck Field 

playground was completed in spite of what seemed like constant unsuitable weather conditions for this type of 

fabrication. 

The reconstruction of Lafayette Road finally began shortly after Labor Day. About three weeks into 

the project an under-roadway gas line was discovered. The gas line had to be relocated which caused a four 

week delay. Once the drain line was relocated work resumed and commenced without interruption. This 

phase of the project is now complete. The next phase will begin in the Spring, 2001. It has been a long 

process that has required considerable patience, understanding and cooperation from residents, businesses and 

travelers along the construction route. 

Rubbish Collection 

With the labor market at an all time low, seasonal help was unusually difficult to find and keep. 

coupled with higher than projected quantities of solid waste, made it a very difficult summer. However, our 

crews as always did a commendable job maintaining clean neighborhoods and beach areas. Ken Golden was 

appointed to a full-time position on the rubbish collection crew. 

This 

Transfer Station and Recycling 

We welcomed Mark Richardson as the new Transfer Station Coordinator in May. He replaces Randy 

Noyes who resigned to pursue a career in computer technology. Clint Boudreau also joined the staff as a 

Transfer Station Operator. Through November approximately 8,700 tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) 

passed through the transfer station with another 600 tons expected in December. This is an increase of about 

12% over 1999. We also saw increases in the amounts of metal, wood and construction material received at 

the Transfer Station. Due to the increased volume and a price increase for the disposal of demolition material, 

we began the process of removing as much reusable wood from the waste stream as possible. 

This year, as with MSW, we have seen an increase in the amount of recyclables. This includes 

textiles, car batteries, sand and seaweed deposited at the transfer station, plus the bottles, cans, plastics and 

paper products collected at the curb. In December, we added outdated computers to the list of items we recycle 

at the transfer station. Looking forward to 2001, we will be offering some kind of "second chance" program 

for items we feel are still in good shape for someone else to use. If there are any residents interested in 

volunteering time for this effort please call us. 

We strongly urge residents to recycle as much as possible. Greater participation in the recycling 

program would save the Town money as the recycling fee is a flat rate and the transportation and disposal fees 

for MSW are based on the volume hauled. 

As always, we greatly appreciate your feedback and input. 

questions or suggestions for improvements that we can consider. 

Please feel free to contact us anytime with 


John R. Hangen, 

Director of Public Works 

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HAMPTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 

The year 2000 was a year of change and renew for the Recreation and Parks Department. 

To begin, 

the department made a growth spurt with the addition of a new position. Three full time employees have 

mainly run the department with the help of seasonal and part time staff and volunteers. With the growth of the 

town and the greater demands for services, we were struggling to keep up with all the things that we wanted 

and needed to accomplish. We are now a full time staff of 4 with approximately 50 part time seasonal staff 

members and numerous volunteers. 

With the addition of new positions we also gained new employees. We saw the departure of Brenda 

DeFelice who had been the Program Coordinator for the past three years. Brenda took a newly established 

position as the Recreation Director for the town of North Hampton. We thank Brenda for her enthusiasm and 

service and wish the best for her in her new position. We were fortunate enough to be able to fill her shoes 

with the addition of Rene' Boudreau. Rene' grew up in Hampton Falls and attended Winnacunnet High 

School where he was very active in sports and recreation which ultimately led him to his present career. Rene' 

had worked as our summer intern in 1999 from Plymouth State College and was happy to return to serve in the 

community that he had enjoyed serving over the past summer. We also hired Darren Patch to fill the new 

position of Parks Coordinator. 

Darren comes to us with ten years experience working for the University of 

New Hampshire with a background in parks and field maintenance, horticulture and arboriculture. 

Our department took on a new responsibility this summer. The department is not only in charge of 

the recreation and parks but also of the town parking lots and their operations. 

also. 

lots. 

We added new employees here 

Vic DeMarco was hired to supervise the collection of the monies and scheduling the employees at the 

It was a learning period for us this summer but we are confident that we will be implementing positive 

changes for the 2001 summer season. 

Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to be chosen one of five recreation and parks professionals 

from New England to participate in a group study exchange sponsored by the National Recreation and Parks 

Association. This year's exchange was to Melbourne, Australia. The exchange was an opportunity to swap 

ideas with recreation and park professionals in a different country as well as touring their facilities and 

parklands. It was quite a learning experience. The trip was very exhausting as we were out every morning by 

7:30 and did not return to our billets until 10:00 or 11:00 at night. However, it was well worth it for the 

knowledge and ideas that were gained from the trip. In the next few years I will be using my gained 

knowledge for the betterment of the programs and services offered by the parks and recreation department. I 

am in hopes of adding new signs and beautification's to our parks and parking lots next year as the first change 

made from the exchange. I also want to send out a special and appreciative thanks to Tom Nigrelli of Drakes 

Appleton and Rick Green of Green and Co. for their generous donations that allowed me to be able to attend 

the exchange. Both are local companies that proactively gave for the betterment of the community and it's 

children. 

Also we finally have a brand new truck in the Parks Department. For years we have depended on the 

Public Works Department to hand us down a truck. We now have one to do the jobs that need to be done to 

keep our parks and ball fields in good condition. The new truck is a huge asset to our department. 

Another asset to our department would be the new Revolving Fund Account. In the past our budget 

had restricted the programs that we could offer. With the new fund, we are able to add to our already 

scheduled agenda of programs. So we would like to hear from you about any programs or trips that you would 

be interested in that are not presently being offered. 

This year we were able to build a new ramp at our skateboard park. 

We now have a new half-pipe. 

Lots of thanks go out to the many volunteers that made the eagerly awaited ramp a reality. Special thanks to 

Ken Sakurai, Paul O'Hara, Steve O'Hara, Rick Evans and David Cropper for their generous donations of time 

and money. Even with the new half pipe, there are still a few things to do at the park to make the area 

complete. We are in hopes of installing new ramps, a phone and some landscaping to the project in the near 

future. 

We are especially excited about two new programs that were started this year. First, was the Hampton 

Community Challenge Road Race. Many thanks to Lynn Blume, Pattie McKenzie and HCIC for their efforts 

in making the road race a successful reality. Second, many thanks to Tim Anderson for heading up the NFL 

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Flag Football League and to all the volunteer coaches. Fun was had by all at both programs and we look 

forward to our second season in 2001. 

I would also like to thank the HYA and Timberland for heading up two projects that were completed 

this year for the Tuck Field area. A new irrigation system was put in at the baseball fields and new dugouts 

were built in the same area. We at the recreation and parks department could not have done it without these 

two organizations. These are also great assets to our parks and the community that we serve. 

Lastly, volunteerism brought about two new items for the recreation department. First, Doug 

MacTaggett donated and planted all the flowers in front of Town Hall, and second, Russ Greer of Bell Atlantic 

and Teddy Clarke of Clarke and Clarke headed up a fence improvement project at Eaton Park. Many thanks to 

them, as well as, Nick Seata, Darold Mosher, John Mercurio, Gary Woods, and Jack Murrey for the donation 

and installation of the netting for use on the Eaton Park softball fence. 

Many thanks to the Recreation & Parks Advisory Council, our instructors, the Lane Library, Hampton 

Schools, PTA, Dept. of Public Works, Police and Fire Departments, Hampton Lions Club, HCIC, Hampton 

Area Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Atlantic News, Hampton Union and the HYA for your continued support 

and assistance. 

I hope that you have all had a chance to participate in a program or trip through our department. We 

always enjoy seeing you and are eager to meet new people in the community. If you haven't been by our 

offices, drop in and sign up for something fun. The benefits of parks and recreation are endless and in today's 

busy society nothing soothes the soul better than a great recreational adventure! On behalf of the Hampton 

Recreation & Parks Department, we hope to see you in 2001 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Dyana Lassonde 

Director, Recreation & Parks 

Young anglers enjoy the annual fishing derby! 

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The first season of flag football was a success and enjoyed by many boys and girls! 

All ages enjoyed the Community Challenge Road Race sponsored by the Hampton Community Issues 

Coalition, Hampton PTA and the Recreation Department. 

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LANE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 

Looking back over past library reports I notice a pattern. Every year mentions changes in the library, 

in staff, in services, sometimes even in the building. The year 2000 was no different. We survived the muchballyhooed 

Y2K computer crisis, and went on to survive two major staffing changes. The resignation of 

Reference/Internet Librarian Bobb Menk in May started the library looking at how to restructure the library 

organization in order to utilize everyone's best talents. Although we knew Bobb was much sought after for his 

expertise, we had hoped to be able to keep him a little longer and were very sorry to see him go. The 

resignation of Children's Librarian Beverly Vetter in July compounded our staffing problems. She had done 

much to revitalize the Children's area with outreach to preschools and schools. She too will be missed. After 

much discussion, the Trustees reorganized the library into four departments: Adult Services, Children's 

Services, Reference Services and Technical Services. Searches were done for the best candidate to head each 

position and interviews were held in July. Jeanne Gamage of York, Maine, was hired to head Adult Services. 

She brings many years of supervisory experience to the position. Cindy Stosse, a Children's Librarian in 

Pennsylvania, was returning to NH and found the job posting for Head of Children's Services on our web site. 

She was the perfect match. She's been busy introducing puppets to the Children's Room, hosting story times in 

the Mayflower and taking the kids for a Polar Express trip! Joanne Straight was promoted to head Reference 

Services, and Bill Teschek, Assistant Director, took on Technical Services and the Internet. Luckily, our 

dedicated part-time staff stayed constant through the transition. Alice Alford works in Reference with Joanne 

Straight; Bill, Catherine and Jeanne take shifts at the Reference Desk as needed. Barbara Chapman, Sandra 

Kent, Charlene Carliell, 

and Mary Twomey work the Circulation Desk in Adult Services. Lynda Miller and 

Joanne Mulready, with help from Mary Twomey, work Children's Services, and Jean Keefe works with Bill in 

Technical Services. The staff deserve kudos for their long hours of extra coverage before the two hires brought 

the library back to full strength. 

Service 

Our volunteers keep our books mended, processed and shelved; we couldn't do it without them. Last 

year they volunteered over 2600 hours to the library. At a conservative estimate of $6/hr., they offered the 

library over $15,000 worth of free time. There are other volunteers who don't call themselves such - the 

mothers who assist at story times, the gentlemen who assist with replacing water bottles, the young children 

who volunteer to help with the even younger children. They enhance the library without any formal title and 

they are much appreciated! 

Programming continues and will expand, trying to focus on programs of interest to the whole family. 

The Symphony trips in the fall and spring remain quite popular, raising money for museum pass renewals. 

Children's Services has offered programs on the Mayflower and the Polar Express and is planning regular 

evening and Saturday story times. Library programs already planned are on winter sports, gardening, and local 

authors; there will be much more! 

The library offers the traditional books, but it also provides current new fiction and nonfiction in a 

variety of formats: books, books on tape, books on CD and large print books. Magazines on a variety of topics 

and local and national newspapers are displayed in the periodical area for daily browsing; back issues of 

magazines may be taken out. Nonfiction videos such as those who show how to build a deck or walk you 

through a computer program are shelved with books on those specific topics. Entertainment videos are 

available free overnight and children's videos are available along with their books, tapes, and new puppets! 

Museum passes to area and Boston museums entitle families to discount or free admission. We offer Internet 

access to those without home computers, enabling many to keep in touch with family and friends, and Internet 

classes to further skills. We strive to untangle the maze of information found on the web and guide the users to 

the best sites. See our website www.hampton.lib.nh.us . Reference staff are available daily whenever we 

are open to help anyone in their search for materials for their homework, hobby, genealogical research or to 

answer any question. 

If our library does not have the information, we'll often be able to obtain materials from 

other libraries through a state-wide interlibrary loan system. Please ask if you don't see what you want. 

Requests can be made in person, by phone, or via e-mail. 

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Trustees 

Mary Lou O'Connor, Chairperson, Barbara Rallis, Treasurer, Sara Cassassa, Secretary, Lenore Patton 

and Judy Geller comprise the Trustee Board for the first year of the new Millennium. Former Trustee, Betty 

Ann Lavalee, generously and actively serves in the capacity of Trustee Alternate. Library Trustee Jerry 

McConnell finished his years of service this spring. 

As your trustees "we represent the community to the library and the library to the community." The 

trustee board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Lane Memorial Library on policy, 

budgetary matters, operation and services. 

In addition to meeting monthly, while recognizing the changing 

needs of our community, we have formed working committees in the areas of Personnel, Building, Fundraising 

and Friends of the Library. One of the highlights that have resulted from our work includes the creation and 

hiring of our first Adult Services Librarian. It is the hope of the board that the library serves to enhance and 

support the reading and information needs of library patrons of all ages. 

thank the townspeople of Hampton for the opportunity to serve. 

On behalf of the trustees, we want to 


Mary Lou O'Connor, Chairperson 

Conclusion 

The library continues to seek to be the answer place for the people of Hampton of all ages. We 

strongly believe in the library's mission "to provide community residents and other interested persons with 

materials, services and programs in their quest to meet their educational, informational, recreational and 

professional needs." 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Catherine Redden, Director 

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REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR 

I shall begin my yearly report by thanking you the taxpayers of Hampton, for re-electing me and 

allowing me to continue to serve as your tax collector. I am privileged and honored to receive your support 

and I look forward to serving you. Thank God your votes for me weren't cast in Florida! ! 

I acknowledge and thank the wonderful women who volunteer and/or work part time during the busy 

property tax seasons. Sincerest thanks to Glenna Brown, Dottie Trofatter and Olga Lonergan for giving 

unselfishly of their time, you are greatly appreciated and your presence made the difference to ease the 

tremendous workload at tax time. Thank you! "Welcome back" Sylvia Moulton who was missed by all, 

Sylvia most definitely lights up our lives, it's great having her back. 

I especially thank Deputy Tax Collector Jan Manning who is instrumental in the smooth operation of 

the tax office. Jan efficiently and courteously helps the taxpayers, she is appreciated and I am grateful to have 

her working in the tax office. 

In 2000, this office collected a total of $30,895,816.94 for property tax, land rent, land use change, 

yield tax and tax liens and $163,616.15 in interest on tax liens and late payments. Tax bills mailed totaled 

17,313 for the two billings. Also mailed were 234 certified notices of impending tax lien, 74 certified notices 

to mortgagees and 36 certified notices of possible deeding. 

Liens were executed and recorded against 149 properties, representing $319,344.57 in unpaid 1999 

property tax (2% of the Tax Warrant). By the close of 2000, this office collected 94% of the full year 2000 tax 

levy. 

I wish a happy and healthy year to everyone and look forward to serving the great people, in the great 

Town of Hampton. 

Sincerely submitted, 

Joyce Sheehan 

Tax Collector 

The staff of the Tax Collector's Office. Front to Back: Sylvia Moulton, Dottie Trofatter, Jan Manning, Joyce 

Sheehan, Glenna Brown. 

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TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31. 2000 

DEBITS 2000 1999 

UNCOLLECTED TAXES, 

JANUARY 1, 2000 

Property Taxes $1,536,046.40 

Yield Tax 598.48 

TAXES COMMITTED IN 2000: 

Property Taxes $30,783,914.96 

Land Rent 68,605.50 298.39 

Land Use Change Tax 13,500.00 

OVERPAYMENT: 

Property Taxes 100,005.28 56,064.75 

Land Rent 1,651.27 

Interest Collected-Delinquent Tax 25,895.85 104,024.71 

TOTAL DEBITS $30,993,572.86 $1,697,032.73 

CREDITS 

REMITTED TO TREASURER 

Property Taxes $29,225,726.88 $1,206,800.03 

Tax Converted to Lien 319,344.57 

Land Rent 68,659.27 298.39 

Yield Taxes 598.48 

Land Use Change Tax 13,500.00 

Interest 25,895.85 67,288.46 

Int. & Costs Converted to Lien 36,736.25 

ABATEMENTS MADE: 

Property Tax 20,775.70 65,966.55 

Land Rent 1,597.50 

UNCOLLECTED TAXES. DEC. 31. 2000 

Property Tax 1,637,417.66 

TOTAL CREDITS $30,993,572.86$ 1.697.032.73 

TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT OF LIENS 

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000 

DR. 1999 1998 1997 1996 

Unredeemed Liens, 

January 1, 2000 $356,080.82 $257,987.20 125,996.07 12,521.54 

Liens Executed during Fiscal Year 

Int. & Costs Collected 4,525.94 23,304.03 36,978.72 5,623.15 

TOTAL DEBITS $360.606.76 $281.291.23 $162.974.79 $18.144.69 

CR. 

Remittances to Treasurer: 

Redemptions $125,281.48 $138,843.77 $112,731.79 $3,376.85 

Interest & Costs 4,525.94 23,304.03 36,978.72 5,623.15 

Unredeemed Liens, 

Dec. 31, 2000 230,799.34 119,143.43 13,264.28 9,144.69 

TOTAL CREDITS $360,606.76 $281,291.23 $162,974.79 $18,144.69 

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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT 2000 

The year 2000! We never thought we would see it and here it is gone already. We managed get 

through the Y2K issue without too many trouble spots. A few hitches crept up here and there, but nothing that 

couldn't be overcome. 

The first few weeks of the year were spent getting settled into our new surroundings. But as things got 

familiar we became more and more comfortable in our new space. We now have three customer windows and 

just in time for the presidential primary. It was the first of four elections in 2000. It seemed that as soon as one 

was over we began gearing up for the next. The biggest was the General Election in November and we 

processed over 1 100 absentee ballots (and not a chad among them.) 

Car registrations are at an all time high reflecting the state of the economy during the first half of the 

year. The volume settled down towards the last quarter but still bringing in an income of $2,383,318. That 

represents over 20,000 motor vehicle permits issued and 19,000 registrations done in Hampton. Renewal 

forms are mailed for each month. Please be sure that we have your correct address. The state has finally issued 

the long awaited Conservation Plates. The fee is $30.00 for numbered plates and an additional $25.00 for 

initial plates. They are available at the sub-stations and are being issued for new vehicles or at time of renewal 

only. The new title law requires that all vehicles 1989 or newer be titled and older vehicles must have proper 

documentation. Besides the bill of sale, the registrant must provide this office with a copy of the previous 

owner's NH registration, a valid out of state title, or a completed inspection form. Necessary paperwork may be 

picked up at the Town Clerk's office. 

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Dog licenses are due by the last week in April. After June 1 

there is 

an eleven-dollar fine on all 

unregistered dogs. This was imposed by the Town Meeting of 1994. Currently, we have 1100 dogs registered 

with another 250 due for their first tags by April. Please bring proof that the dog has been vaccinated for 

rabies and if the animal has been altered, certificate of neutering or spaying. Once we have a record of the 

animal on file, subsequent licensing may be done by mail. As usual, we ask that you provide us with a stamped 

self-addressed envelope. 

We had a record year for boat registrations. More residents are realizing that the fees stay in the town 

when the boats are registered through our office. This year we collected almost $8500 for the town. 

Remember that the forms need to be signed by the boat owner, so they must be done in person. Effective 

January 2002 the state will require all operators of a boat with a motor greater than 15 horsepower to complete 

a boating safety course. This certification process will begin with those owners born January 1, 1983 or later to 

be certified by January 1, 2002 and continuing until all boaters are certified by January 1, 2008. We have a 

schedule for times and locations of all classes. 

Remitted to Treasurer 2000 

Dogs-State 2,460.50 

Vitals-State 10,138.00 

Motor Vehicle Permits 2,383,318.50 

Local Title Fee 8,370.00 

Municipal Agent Fee 47,158.50 

Dogs-Town 4,956.50 

Boats 8,489.91 

UCCs 7,419.50 

Vitals-Town 3,111.00 

Misc. 8,612.77 

Total 2,484,035.18 

As always my sincere thanks to Deputy Betty Poliquin; bookkeeper, Joyce Williams; and assistant, 

Davina Larivee whose constant effort and dedication makes the office run smoothly and to the residents of 

Hampton for their continued support. 


Arleen E. Andreozzi, Town Clerk 

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The staff of the Town Clerk's Office is always ready to assist you with your vehicle registrations, voter 

registrations, resident parking permits, dog licenses, marriage licenses, boat registrations, and much more. 

The Recreation Department and Recreation Advisory Council prepared a wonderful "Harry Potter" float for the 

holiday parade. 

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CEMETERY REPORT 

Regretfully 2000 was our busiest year to date with over 100 burials. 

While we fully understand that 

we can never make this experience pleasant for families, we do our very best to make the process as easy as 

possible. 

Our belief is that a cemetery is really a place for the living more that the dead, in so much as this is 

where people come to remember loved ones who have moved on. Our goal as caretakers is to present the 

cemetery in such a manner as to allow people to feel at peace when they come to visit, and remember. 

Being a public cemetery we are limited by budget restrictions, and are not able to give all the care we 

would like, but I do believe we do the very best with what we have, and for that I am forever grateful to all the 

wonderful, and dedicated people who work in our cemeteries. On behalf of all of them I wish the citizens of 

Hampton, a happy and healthy 2001 

"the cause lives on, and the dream shall 

never die" Sen. Edward Kennedy 


Danny J. Kenney 

Cemetery Director 

The Ring Swamp Cemetery was laid out in 1797 and was the town's second 

public burial ground. 

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CONSERVATION COMMISSION 

During this past year our Commission has reviewed and made recommendations on twenty-one 

NHDES Wetland Bureau applications, nineteen Special Permit applications, and five Planning Board referrals. 

We also worked with a few residents to correct wetland violations on their properties. As always, we are here 

to help guide you through the tedious process of wetland applications and answer any questions you may have 

regarding open space or wetland issues in our Town. 

Again this year we have been involved in a variety of projects. During the winter we were involved 

with Project SERVE, Students for Environmental Resource Volunteerism & Education, working directly with 

Winnacunnet High School Senior Seminar students. Ashlee Palmer and Nancy Devine were graded on their 

research, published newspaper articles, and gave a formal presentation to our Commission on the subject of 

Salt Marsh Restoration in Hampton. Meghan Flemming organized and conducted an open space survey. This 

survey not only provided us with the information that the overwhelming majority of Hampton residents are in 

favor of preserving open space, but also how to fund the purchase of conservation land and conservation 

easements, and what activities should take place on this land. These students did an outstanding job and were a 

delight to work with. 

Ellen Goethel is in the process of finalizing plans for the Island Path Educational Area. Mr. Foss has 

agreed to donate over $10,000 as a part of the mitigation package for the Foss Manufacturing Company's 

proposed expansion. This will enable the Commission to apply for grant money to cover the cost of this 

project. The plans will be presented to the Board of Selectmen and will be available at the Town Office, Lane 

Library, and from all Conservation Commission members as soon as they have been completed. We have 

acquired a couple of conservation easements as part of the mitigation packages for development. The largest 

was a 46+ acre parcel on the Foss property and the other is a parcel in the Woodland Estates of Hampton off 

Woodland Road. Another part of the Foss mitigation package is the donation of $50,000 to our Conservation 

Land Fund. This is to be used solely for the purchase of conservation land, open space. According to 

Meghan's survey, this is exactly what the people of Hampton want! 

After years of dedicated effort, Bonnie Thimble saw her Johnny Appleseed Elm Tree project come to 

life. Six disease resistant American Liberty Elm trees were planted in Hampton. We are grateful to Bonnie for 

her persistence in this project, to Marilyn Wallingford of the Shade Tree Commission for her guidance in 

finding a home for the trees, and to Darren Patch, Parks Coordinator for planting the trees, and all involved in 

their care. If anyone is interested in purchasing an elm tree or needs information regarding the forty lots at the 

Victory Garden, just call Bonnie! Did you know that the Victory Garden had the honor of being on the Garden 

Tour again this year? We are so proud!

Although our Commission was not directly involved in the dune restoration near the end of Boston 

Avenue, we want to mention it here. Our thanks to Cathy Silver and Sylvia Kuzminski, teachers at 

Winnacunnet High School, for all of their efforts in this most important project. These teachers managed to 

educate the public as well as their students as to the immense value of the dunes. 

The Rockingham County Conservation Commission has joined us in pursuing a solution to the 

erosion problems along Eel Ditch. The NRCS has completed its engineering study of the velocity and 

directions of the water flows in the area. With these results in hand, possible alternative solutions can be 

examined and the best one pursued. This project is on our priority list because there are quite a few residents 

who are losing property along Eel Ditch. 

Residents abutting the Charles Street marsh and the swale along the parking lot leading to the culverts 

will be pleased to see the restoration of the marsh and the swale commence. In conjunction with the Highland 

Avenue reconstruction, our Commission is not only restoring the marsh which will correct the mosquito 

problem there, but we are replacing the tide gate at the Brown Avenue intersection with a new self-regulating 

tide gate. This new gate regulated incoming waters while allowing waters to exit the area. This new gate and 

culvert across Brown Avenue will be funded with salt marsh restoration money from the article that you 

support every year and the many agencies that contribute with grant money. 

We were proud to present WHS graduate and Hampton resident Kenton Geer, our second annual 

scholarship. Kenton is pursuing his studies at the Maine Maritime Academy. Rachel Caylor of the Hampton 

Academy Junior High was presented with the Conservation Commission plaque for her efforts in the adoption 

of a recycling program and other conservation projects. Congratulations Kenton and Rachel and continued 

success in your studies. 

This marks the end of another busy and productive year for our Commission. Ralph Fatello, Dan 

Gangai, Ellen Goethel, Nancy Olney, Bonnie Thimble, Peter Tilton, Jr., and alternates Dr. Ralph Falk and Fred 

Palazzolo, and our dedicated secretary Sue Launi, join me in thanking all Town Officials, Boards, and 

Commissions for their help and support in all our endeavors throughout the year. It's been our pleasure to 

serve, and we look forward to continuing our conservation efforts in the new year. 

Vivianne Marcotte 

Chairperson 

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REPORT OF THE HERITAGE COMMISSION 

The Heritage Commission was involved in a number or projects during 2000, including preservation 

efforts, educational endeavors, and documentation of the Pine Grove Cemetery and other sites in the town. 

Given the lack of a funded budget, the Commission was unable to make progress in the restoration of the 

blacksmith shop on Barbour Road, but the building has been stabilized, at least temporarily, by necessary 

repairs and spraying for insects. 

The major project for the Commission this year was the publication, by Boy Scout Troop 177, of a 

booklet, "Markers of the Pine Grove Cemetery, Hampton, New Hampshire." The booklet is an expansion of 

one produced in 1999 as part of the Eagle Scout Project by Joshua McDonald, sponsored by the Heritage 

Commission. The booklet, the text of which was written by Chairman Elizabeth Aykroyd, documents all 

existing markers in the cemetery, illustrating some of the most significant stones. In celebration of the 

publication of the booklet, an October program consisting of a guided tour of the cemetery by local expert 

Glenn Knoblock, followed by a spaghetti dinner prepared by Jim McAden was attended by more than 100 

people. The Commission hopes that the tour and the availability of the booklet will draw attention to the 

historic importance of this and other old cemeteries in the town. 

During the year the Commission opened the Oliver Godfrey Blacksmith Shop on Barbour Road for 

viewing during the Historical Society's Garden Tour in August and participated in the Founders Day activities 

in October. A granite sign was acquired to mark the blacksmith shop so that it is no longer the "anonymous 

building" next to the Victory Garden. 

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The Commission also provided input to those agencies working on the Hampton Beach Master Plan 

and to the Rockingham Planning Commission's work on a new Coastal Historic Byway. The requests for the 

information underlined the need for a good inventory of significant places and buildings in Hampton, and these 

inventories will be the main emphasis for the Commission in the next year. 

Elizabeth Aykroyd, Chairman 

Maryanne McAden, Secretary 

Bonnie Thimble, Conservation Commission Liaison 

Dan Nersesian 

Roger Syphers 

Ansell Palmer, Alternate 

Fred Rice, Alternate 

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Arleen Andreozzi, Town Clerk 

Brian Warburton, Selectmen's Representative 

Stephen Maclnnes 

Bruce Nickerson 

Sharon Mullen, Alternate

HAMPTON HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMITTEE 

Acting in an advisory capacity, the Highway Safety Committee is charged with the responsibility of 

encouraging, recommending and supporting highway safety programs to minimize both the occurrence and the 

severity of traffic accidents on all streets and highways within the Town of Hampton. The Committee 

receives request concerning highway safety from town residents, the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, 

as well as from other committees and departments within the town. 

These requests are than evaluated, surveys 

and/or audits are than performed, and final recommendations are submitted to the Board of Selectmen. 

The following are but two examples of the type of projects performed by the Committee. Over the 

past several years, numerous traffic control signs have been erected throughout the Town. These signs have 

been put up by residents, storeowners, property owners, and, in some cases, even town departments. In many 

case however, these signs were put up without first obtaining town approval. The Committee has been 

researching each traffic control sign to determine if it is backed by a town ordinance and has recently 

submitted a list of twenty-five sign locations to the Board of Selectmen with recommendations that they be 

recognized by town ordinance. 

With a history of many traffic accidents, the intersection of Winnacunnet Road and Landing Road 

was determined to be a potential traffic hazard for motorist and pedestrians alike. In order to make certain that 

each member of the Committee was completely familiar with the traffic patterns, auditing of this intersection 

was performed over a period of several weeks. Recommendations for changes were submitted to the Board 

and, since completion, has resulted in a much safer intersection. 

The Committee again wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the members of the Board of 

Selectmen, the Hampton Police Department, the Hampton Fire Department, and the Department of Public 

Works for their fine assistance in maintaining safe streets and highways within the Town of Hampton. 


Alfred I. Greenfeld, Chairman 

Jane Cameron, Secretary 

Robert Ross 

Dean Ellis 


Judith Park 

Chairman Brian Warburton and Police Chief William Wrenn enjoyed their "chilly" participation in the first 

annual "Penguin Plunge" at Hampton Beach to raise funds for the Special Olympics.

LEASED LAND REAL ESTATE COMMISSION 

During 2000, the Commission approved cash sales for four of the town-owned lots of land at the 

beach. These were previously leased to private parties for residential, commercial and mixed-use structures. 

Six meetings were held during the year with one complicated sale being the subject of three of those meetings. 

The lots sold at fair market value at the time of the sale. 

The approved sales were for the following lots: 

31 K Street 5,000 sq.ft. 

Business Seasonal District $65,000 

99 Ashworth Avenue 3,200 sq.ft. 


47 Ocean Boulevard 4,410 sq.ft. 


18 Epping Avenue 2,015 sq.ft. 

Residence B District $55,750 

A total of $231,750 was realized, which is to be deposited into the Real Estate Trust Fund under State 

Law (Chapter 3, Laws of 1983). The income earned from that fund's investments by the Trustees of the Trust 

Funds benefits the property tax rate each year. 

Of the original 650 Town leased lots under the Leased Land Sales Program, 56 remain unsold and all 

but six of those are in the south beach area. 

The Town's Deputy Assessor, Angela Boucher, continues to be the Executive Branch's liaison to the 

Commission. We thank her for the staff support of our activities. 

Glyn P. Eastman, Chairman 

Arthur J. Moody, Clerk 

Raymond E. Alie 

Hollis W. Blake 

John F. Woodburn 

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MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMISSION 

The Hampton Mosquito Control Commission acts as the Town's liaison with our pest control 

contractor. Our contractor is Municipal Pest Management of York, Maine. The majority of our mosquito 

control is done through larviciding, trying to kill mosquitoes while still in the larvae stage. After the 

mosquitoes mature, the control is done by truck spraying. 

Contrary to popular belief, truck spraying only kills 

mosquitoes that actually come in contact with the sprayed pesticides. There is no "residual" effect. The truck 

spraying is also regulated very strictly by the state. Trucks must not exceed a certain speed while spraying, and 

air temperature, wind speed, mosquito population and precipitation must be within set guidelines. Salt marsh 

restoration also aids in natural mosquito control, as small fish called mummichogs inhabit the restored marshes 

and eat mosquito larvae. 

As the year began, the Hampton Mosquito Control Commission dwindled to one member due to the 

resignation of one member and another position that was already vacant. 

Jean McGee and Warren Leavitt 

volunteered and were subsequently appointed to fill the open positions. As the summer progressed, concern 

began to increase concerning West Nile virus, which was discovered in the greater Boston area, and later in the 

summer it was confirmed that it has spread into New Hampshire. The vast majority of mosquitoes in 

Hampton are "salt Marsh" mosquitoes, which do not carry the West Nile virus; Municipal Pest Management 

collected and tested mosquitoes from various locations throughout Hampton and the seacoast and has not 

found any mosquitoes infected with the virus. They have also kept us informed regularly concerning new 

information and developments with State agencies. 

Please feel free to contact any of the Commission members if you have any questions or comments 

concerning mosquito control. 


John Skumin, Chairman 

NOTE: Residents that find dead birds, in particular crows that appear to have died from 

natural causes (not as a result of another animal or vehicle) are asked to call the Animal 

Control Officer, Peter MacKinnon at 929-4444 to report the location. 

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PLANNING BOARD 

The year 2000 saw busy activity for the Planning Board with continued residential growth fueling 

varied applications. 

The March election saw Peter Olney re-elected and Sharlene Hurst joining the Board. When the 

Board reorganized, Sharlene was elected Clerk, Peter elected Vice-Chair and the writer elected Chair. Jim 

Workman, our immediate past Chair, was elected Selectman and we are fortunate to have him bringing his 

Planning Board experience with him as he sits with us as the Selectmen Representative. We also want to 

recognize the help and service that our three alternates, Sandy Buck, Dan Trahan and Craig Salomon give us. 

They are on call to replace absent members, usually on short notice, and are of inestimable help. The 

administrative affairs of the Board continue to be well managed by our dedicated part-time Administrative 

Assistant, Janet Perkins. The functioning of the Board in accordance with statutes and regulations is due in 

part to her experience and expertise. 

This year saw a major change in the staffing of the Board. Tracy Lang, our long-time Circuit Rider 

Planner from the Rockingham Planning Commission, stepped down in August as the RPC and the Town 

revised their working relationship. With Tracy no longer available, the Town hired Jennifer Kimball as its first 

full-time Planner in September. The Board retained John Chagnon on an interim basis through November to 

provide planning and engineering back-up for Jennifer through the transition period. We want to acknowledge 

John's help and expertise. Jennifer has stepped right in to her new duties and is working well with other Town 

Departments as they relate to the continued flow of new applications coming before the Board. We expect her 

several year's experience as a staff engineer at King County, Washington State to serve her well here. 

With the Town Meeting approval of $50,000 for a Hampton Beach Area Study, the Town was able to 

match similar amounts from the Coastal Grant Program and the State Department of Resources and Economic 

Development so that $150,000 combined became available for funding a major Hampton Beach Area Master 

Plan Study. The Cecil Group of Boston has been selected to do the study and has already issued its first Draft 

Existing Status Report. The Final report in early 2001 may provide an important addition to the Town's 

Master Plan. 

In the year 2000, the Board approved eight subdivision applications, adding 22 new lots. The largest 

plan added 15 lots with the newly created Woodland Estates of Hampton. The Board also approved six minor 

lot line adjustments and five site plans. Under the site plan review, Hampton Meadows added 35 additional 

units on Drakeside Road and the former Blue Lantern Motel on High Street was demolished and 20 twobedroom 

condominiums were approved. The Board also heard and approved five Use Changes, 13 Special 

Permits and three condominium conversions. The Planning Board meets on the first and third Wednesday of 

each month with addition evenings when warranted. We invite all to attend or view its proceedings on the 

local cable television channel. 

Respectfully submitted 

Thomas J. 

Gillick, Jr., Chairman 

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TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUNDS 

For 2000, a net of $840,377.53 was earned by the Real Estate Trust Fund for the General Fund to 

reduce the property tax rate. Since its small beginnings in 1984, that fund alone has benefited tax rates by 

nearly $14 million in Town revenue. 

The principal of that fund, derived from the sale of Town-owned lots of 

land at the beach, now stands at $13,640,902.82 (This does not include $231,750 due from the Town for four 

deeds signed by the Selectmen in 2000.) 

With the purchase of Banknorth, the parent company of bank of New Hampshire merged its Trust and 

Investment Services department with the Stratevest Group, the trust and investment subsidiary of Banknorth 

Group. Thus, the Trustees' investment, bookkeeping and reporting functions for the RETF continue to be 

performed in Concord by the same representatives, but under the Stratevest name. 

Although the Town no longer finances lessees' purchases of the leased lots, there remain 15 

outstanding mortgages with a total principal amount due in coming years of nearly $175,000. Many were paid 

off in 2000, most of them early (at one time, there were over one hundred mortgages held by the Town under 

the Leased Land Sales Program of 1982). 

The Trustees also have fiduciary management responsibility for several older and smaller trust funds. 

These include: Cemetery Perpetual Care (72 individual trusts), the Cemetery Burial Trust Fund, "poor" funds, 

Lane Memorial Library trusts and the "Soup" Campbell Children's Sports Scholarship Trust. In addition, four 

Capital Reserve Funds for the Town and the Beach Precinct special taxing district (two each) are invested by 

the Trustees. 

TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUNDS 

Robert V. Lessard, Chairman 

John J. Kelley, Sr., Bookkeeper 

Jane P. Kelley, Clerk 

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USS HAMPTON (SSN 767) ANNUAL REPORT 

In May 2000 the relationship between the Town and it's namesake nuclear attack submarine USS 

HAMPTON (SSN 767) became stronger as a delegation from Hampton attended, at personal expense, the 

formal change of command ceremony Norfolk, VA. The delegation members were was Chairman Brian 

Warburton, Vice Chairman William 'Skip' Sullivan, Selectman James Workman, Town Manager James 

Barrington, and myself. 

Under a bright clear sky, the emotional, and sometimes humorous, ceremonies were held at Pier 

twenty-three, Naval Station, Norfolk. The submarine was decked out in flags and bunting as the Navy Band 

played under a canopy on the pier. The crew stood in formation in dress white uniform. 

Captain John M. Bird, Commander, Submarine Squadron Eight, was the main speaker and awarded outgoing 

Commander Michael J. Matthes the Legion of Merit for distinguished service. Under Matthes command, the 

six-month Mediterranean Sea/Persian Gulf deployment as part of the USS 

USS HAMPTON completed a 

ENTERPRISE Battle Group. Capt. Bird presented USS HAMPTON with the Navy Unit Commendation by the 

Secretary of the Navy and the Killian Award by the President of the United States Intelligence Advisory 

Committee. 

Incoming Commander John L. Lovering of Virginia Beach, VA assumed command. Cdr. Lovering 

has served as Executive Officer of the USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN 735) (GOLD) completing three 

deterrent patrols. At the reception following the ceremonies, I presented both commanders with a large framed 

color photo of the USS HAMPTON moving up the Piscataqua River during her arrival in August 1999. 

Chairman Warburton presented them with inscribed Hampton, NH mugs. Cdr. Lovering was invited for a visit 

to Hampton, NH. 

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In September, while the USS HAMPTON was in Groton, CT for pre-deployment training exercises, 

Cdr. Lovering brought thirty members of his crew to town for a day of fun and eating. The hastily arranged day 

began with Cdr. Lovering presenting town officials with a namesake plaque thanking them for hosting the 

crew. A trolley tour of the seacoast was provided by Tom Higgins and narrated by Dyana Lassonde. Joe Kurt 

of Joe's Meats warmly greeted the commander and crew and provided luncheon. 

In the evening, the white-uniformed sailors were hosted to at dinner by the Higgins family of the Whales Tale 

Restaurant. Cdr. Lovering, on behalf of the crew, presented myself and Chairman Warburton with "Save the 

Day" coins symbolic of actions performed to save the USS HAMPTON from peril. It was the first time the 

coins were presented to civilians. Mike and Suzanne Roy provided lodging for the crew at the Flagship Motor 

Inn. In addition, Seacoast Coca-Cola, Dunkin' Donuts of North Hampton, Gerry Dignam and Tom Donaldson 

contributed to the day's festivities. 

Cdr. Lovering has notified Atlantic Fleet Command of plans for the USS HAMPTON, following a 

six-month deployment, to visit the seacoast in the summer 2001. The crew is very anxious to play the 

traditional softball game against the Town police and fire departments. 


Edward 'Sandy' Buck 

Chairman 

The town, represented by Selectman Jim Workman, Town Manager James Barrington, Chairman of the Board 

of Selectmen Brian Warburton and Chairman of the USS HAMPTON Committee Sandy Buck accept a 

commemorative plaque from Commander John L. Lovering of the USS HAMPTON. 

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WELCOME TO THESE NEW 

EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF HAMPTON 

Dorothy Trofatter, Receptionist 

Kevin Schultz, Building Inspector 

Rene Boudreau, Program Coordinator 

Alice Macgregon, Receptionist 

Darren Patch, Parks Coordinator 

Ken Golden, Public Works 

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Clint Boudreau, Public Works 

Kimberly Sullivan, 

Police Communications Specialist 

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Mike Carle, Public Works 

Barry Buczek, Police Patrolman 

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Steve McNally, Public Works 

Kimberly Stanley-Tasker 


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Mark Richardson, Transfer Station 

Jennifer A. B. Kimball, Town Planner 

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INRECOGNITION 

The Town of Hampton would like to recognize the following 

Town employees who have retired from Town service this year. 

The Town of Hampton has been extremely fortunate to have 

such loyal, dedicated and talented employees. They will be 

missed both professionally and as friends. 

John Walker, Town Moderator 

Eight years of service 

Jack Goodwin, Captain 

Hampton Fire Department 

Twenty-five years of service 

Robert Towler, Sergeant 

Police Department 

Twenty-seven years of service 

Carolyn Petit 


Twenty- four years of service 

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TOWN OF HAMPTON 

NEW HAMPSHIRE 

TOWN WARRANT 

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TOWN BUDGET 

2001 

As amended at Deliberative Session Feb. 3, 2001

TOWN OF HAMPTON 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 

2001 TOWN WARRANT 

To the Inhabitants of the Town of Hampton, in the County of Rockingham, and State of New 

Hampshire, qualified to vote in town affairs: 

You are hereby notified to meet at eight-thirty o'clock in the forenoon in the auditorium at 

Winnacunnet High School on Saturday, February 3, 2001 for the first session on the Annual Town 

Meeting for the transaction of all business other than voting by official ballot. 

In accordance with the action in Article 14 in the 1996 Town Warrant (pursuant to RSA 40: 13) 

the second session of the Annual Meeting to elect officers by official ballot, to vote on questions 

required by law to be inserted on said official ballot, shall be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at seven 

o'clock in the forenoon at the Marston School, 

o'clock in the evening. 

Marston Way. The polls will not close before eight 

ARTICLE 1 

To choose by non-partisan ballot: One (1) Selectmen for Three Years; One (1) Town Clerk for 

Three Years; One (1) Trustee of the Trust Funds for Three Years; One (1) Library Trustee for Three Years; 

One (1) Library Trustee for One Year; Two (2) Planning Board Members for Three Years; One (1) 

Cemetery Trustee for Three Years; Four (4) Municipal Budget Committee Members for Three Years; Two 

(2) Municipal Budget Committee Members for Two Years; One (1) Municipal Budget Committee Member 

for One Year; One (1) Zoning Board of Adjustment Member for Three Years. 

ARTICLE 2 


amend Article II, Section 2.3 Wetlands Conservation District, Subsection 2.3.3.B.7. by adding a new 

subsection "d" to read: "The crossing will be at the point of least impact to the Wetlands Conservation 

District". The existing "d" shall become "e." 

ARTICLE 3 


amend Article IV, Table II, Subsection 4.4 by adding a new Footnote appropriately numbered stating 

"Building Height shall be measured in accordance with Article I, Section 1.6". Reference to Footnote 12 

and 13 will be deleted. 

ARTICLE 4 


amend Article IV, Table II by adding a reference to Footnote 9 at the top of the Table. 

ARTICLE 5 


amend Article VIII, Multi-Family Dwelling, Subsection 8.1.1 by deleting the entire subsection and 

accompanying Footnote 1 1 (Article IV, Table II). 

ARTICLE 6 


amend Article I, Section 1 . , 1 to read: "Any person, before commencing work on the erection, alteration or 

demolition of any building or structure : or the erection of a perimeter/boundary fence, must first obtain 

a permit duly granted for such purpose by the Building Inspector authorized by the Board of Selectmen to 

issue such permits."

ARTICLE 7 


amend Article IV, Table II Subsections 4.5.2 and 4.5.3, by adding a new Footnote appropriately numbered 

stating: "Any accessory building being 100 square feet or less in size and not greater than 12 feet in height 

shall meet a minimum setback of four feet on both sides and rear of the property line in all zones, but must 

maintain the minimum required front property line setback in the zone said accessory building is being 

located. A maximum of two auxiliary buildings may be installed and/or erected on any one lot." 

ARTICLE 8 


amend Article II, 

Section 2.1, Zoning Map by amending the zoning district from RAA to Industrial for 

three parcels of land known as Map 8, Lots 1 and 2, and Map 7, Lot 3. These parcels are bounded on the 

west by the State of New Hampshire Route 101, Route 111 highways or interchange rights of way, on the 

north by the boundary line between the Town of Hampton and North Hampton, Exeter and Stratham, and 

on the south by the State of New Hampshire Route 101 highway right of way. 

ARTICLE 9 


amend Article II, 

Section 2.1, Zoning Map by amending the zoning district from RAA to Industrial for all 

the properties which are bounded on the west by the State of New Hampshire Route 101, Route 111 

highways or interchange rights of way, and on the east by the State of New Hampshire Route 95 highway 

right of way and on the north by the boundary line between the Town of Hampton and North Hampton, 

Exeter and Stratham, and on the south by the State of New Hampshire Route 101 highway right of way. 

ARTICLE 10 

Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 9 as proposed by the Planning Board to amend 

Article II, Section 2.4.3, Special Flood Hazard Area, Definitions. To amend or add the following 

definitions: 

a) To amend the definition of "Area of special flood hazard" by adding the following sentence to the end 

of the current definition: "The area is designated as zone A on the Flood Hazard Boundary Map 

(FHBM) and is designated on the FIRM as zones: A, B, A0, A2, V2, and V3." 

b) To add the following definition: " Floodplain or Flood-prone area means any land area susceptible to 

being inundated by water from any source (see definition of "Flooding")." 

c) To amend the definition of "Structure" to read " Structure means for floodplain management purposes, 

a walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage tank, that is principally above ground, as 

well as a manufactured home." 

d) To add the following definition: 

" Water surface elevation means the height, in relation to the 

National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929, (or other datum, where specified) of floods of 

various magnitudes and frequencies in the floodplains." 

ARTICLE 11 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate an additional sum of $5,900,000 

$900,000 to be combined with the prior approved bond (Article 8 of the 2000 Town Meeting) for the 

construction of a Police Facility on public property at Brown Avenue Extension which was approved by 

Article 8 of the 2000 Town Mooting and to fund all activities related to the construction. These additional 

funds, made necessary by increases in construction cost during the delays caused by litigation to determine 

the constitutionality of the law under which the bonds were approved. The additional funds to be raised 

through the issuance of bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed $5,900,000 $900,000 under and in 

compliance with provisions of the Municipal Finance Act pursuant to RSA Chapter 33, Municipal Finance

Act, as amended; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to 

determine the rate of interest thereon, and to take such other actions as may be necessary to effect the 

issuance, negotiations, sale, and delivery of such bonds or notes as shall be in the best interest of the Town 

of Hampton, and to simultaneously rescind any authority which may have b een granted by Article 8 of the 

2000 Town Mooting which gave a majority affirmative vote in excess of 3/5 but not in excess of 2/3 . (3/5 

vote required) 



ARTICLE 12 

Shall the Town of Hampton raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including 

appropriations by special warrant articles, the amount set forth in the budget posted with the warrant, for 

the purposes set forth therein, totaling $17,262,984? Should this article be defeated, the operating budget 

shall be $17,245,637 which is the same as last year, with certain adjustments required by previous action of 

the Town Meeting or by law or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 

40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only. 

NOTE: Warrant Article 12 (Operating Budget Article) does not include special warrant articles 11, 14, 15, 

16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31; and individual articles 13, 19, 21, 23, 24, and 27. 



ARTICLE 13 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate a sum not to oxcood 

$363,395 for the purchase of a pumper truck for the Hampton Firo Department and all related activitie s 

ne cessary for the design, construction, acquisition, and transportation of said truck. 

If approved, the said 

truck shall not bo placed on order until the acceptance, operational evaluation, and certification is 

satisfactory and approved by tho Firo Chief for tho nowly delivered pumper presently on order by 

authorization of tho 2000 Town Mooting vote. 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise $363,395 and appropriate a sum not to exceed 

$1,113,395 for the purchase of a pumper truck and an aerial ladder truck for the Hampton Fire 

Department and all related activities necessary for the design, construction, acquisition, and transportation 

of said trucks. The $363,395 local funds shall serve as the required ten percent local match for grant 

funding of up to $750,000from the Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement (FIRE) Act through 

the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for purchasing a pumper truck and an aerial ladder 

truck for the Hampton Fire Department. If the Town receives the grant, the total amount of the project 

shall not exceed the sum of $1,1 13,395. If the Town does not receive the grant, the $363,395 shall be used 

for the purchase of a pumper truck for the Hampton Fire Department and all related activities necessary 

for the design, construction, acquisition, and transportation ofsaid truck. 



ARTICLE 14 

Shall the Town raise and appropriate $350,0000 to contribute to the Road Improvement Capital 

Reserve Fund established by Article 16 of the 1998 Town Meeting pursuant to the provisions of RSA 35:1? 

The balance in the fund as of December 31, 2000 is approximately $450,000 plus interest. 



ARTICLE 15 

Shall the town appropriate only the sum of $500,000 from revenues generated from the Hampton 

Emergency Medical Services Fund, a Special Revenue Fund created by Article 15 of the 2000 Town 

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Meeting from funds generated from ambulance and emergency medical services calls for providing, 

improving, and/or enhancing ambulance and emergency medical services? Adoption of this article will 

have no effect on the town's tax rate. 



ARTICLE 16 


Private Detail Fund, a Special Revenue Fund created by Article 17 of the 2000 Town Meeting from funds 

generated by police and fire department private details to fund police and fire department private details? 




ARTICLE 17 


Recreation Fund, a Special Revenue Fund created by Article 19 of the 2000 Town Meeting from revenues 

generated from recreation department programs and activities, to fund programs and activities through the 

recreation and parks department? Adoption of this article will have no effect on the town's tax rate. 



ARTICLE 18 


Cable TV Local Origination Fund, a Special Revenue Fund created by Article 21 of the 2000 Town 

Meeting from funds generated from the Cable TV local origination franchise agreement funds for the 

purpose of upgrading, expanding, and enhancing the development of the local origination channel? 




ARTICLE 19 

To soo if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise $110,050 and appropriate a gum not to 

oxcood $860,050 for the installation of a diesel exhaust emissions system, now emergency generator, and 

other health and safety renovations of Firo Station number 2 located at 110 Winnacunnot Road.—The 

$1 10,050 local funds shall serve as the required ton percent local match for grant funding of up to $750,000 

from tho Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement (FIRE) Act through the Federal Emergency 

Management Agency (FEMA) for the purpose of a fire station expansion and renovation of offices, living 

quarters, and/or apparatus space. 

If tho Town receives tho grant, tho total amount of tho project shall not 

exceed the aum of $860,050. If the Town does not receive tho grant, the $110,050 shall bo used for the 

installation of a diesel exhaust emissions system, new emergency generator, and other health and safer}' 

renovations of Firo Station number 2 located at 1 10 Winnacunnot Road. 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate a sum not to exceed $110,050 

for the installation of a diesel exhaust emissions system, new emergency generator, and other health and 

safety renovations ofFire Station number 2 located at 140 Winnacunnet Road. 


Recommended by the Budget Committee

ARTICLE 20 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to appropriate only $75,000.00 from the special revenue 

fund (made up of 20% of the gross lease and rental from Town's parking areas located within Hampton 

Beach Village District) for the purpose allocated by Warrant Article #41 (1996). The purpose of these 

funds is to install lighting on Highland Ave. and any contingencies which may be related to the Highland 

Ave. project. Any funds not used in the Highland Ave. project will be spent on engineering costs on 

Ashworth Ave. This is a non-lapsing article under RSA 32:7 VI, and shall not lapse until 2005. This 

Warrant Article will not affect the Town's tax rate it is simply to allocate where the funds shall be spent. 

(By petition) 



ARTICLE 21 

Shall the Town raise $50,000 and appropriate $200,000 to fund Project Impact: Building a 

Disaster Resistant Community? The Federal Emergency Management Agency will contribute $150,000 as 

part of a Project Impact Grant for a total project cost of $200,000. This grant will be used to create an allhazard 

mitigation plan, develop Project Impact partnerships for longevity of the project, assess Hampton's 

risks for natural disasters, prioritize the Town's needs based on the risk assessment, and develop programs 

to mitigate these risks and needs. The Town's departmental staff labor and any equipment costs used to 

complete this project can be used to offset the Town's expense. This "Project Impact Community" 

designation has been received by the Town of Hampton from FEMA, and implementation is dependent 

upon the local match (cash and/or in-kind). 



ARTICLE 22 

This warrant is to raise and appropriate funds for the continuation of an asphalt sidewalk from 

Stowecroft Road to St. Cyr Drive. The sidewalk would provide a safe passageway for people from two 

neighborhoods along Exeter road to adjoining neighborhoods as well as the center of Town. The cost is 

approximately $40,000. (By petition) 



ARTICLE 23 

Shall the Town raise $33,466 and appropriate $133,866 to fund flood mitigation projects that will 

eliminate or reduce repetitive losses caused by flooding as outlined in the Town's Flood Mitigation Plan? 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will contribute $100,400 as part of a Flood Mitigation 

Assistance Project Grant for a total project cost of $133,866. 

This grant will target two of the listed project 

areas: Area #13 (The Island Area) and Area #15 (Plaice Cove Area). The project will include two phases: 

an engineering study to perform a detailed flood risk assessment and provide a series of recommendations 

to reduce the impacts of floods, and project construction, which will be based on the results of the 

engineering study. This appropriation is contingent upon receipt of the grant award. The Town's 

departmental staff labor and any equipment costs used to complete this project can be used to offset the 

Town's expense. 



ARTICLE 24 

Shall the Town of Hampton raise and appropriate a sum not to exceed $28,000 for the purchase of 

a % ton cargo van for use as a prisoner transport vehicle and for all related equipment, fees, and/or 

accessories necessary for the setup of said vehicle. 



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ARTICLE 25 

Shall the Town of Hampton appropriate only $19,000 to be deposited in the Cemetery Burial Trust 

Fund, the interest from which will be withdrawn annually and deposited in the Town's General Fund as an 

offset to the amount appropriated for the maintenance of the cemeteries. This appropriation will not affect 

the 2001 tax rate. 



ARTICLE 26 

On petition of Vivianne G. Marcotte for the Conservation Commission and at least twenty-five 

(25) registered voters of the Town of Hampton: to raise and appropriate $15,000 for the purpose of 

continuing the restoration of our degraded salt marshes. This will enable the Conservation Commission to 

apply for matching funds from the Office of State Planning NH Coastal Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, Ducks Unlimited, Gulf of Maine Council, and other to accomplish projects costing twice this 

amount and more. (By petition) 



ARTICLE 27 

Shall the Town raise and appropriate $6,000 to fund a site plan of the Batchelder Pond area? The 

Hampton School Board has given permission to the Recreation Advisory Council to develop a plan for 

possible development of recreational fields on the property owned by the Hampton Schools. The purpose is 

to construct soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, and tennis facilities. 



ARTICLE 28 

On petition of Paul M. Wood, 34 Hampton Meadows, Hampton, NH, president of the Hampton 

Meadows Homeowner's Association, and 25 or more registered voters of the Town of Hampton: To see if 

the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $ 5,738.80 $0 to provide curbside municipal trash collection 

service for the one hundred-eighteen single family homes at Hampton Meadows. Although Hampton 

Meadows homeowners collectively pay annual real estate taxes of approximately $700,000 to Hampton we 

do not receive curbside trash collection, a service that is extended to other residents of single-family homes 

in our town. 

Passage of this warrant article will include this item as adjusted, in future budgets, and will 

affect the town tax rate by a fraction of one cent. (By petition) 


Not Recommended by the Budget Committee 

ARTICLE 29 

On petition of Michael E. Roy, 391 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH and at least twenty-five or 

more registered voters of the Town of Hampton: To see if the Town will vote to support the Hampton 

Christmas Parade and related activities and raise and appropriate the sum of $3,500.00 to help defray the 

expense of the 2001 event. Said funds to be paid to the Hampton Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. (By 

petition) 



ARTICLE 30 

On petition of the Community Diversion Program of Greenland, NH and 25 registered voters of 

the Town of Hampton: To raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000 for the purpose of defraying the cost of 

services provided to the Town of Hampton by providing educational and community service opportunities 

for at risk adolescents to eliminate the need for court involvement or further court involvement. The 

Community Diversion Program is a local non-profit agency serving all of eastern Rockingham County. 

(By petition) 



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ARTICLE 31 

On petition of the Seacoast Child Advocacy Center, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH and 25 

registered voters of the Town of Hampton: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000 for the purpose of 

defraying the cost of services provided to the Town of Hampton by providing a facility and trained forensic 

interviewers to conduct interviews of children who have been victims of physical and sexual abuse. The 

center is available to Rockingham County police departments investigating these crimes and is designed to 

provide a neutral, child sensitive environment. (By petition) 



ARTICLE 32 

Shall the municipality approve the new charter recommended by the charter commission? 

If this article passes, the five-member Board of Selectmen/Town Manager// 5 member Municipal 

Budget Committee form of government will be replaced by a nine-member Town Council/Town Manager 

form of government. The Town Councilors will all be elected at large and will prepare the annual 

municipal budget and assume all powers and responsibilities of the present Board of Selectmen. The Town 

Council will also assume the legislative powers of the Town, however, their actions will be subject to the 

initiative, referendum and recall provisions in the Charter and any bond issues in excess of $500,000 will 

continue to require a two-thirds ballot vote of the Town's voters, as is the case under the present form of 

government . The role of the Town Manager, Moderator, Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Treasurer, Trustees of 

the Trust Funds, Library Trustees, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Cemetery Trustees and 

Supervisors of the Checklist will remain essentially unchanged. The Hampton Municipal Budget 

Committee will bo eliminated and the voters will no longer vote on the Town budget. 

ARTICLE 33 

Shall we modify the elderly exemptions from property tax in the Town of Hampton, based on 

assessed value, for qualified taxpayers, to be as follows: for a person 65 years of age up to 75 years, 

$50,000; for a person 75 years of age up to 80 years, $70,000; for a person 80 years of age or older 

$90,000? To qualify, the person must have been a New Hampshire resident for at least 5 years, own the real 

estate individually or jointly, or if the real estate is owned by such person's spouse, they must have been 

married for at least 5 years. In addition, the taxpayer must have a net income of not more than $21,000 or, 

if married, a combined net income of less than $30,000; and own net assets not in excess of $60,000 

excluding the value of the person's residence. 

ARTICLE 34 

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to amend Town Ordinance Article 5 of Chapter 2 of the 

Codes of Ordinances for the Town of Hampton by 1) replacing former Section 2:502 (e) with a new 

Section 2:502 (e) to read as follows: 

"Dogs are not permitted on Town Beaches, in the water, or on Town Parks with the exception that 

properly leashed dogs may be permitted on Town Parks, as long as they are properly controlled, 

and do not constitute a nuisance. Provided further, however, no dogs, reptiles or exotic animals 

are permitted at or within one hundred feet (100') of activities in which an excess of five hundred 

(500) persons are expected, or, in fact are, in attendance. In this regard, oven properly loaohod 

dogs are not permitted to attend unless the dog ia providing aupport for a blind poroon (seeing eye 

dog) service animals as defined by the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 are exempt from 

this Ordinance. Attendance of such animals, at such activities events where a large number of 

people are expected to congregate shall constitute a public nuisance. Proof of the number of 

persons expected or attending shall be based upon reports from either the Fire Department or the 

Police Department." 

And by increasing the fine pursuant to Section 2:503 to read as follows: Sec. 2:503 Penalty 

"Any person violating any of the provisions of the by-law shall be guilty of a violation 

misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be liable to a penalty of not less than One 

Hundred and 00/100 ($100.00) Dollars nor more than Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 ($250.00) 

Dollars for each offense." 

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ARTICLE 35 

Shall the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to provide for two polling places in 

elections and to establish boundaries of the voting districts as provided by RSA 658:10? It is estimated that 

the additional cost would be approximately $4,350 for each election? 

ARTICLE 36 

To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into and finalize 

agreements for maintaining the area on and around Marelli Park gazebo and in connection therewith to 

obtain easements from any private property owners who may have an interest in real property located in 

said area, under such terms and conditions as the Selectmen determine are in the best interest of the Town 

of Hampton. 

ARTICLE 37 

Shall the Town vote to rescind $457,329 of the authorization of the March 14, 1995 Town 

Meeting (Article 13) for the Board of Selectmen to issue bonds or notes in borrowing a sum not to exceed 

$4,986,000 for expenses related to closure of the municipal landfill, a project that has been completed 

without the need of said $457,329? 

ARTICLE 38 

Shall the Town vote to rescind $2,400,000 of the authorization of the March 14, 1995 Town 


$2,400,000 for expenses related to the reconstruction of Route 1 (Lafayette Road), a project that has been 

completed without the need of said $2,400,000.This project was accomplished by funds appropriated by the 

March 9, 1999 Town Meeting (Article 9)? 

ARTICLE 39 

Shall the Town vote to rescind $735,047 of the authorization of the March 10, 1998 Town 


$1,400,000 for expenses related to Winnacunnet Road Lift Station improvements, a project that has been 

completed without the need of said $735,047? 

ARTICLE 40 

On petition of Ansell W. Palmer and twenty five or more registered voters of the Town of 

Hampton, to see if the Town will vote to authorize the transfer of a certain two acres of land adjacent to the 

James House on Towle Farm Road as shown on a plan prepared by Millette, Sprague, and Colwell, Inc. 

titled Lot Line Relocation Plan dated Jan. 4, 2001 for the James House Association, Inc., a not for profit 

organization formed for the sole purpose of preserving and maintaining the 1720s James House. The land 

being conveyed by this article shall be subject to a condition that it revert to the Town in the event that it 

ceases to be maintained as a historical site as is the condition with the present James House Association, 

Inc.'s property. The preparation of the necessary deed and plan and their recording at the Rockingham 

County Registry of Deeds for this land transfer will be handled by the James House Association, Inc. at no 

cost to the Town of Hampton. (By petition) 

Recommended by the Board of Selectmen

ARTICLE 41 

On petition of Wendell C. Ring and at least twenty-four (24) other legal voters of the Town of 

Hampton, to see if the Town will vote to convey a certain strip of undeveloped land to Wendell C. Ring. 

Said strip of land is located between the existing land of Wendell C. Ring, 130 High Street (Map #161, Lot 

#9) and land of the Hampton Cemetery (Map 145,) having twenty-four (24') feet of frontage (+ or -) on 

High Street with a depth of one hundred eighty (180') feet (+ or -) containing approximately four thousand 

four hundred twenty-eight (4,428) square feet (+ or -). This strip of land has been maintained and used by 

the Ring family as their driveway for over seventy (70) years. This transaction to be completed at no cost to 

the Town of Hampton. (By petition) 


ARTICLE 42 

On petition of Eugene Fournier and others - to see if the Town of Hampton will vote to provide 

trash pick-up for the home-owners of Riverwalk/Drakes Landing, located in the Town of Hampton, New 

Hampshire. (By petition) Not recommended by the I s ' 

Session of Town Meeting. 


ARTICLE 43 

On a petition of Philip W. Serowik and 24 or more other legal voters of the Town of Hampton; to 

see if the Town will vote to remove deed restriction number 4, relating to the erection of structures from 

915 Ocean Boulevard, Tax Map 168, Lot 20 in order to allow the demolition of a six unit motel plus a 

single family home and replace both structures with a single structure containing three dwelling units, upon 

approval from the Town of Hampton Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board as needed. Further to 

authorize and direct the Selectmen to execute, deliver and record notice of this vote at the Rockingham 

County Registry of Deeds at no cost to the town. This lot was formerly leased by the Town and the 

restriction to be removed was imposed pursuant to Section 5 of the Warrant of the Special Town Meeting 

held on May 11, 1982. (By petition)

HAMPTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN 

Brian C. Warburton, Chairm; 

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Bridle Jndle / 

William H. Sullivan, Vice ( Chairman 

James A. Workman 

Bonnie B. Searle 

A true copy attest: 

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Brian C. Warburton, Chair' 

William H. Smlivan, Vice Chairman 

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Bonnie B. Searle

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION 

MUNICIPAL SERVICES DIVISION 

P.O. BOX 487, CONCORD, NH 03302-0487 

(603)271-3397 

MS-7 

REVISED 2000 

BUDGET OF THE TOWN/CITY 

OF: 

HAMPTON 

BUDGET FORM FOR TOWNS WHICH HAVE ADOPTED 

THE PROVISIONS OF RSA 32:14 THROUGH 32:24 

Appropriations and Estimates of Revenue for the Ensuing Year January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000 

or Fiscal Year From 

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IMPORTANT! 

Please read RSA 32:5 applicable to all municipalities. 

1. Use this form to list the entire budget in the appropriate recommended and not recommended area. 

This means the operating budget and all special and individual warrant articles must be posted. 

2. Hold at least one public hearing on this budget. 

3. When completed, a copy or the budget must be posted with the warrant. Another copy must be placed 

on rile with the town clerk, and a copy sent to the Department or Revenue Administration at the above 

address. 

We Certify This Form Was Posted on (Date): lamiarjc 7~> , 2000 

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REPORT OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SENATE 

TO THE TOWN OF HAMPTON 

I appreciate this opportunity to report from the New Hampshire Senate to the residents of Hampton: 

School funding continues to dominate the agenda. Although the Legislature has yet to agree on a sustainable 

means of funding the state's share of the cost of education, we have committed the state to financing more than 

half the cost of the public school system. 

This is a major divergence from past policy, where more than 90% of 

this cost was borne by the local property taxpayers. This commitment in itself will fundamentally change the 

relationship between the state and its municipalities. At an annual cost of $ 1 .4 billion, the public school 

system represents the largest single expenditure in New Hampshire. Be relieving cities and towns of this 

burden we hope to provide significant and lasting reductions in local property tax rates. I remain committed to 

developing an equitable and sustainable means of funding schools that is fiscally responsible and beneficial to 

the students of New Hampshire. 

This session I will serve as Vice-Chair of the Senate Finance Committee and as a member of the 

Insurance, Internal Affairs, and Ways and Means Committees. More than 1600 bills have been introduced, 

including legislation on such important issues as prescription drug pricing, school accountability, personal 

privacy, affordable housing, and health coverage for the uninsured. 

If you wish to contact me about these or any other matters I might help you with, I can be reached at 

the State House by calling 271-2709, or via e-mail: beverlv.hollfngworth(fl>leg. state. nh. us . 

State Appropriations to the Town of Hampton: 

Education Funding 

Type RSA Reference Fiscal Year 2000 Fiscal Year 2001 

Building Aid 198:15a- 15h $57,908 $57,908 

Special Education 186-C:18,III&IV $16,820 $16,802 

Adequate Education 198:38,40 $8,122,015 

$8,122,015 

Other Funding 

Type RSA Reference Fiscal Year 2000 Fiscal Year 2001 

Environmental 486 $195,475 $195,475 

Landfill Closure 149-M:41-50 $ 56,339 $ 56,339 

Meals & Room 78-A:26 $252,492 $308,185 

Railroad Tax 82:31 $ 1,136 $ 1,136 

Revenue Sharing 31-A $143,979 $143,979 

Highway Grant 235:23 $197,783 $197,783 

Totals $847,204 $902,897 


Beverly A. Hollingworth 

State Senator District 23 

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Births to Hampton Residents - 2000 

Child's 

Name 

Date of 

Birth 

Place of 

Birth 

Father's 

Name 

Mother's 

Name 

Clark, Maxwell Theodore 1/3/00 Exeter, NH Clark, Theodore Clark, Karen 

Caron, Skyler Winslow 1/4/00 Exeter, NH Caron, Michael Caron, Catherine 

Caron, Finn Montana 1/4/00 Exeter, NH Caron, Michael Caron, Catherine 

Arsenault, Travis Andrew 1/12/00 Newburyport, MA Arsenault, Jeffrey Arsenault, Judith 

Foley, Taylor William 1/14/00 Boston, MA Foley, William Foley, Pamela 

Cotter, Patrick Joseph 1/15/00 Portsmouth, NH Cotter, Patrick Cotter, Margaret 

McDonald, Emily Anne 1/18/00 Portsmouth, NH McDonald, John McDonald, Joyce 

Yeley, Taylor Marie 1/23/00 Portsmouth, NH Yeley, Christopher Yeley, Maria 

Cutting, Parker Allen 1/26/00 Exeter, NH Cutting, Justin Cutting, Lynn 

McMahon, Declan David Michael 1/29/00 Exeter, NH McMahon, Michael Lundgren, Lisa 

Lamers, Christian James 1/31/00 Portsmouth, NH Lamers, Andrew Lamers, Rosemary 

Higgins, Jacob Michael 2/6/00 Portsmouth, NH Higgins, Michael Higgins, Lisbeth 

Wall, Mckenzy Ann 2/11/00 Newburyport, MA Wall, Michael Wall, Amy 

Gaskell, Sadie Elizabeth 2/18/00 Portsmouth, NH Gaskell, Douglas Gaskell, Arlene 

Whitehead, Hannah Leigh 2/21/00 Portsmouth, NH Whitehead, Kevin Whitehead, Lynnley 

Abasciano, Jacynth Joy 2/21/00 Exeter, NH Abasciano, Brian Abasciano, Valerie 

Richardson, Nanci Rose 2/26/00 Haverhill, MA Burgos, Jerry Burgos, Allison 

Charette, Cameron Michael 2/26/00 Portsmouth, NH Charette, David Charette, Debra 

Bullard, Elizabeth Marie 2/28/00 Portsmouth, NH Bullard, Scott Bullard, Laura 

Gams, Alia Purcell 2/28/00 Portsmouth, NH Gams, Nathan Gams Darlou 

Grant, Emma Marie 3/5/00 Newburyport, MA Grant, Robert Grant, Nancy 

Hernon, Patrick Colman 3/8/00 Portsmouth, NH Hernon, Michael Hernon, Joanne 

Crowley, Kiara Patricia 3/17/00 Portsmouth, NH Crowley, Daniel Crowley, Cheryl 

Sauvageau, Joseph Ryan 3/18/00 Portsmouth, NH Sauvageau, John Sauvageau, Jessica 

Sweeney, Matthew James 3/20/00 Portsmouth, NH Sweeney, James Ligus, Kathleen 

DiFruscio, Vanessa Monica 3/25/00 Newburyport, MA Difruscio, John Pacheco, Mary 

Hale, Nicholas Ryan 3/27/00 Exeter, NH Hale, Lucas Hale, Julie 

Kahigian, Christina Ashley 3/29/00 Methuen, Ma Kahigian, Mark Kahigian, Diane 

Apple, Danielle Riva 3/30/00 Exeter, NH Apple, Daniel Brennan, Deirdre 

Nadeau, Samuel Paul 3/30/00 Newburyport, MA Nadeau, Paul Nadeau, Maria 

Prive, Mitchell Patrick 3/31/00 Boston, MA Prive, Mark Prive, Lauriann 

Flemming, Isabel Malia 4/1/00 Portsmouth, NH Flemming, Brent Flemming, Maria 

Roy, Jamie Carol 4/4/00 Portsmouth, NH Roy, Daniel Roy, Kelly 

Leblanc, Josef David 4/5/00 Exeter, NH Leblanc, David Leblanc, Linda 

Poirier, Jacqueline Marie 4/8/00 Exeter, NH Poirier, John Fantini, Rebecca 

Zagranis, April Jane 4/11/00 Newburyport, MA Zagranis, John Zagranis, Janette 

Graff, Samuel Howard 4/15/00 Portsmouth, NH Graff, Howard Baker-Graff, Rose 

Graff, Shelley Rebecca 4/15/00 Portsmouth, NH Graff, Howard Baker-Graff, Rose

Child's 

Name 

Date of 

Birth 

Place of 

Birth 

Father's 

Name 

Mother's 

Name 

Lott-Schlicher, Julian Simon 4/15/00 Portsmouth, NH Schlicher, Bob Lott-Schlicher, Nancy 

Blaisdell, Hayden Walker 4/20/00 Exeter, NH Blaisdell, Frederick Blaisdell, Nancy 

Dallacosta, Ace Angelo 4/20/00 Dover, NH Dallacosta, Stephen Dallacosta, Maria 

Joaquin, Mason Anthony 4/23/00 Exeter, NH Joaquin, Russell Joaquin, Ann-Marie 

Bansil, Destiny Lynn 4/24/00 Portsmouth, NH Bansil, Emil Bansil, Heather 

Smedstad, Avery Daniel 4/24/00 Exeter, NH Smedstad, Aric Smedstad, Michelle 

Aversano, Ashley Therese 4/29/00 Exeter, NH Aversano, Scott Aversano, Kristie 

Dourdoufis, Madison Reese 5/1/00 Portsmouth, NH Dourdoufis, Peter Dourdoufis, Johnna 

Murtagh, Shelby Teresa 5/4/00 Exeter, NH Murtagh, Scott Murtagh, Kathleen 

Caron, Sunni Shilo 5/8/00 Portsmouth, NH Caron, Lanny Caron, Jennifer 

Bernstein, Elijah Samuel 5/18/00 Exeter, NH Bernstein, Russell Bernstein, Rhonda 

Sturdivant, Stasia Marie 5/18/00 Salem, MA Sturdivant, William Sturdivant, Tina 

Young, Faith Rose 5/19/00 Portsmouth, NH Young, Paul Young, Rose 

Cyr, Josiah Azel 5/20/00 Exeter, NH Cyr, Robert Cyr, Annette 

Olney, Reuben Bagby 5/2/00 Exeter, NH Olney, Peter Olney, Nancy 

Leno, Camden James 5/24/00 Exeter, NH Leno, Brian Leno, Tara 

Gagnon, Kevin Robert 6/2/00 Portsmouth, NH Gagnon, Robbie Gagnon, Dawn 

Marelli, Riley Jordan 6/2/00 Exeter, NH Marelli, Christopher Marelli, Chantal 

Valhouli, Tanner John 6/10/00 Exeter, NH Valhouli, Nicholas Valhouli, Leanne 

Quinlan, Nicholas Dean 6/1 7/00 Newburyport, MA Quinlan, Dean Quinlan, Allison 

Harrington, Michaela Rose 6/29/00 Portsmouth, NH Harrington, Colin Harrington, Rosemary 

Schmitz, Cooper Ray 7/13/00 Portsmouth, NH Schmitz, Jeffrey Schmitz, Kari 

Cawley, Christina Rosemary 7/18/00 Beverly, MA Cawley, Patrick Cawley, Cheryl 

Merchant, Dylan Forrest 7/19/00 Methuen, Ma Merchant, Daniel Merchant, Monique 

Fabiani, Paige llyce 7/19/00 Portsmouth, NH Fabiani, Thomas Fabiani, Shari 

Freitas, Julie Ann 7/20/00 Lawrence, MA Freitas, John Freitas, Deborah 

Indelicato, Sophia Grace 7/20/00 Exeter, NH Indelicato, Albert Indelicato, Martha 

Harrington, Eryn Elizabeth 7/21/00 Portsmouth, NH Harrington, Eric Harrington, Lynn 

Britson, Riley Elizabeth 7/29/00 Exeter, NH Britson, Brian Britson, Katherine 

Wehrmann, Carolin Grace 7/31/00 Portsmouth, NH Wehrmann, Carsten Wehrmann, Kimberley 

Minichello, Dimitri Nicholas 8/3/00 Portsmouth, NH Minichello, Nicholas Minichello, Evelyn 

Gidley, Keegan Donlin 8/5/00 Portsmouth, NH Gidley, Daniel Gidley, Darlene 

Eichner, Benjamin Michael 8/5/00 Portsmouth, NH Eichner, Kevin Eichner, Susan 

Newbury, Molly Elise 8/7/00 Exeter, NH Newbury, Brian Newbury, Amy 

Powers, Sydney Marie 8/8/00 Portsmouth, NH Powers, Timothy Powers, Danielle 

Morrison, Connor Ryan 8/12/00 Portsmouth, NH Morrison, Todd Morrison, Lynne 

Valgenti, John Francis 8/13/00 Exeter, NH Valgenti, Francis Valgenti, Bridgit 

Spence, Joshua Andrew 8/17/00 Portsmouth, NH Maloney, John Spence, Annette 

Hamblet, William Jean 8/17/00 Exeter, NH Hamblet, Robert Hamblet, Marsha 

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Child's 

Name 

Date of 

Birth 

Place of 

Birth 

Father's 

Name 

Mother's 

Name 

Welch, Evan Wiliam 8/18/00 Exeter, NH Welch, John Welch, Colleen 

Birch, Thomas Paul 8/23/00 Exeter, NH Birch, Christopher Birch, Jill 

Wright, Lindsay Ruth 8/25/00 Dover, NH Wright, Jefferson Wright, Polly 

Sowers, Alexander Gregory 8/28/00 Portsmouth, NH Sowers, Wayne Sowers, Dana 

Domingos, Evan Healy 9/1/00 Portsmouth, NH Domingos, Frank Domingos, Christine 

Cox, Shane Michael 9/2/00 Exeter, NH Cox, Kevin Cox, Gina 

Lathrop, Devon O'Brien 9/6/00 Exeter, NH Lathrop, William Lathrop, Melissa 

Burgess, Kayla Rose 9/11/00 Portsmouth, NH Burgess, Ian Burgess, Laura 

Gaboury, Jackson Lee 9/19/00 Portsmouth, NH Gaboury, Matthew Gaboury, Juliet 

Noble, Alexander Federick 9/26/00 Portsmouth, NH Noble, James Noble, Amy 

McMahon, Molly Katherine 9/27/00 Exeter, NH McMahon, Michael McMahon, Jennifer 

Thomson, William Ross 9/30/00 Exeter, NH Thomson, Michael Thomson, Christine 

Scott-Robson, Nikki Tredwell 10/06/00 Newburyport, MA Scott-Robson, Edmund Scott-Robson, Ruth 

Dawes, Greyson Robert 10/06/00 Exeter, NH Dawes, Robert Dawes, Laura 

Brown, Gillian Delbridge 10/06/00 Portsmouth, NH Brown, Scott Delbridge, Stacy 

Trempe, Jillian Rose 10/07/00 Exeter, NH Trempe, Aaron Trempe, Michelle 

Rockwell, Emily Kent 10/10/00 Newburyport, MA Rockwell, Andrew Rockwell, Viviane 

Nadeau, Henry Clifford 10/18/00 Portsmouth, NH Nadeau, Thomas Nadeau, Katherine 

Clark, Emma Louise 10/24/00 Portsmouth, NH Clark, Joshua Clark, Kristin 

Philbrook, Jaime Rebecca 10/26/00 Portsmouth, NH Philbrook, Mark Philbrook, Jeanne 

Galipeau, Sydney Elizabeth 10/28/00 Exeter, NH Galipeau, Christian Galipeau, Ann 

Guglielmo, Ethan James 11/08/00 Newburyport, MA Guglielmo, Anthony Guglielmo, Karen 

Nicholson, Shelby Marie 11/09/00 Portsmouth, NH Nicholson, Douglas Nicholson, Laura 

Brown, Sean Anthony 11/09/00 Methuen, MA Brown, Kevin Brown, Jennifer 

Linnehan, Michaela Kathryn 11/09/00 Newburyport, MA Linnehan, Michael Linnehan, Robin 

Greenberg, Zachary Daniel 11/09/00 Exeter, NH Greenberg, Daniel Greenberg, Emiley 

Laszewski, Slade Thomas 11/11/00 Portsmouth, NH Laszewski, Thomas Laszewski, Dana 

Sharpe, Callie Ann 11/20/00 Lawrence, MA Sharpe, Charles Sharpe, Patricia 

Schaake, Jack Francis 11/22/00 Exeter, NH Schaake, Frederick Schaake, Leah 

Cropper, Andrew Michael 11/24/00 Portsmouth, NH Cropper, Michael Cropper, Sara 

Hughes, Madison Lee 12/03/00 Exeter, NH Hughes, Charles Hughes, Stacey 

Woekel, Ralph Frederick 12/07/00 Newburyport, MA Woekel, Ralph Woekel, Jody 

Cheney, Noah Alden 12/09/00 Portsmouth, NH Cheney, Christopher Cheney, Cynthia 

Forcier, Michael Anthony 12/12/00 Boston, MA Forcier, Mark Forcier, Donna 

Carnaby, Norman Patrick 12/20/00 Exeter, NH Carnaby, Neal Tetens, Erika 

Bramlitt, Benjamin Robert 12/26/00 Portsmouth, NH Bramlitt, Robert Bramlitt, Elizabeth 

Children enjoy the new Toddler area at Tuck Field 

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Decedent's 

Name 

DEATHS OF HAMPTON RESIDENTS - 2000 

Date of 

Death 

Place of 

Death 

Father's 

Name 

Mother's 

Maiden Name 

Riley, Frederick T. 1/3/00 Exeter Riley, Frederick Doherty, Catherine 

Trudeau, Louis W. 1/2/00 Exeter Trudeau, Louis Paquette, Melenia 

Soper, Mary B. 1/3/00 Hampton Richards, William MacKay, Bertha 

Falla, Mary E. 1/5/00 Exeter Corcoran, Thomas Clifford, Bridie 

McComb, Raymond M 1/6/00 Portsmouth McComb, Raymond Morris, Alice 

Lyons, Philip R. 1/9/00 Exeter Lyons, John Riley, Hazel 

Pommet, Winifred 1/16/00 Exeter Rogers, Joseph Anderson, Lucy 

Warren, Edith G. 1/17/00 Exeter Burton, John Tanner, Elisabeth 

Collins, Thomas H. 1/20/00 Hampton Collins, Henry Hyland, Katherine 

Fusco, Grace 1/21/00 Portsmouth Danieli, Giuseppe Trombetta, Maria 

Giroux, Leona R. 1/30/00 Hampton Bartley, L. Owens, Amanda 

Perreault, Omer J. 2/2/00 Hampton Perreault, Ernest Lagasse, Maria 

Daneault, Joseph E. 2/3/00 Hampton Daneault, Treffle Thibeault, Alexina 

Simmons, Robert G, 2/7/00 Hampton Simmons, William Gardner, Donna 

McLaren, Thomas J. 2/9/00 Exeter McLaren, Thomas Nolan, Delia 

Meads, James T. 2/15/00 Exeter Meads, George Davis, Eva 

Maloney, Robert J. 2/18/00 Hampton Maloney, John Healy, Kathleen 

Watson, Joy F. 2/27/00 Hampton Fitzgerald, Frank Randall, Janet 

Connolly, Robert J. 2/29/00 Hampton Connolly, John McCarthy, Laura 

Woods, Gerald T. 2/29/00 Hampton Woods, Fred Doyle, Florence 

DiBiccari, Bruno 3/3/00 Hampton DiBiccari, Alberto Chicopolo, Leandora 

Kim, Tae Y 3/4/00 Exeter Kim, Dong Won, Lee 

Birkl, Margaret 3/5/00 Exeter Mathes, John Lang, Theresa 

Kane, James J. 3/9/00 Hampton Kane, James Kelleher, Elisabeth 

Annacone, Phillis M. 3/16/00 Exeter Galluzzo, John Mercurio, Carmella 

Smith, Roger W. 3/19/00 Exeter Smith, Charles Dionne, Esther 

Kaminski, Matilda E. 3/25/00 Exeter Ruege, Louis McNulty, Elizabeth 

Bisplinghoff, Ruth 4/17/00 Hampton Doherty, Murphy Sprague, Linnie 

Bouchard, John J. 4/18/00 Hampton Bouchard, John Bruneau, Lissie 

Pepper, Mildred A. 4/19/00 Exeter Husson, Luther Peddle, Cedelia 

Zadie, Jenny 4/20/00 Exeter Marrewa, Albert Artabane, Lili 

Barton, Anna B. 4/22/00 Hampton Barry, James Murray, Mary 

Gagnon, Jeannette B. 5/3/00 Exeter Lavoie, George Jacques, Matilda 

Forrest, Marjorie, E. 5/3/00 Portsmouth Stagg, William Kirthcart, Anna 

Hally, John M. 5/7/00 Portsmouth Hally, John Ward, Mary 

King, Joseph C. 5/8/00 Portsmouth King, Joseph Carney, Mary 

Bowley, David P. 5/23/00 Exeter Bowley, Alexander Brown, Alice 

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Decedent's 

Name 

Date of 

Death 

Place of 

Death 

Father's 

Name 

Mother's 

Maiden Name 

Purington, Walter F. 5/25/00 Exeter Purington, Jacob Brown, Annie 

Macinnis, Edith 6/2/00 Portsmouth Hart, Bernard Buckhorn, Edith 

Fletcher, Henry W. 6/6/00 Exeter Fletcher, George Lebretton, Mabel 

Miller, Charles H. 6/6/00 Portsmouth Miller, Charles Beck, Marie 

Licciardello, Joseph A. 6/7/00 Hampton Licciardello, Salvatore DiMauro, Santa 

Woodworth, George 0. 6/8/00 Hampton Woodworth, David Forsberg, Ethel 

Wright, Brian J. 6/9/00 Hampton Wright, Joseph Dussault, Rita 

Shaw, Dorothy M. 6/10/00 Manchester Shaw, Hollis Hopkins, Cora 

McKillop, Lawrence J. 6/11/00 Hampton McKillop, Duncan McDonald, Flora 

Haughton, John D. 6/17/00 Exeter Haughton, Victor Hodges, Jenny 

Hutchins, Paul W. 6/20/00 Hampton Hutchins, Walter Roberge, Mary 

Tefft, Joseph T., Jr. 6/20/00 Hampton Tefft, Joseph Corcoran, Margurite 

Fraser, Jeanette, D. 6/22/00 Exeter Vencis, Anthony Warchol, Rose 

Gill, Margaret M. 6/25/00 Brentwood Gill, Michael Connolly, Nancy 

Balboni, Robert P. 6/25/00 Portsmouth Balboni, Peter Zirpolo, Angelina 

Doyle, James B. 6/27/00 Hampton Doyle, John Keating, Margaret 

Whiteside, Donna M 6/25/00 Hampton Drouin, Lionel Durfee, Frances 

Carline, Norma L. 6/30/00 Exeter Warren, Heber Burton, Edith 

Barlow, Leona 6/30/00 Manchester Speed, Milton Haig, Sara 

Pouliot, Leo L. 7/19/00 Hampton Pouliot, Phillias Fournier, Roseanna 

Dion, Mildred V. 7/20/00 Hampton Renner, John Sullivan, Maude 

Bickford, Irene F. 7/24/00 Hampton Senechal Wilbur Plante, Aurore 

Chisholm Charles W. 7/28/00 Exeter Chisholm, William Wilkins, Bertha 

Greene, Foster L. 7/28/00 Hampton Greene, Edgar Case, Maude 

Coleman, Paul 7/29/00 Hampton Coleman, Frederick Slamin, Mary 

Peterson, Ruth C. 8/2/00 Hampton Peterson, August Hendrickson, Theresa 

Riley, Phyllis U. 8/3/00 Hampton Underhill, Carl Holmes, Fila 

Smith, Gale A. 8/4/00 Exeter Smith, Nathaniel Edgerly, Marjorie 

Kaupke, Ruth C. 8/4/00 Exeter Steinberg, William Miller, Analisa 

Kulberg, Marshall E. 8/8/00 Hampton Kulberg, August Johansen, Judith 

Bogrett, Barbara M. 8/8/00 Portsmouth Bomschein, Walter Heimmel, Eugenia 

Kane, Robert A. 8/20/00 Hampton Kane, William Warner, Leona 

Watts, Edwin G. 8/25/00 Exeter Watts, Edwin Crawley, Mary 

Simons, Clara J. 8/27/00 Hampton Carlson, Harry Johanson, Hilda 

Kelley, Francis M., Jr. 9/1/00 Hampton Kelley, Francis Kilgore, Ann 

Doyle, James H. 9/2/00 Hampton Doyle, Thomas Naughnan, Ellen 

Ceberek, Thomas W. 9/2/00 Hampton Ceberek, Thomas Ward, Linda 

Paul-Fader, Cecelia M. 9/4/00 Merrimack Donahue, Charles O'Regan, Bernadette 

McLane, Lorion 9/7/00 Exeter McLanae, Harry Bradeen, Marion 

Johnston, Grace E. 9/4/00 Hampton Daly, Thomas Fay, Bertha 

Daly, Walter F., II 9/7/00 Hampton Daly, John Rooker, Patricia 

Rinderer, Barry W. 9/8/00 Hampton Rinderer, Wiliam Gray Madeline 

Tierney, William D. 9/8/00 Portsmouth Tierney, Daniel Hughes, Florence 

Spofford, Virginia S. 9/12/00 Portsmouth Swain, Leo Mellon, Clara 

Murphy, Priscilla Y. 9/11/00 Hampton Shirley, Walter Young, Hazel

Decedent's 

Name 

Date of 

Death 

Place of 

Death 

Father's 

Name 

Mother's 

Maiden Name 

Woodworth, Jack T. 9/13/00 Hampton Woodworth, Claude Thornton, Gladys 

Rick, Vicky 9/15/00 Hampton Dionne, Leopold Paige, Ruthena 

Johnson, Ann E. 9/21/00 Hampton Schultz, Herman Kurtz, Delia 

Zaremski, Eugene T. 9/21/00 Hampton Zaremski, James Wisniewski, Statia 

Butler, Donald J. 9/24/00 Exeter Butler, Leander Alward, Elizabeth 

Maher, James J. 9/24/00 Hampton Maher, John Stack, Helena 

Henderson, Delma M. 9/27/00 Portsmouth Brooker, Wallace Thomas, Fay 

Snyder, Norma M. 9/28/00 Exeter Hunter, George Gilbert , Laurel 

Callahan, Evelyn N. 10/6/00 Hampton Nesbitt, Roy C. Naves, Hattie J. 

Hamilton, William J. 10/11/00 Hampton Hamilton, David Stevens, Bessie 

Smallwood, Patricia J. 10/12/00 Hampton Duffy, William Lezzelle, Genoaeffa 

Connors, Daniel K. 10/14/00 Exeter Connors, Daniel Kendall, Bernice 

Cox, Kiernan F. 10/17/00 Hampton Cox, Kiernan Quinn, Mary 

Doherty, James J. 10/18/00 Hampton Doherty, Hugh McLaughlin, Mary 

McCausland, Joseph A. 10/27/00 Hampton McCausland, Thos. Jones, Elizabeth 

Dinjian, Helen 10/27/00 Hampton Clark, Walter W. Hutchins, Flora 

Conklin, Arlene E. 10/29/00 Hampton Noyes, Eli Alexander, Margaret 

Brown, Mary K. 11/3/00 Hampton Lacoy, George Nichols, Katherine 

Claus, Gertrude M 11/7/00 Hampton Leiper, John Parlee, Alwilda M. 

Coes, Samuel H. 11/11/00 Hampton Coes, Loring Colton, Katherine 

Hurlbert, Robert C. 11/12/00 Exeter Hurlburt, Irving Hggerty, Helen 

Reed, Henry C. 11/13/00 Brentwood Reed, Frank Auger, Mary 

Casavant, Alfred J. 11/15/00 Manchester Casavant, Alfred Tondreault, Marie 

Giuffre, Mary A. 11/18/00 Salem Naffah, Charles Unknown, Ann 

Towle, Norman W. 11/19/00 Exeter Towle, Ernest Johansen, Louise 

Allen, Evelyn G. 11/27/00 Hampton Davis, John Pearson, Hulda 

Coakley, Elizabeth J. 12/2/00 Exeter McMahon, Thomas McDermott, Anastasia 

Connolly, Matthew 12/3/00 Hampton Connolly, John McMaster, Margaret 

Weston, Gertrude 1. 12/8/00 Hampton Hilboume, Charles Warren, Lillian 

Guiney, Constance A. 12/10/00 Exeter Guiney, Cornelius Hunt, Agnes 

Kelley, Marie E. 12/16/00 Exeter McCarthy, James O'Brien, Margaret 

Eaton, Janet V. 12/16/00 Rye Davis, Percy Pratt, Helen 

Tomkinson, Agnes G. 12/23/00 Hampton Scully, Joseph O'Brien, Johanna 

Welsh, Mary C. 12/23/00 Portsmouth Coughlin, Daniel Sullivan, Esther 

Dow, Charlotte M. 12/26/00 Hampton Eaton, Samuel Knowles, Lydia 

Morrison, Linda L. 12/26/00 Hampton Baldwin, Robert Fuegel, Beatrice 

Aubert, Kely L. 12/29/00 Hampton Aubert, Richard Dube, Jacqueline 

Hamilton, James D. 

Clark, Evelyn H. 

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12/30/00 Exeter Hamilton, Jospeh Sessions, Nellie 

12/31/00 Dover Duemling, Frank Cree, Eva 

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Groom's 

Name 

MARRIAGES OF HAMPTON RESIDENTS 

Groom's 

Residence 

Bride's 

Name 

Bride's 

Residence 

Place of 

Marriage 

Hodgkins, Dale A., Sr. Hampton Wilson, Gloria H. Hampton Hampton 1/1/00 

Tarmy, Michael S. Hampton Mellen, Tracy L Hampton Greenland 1/1/00 

Hum, Derek J. Hampton Misserville, Michelle Haverhill, MA Bartlett 1/1/00 

Renaud, William J. Hampton Seavey, Kathy Ann Hampton Hampton 1/7/00 

Herbert, Peter J., Sr. Hampton Gregory, Angela Hampton Rye 1/8/00 

Chapman, Edward S. Hampton Van Duzor, Anne M Manchester Manchester 1/14/00 

Fonseca, Victor A. Hampton Barajas, Altagracia Hampton Hampton 1/27/00 

Franzosa, John C, Jr. Hampton Maes, Maureen A. Hampton Hampton 1/29/00 

Dubin, Bradley L. Hampton Volas, Vita V. Hampton Hampton 2/4/00 

Barclay, Albert G. Hampton French, Pauline D. Newmarket Stratham 2/5/00 

Costa, Michael J. Hampton Hale, Marsha A. Hampton Greenland 2/11/00 

Holden, Lenny M. Hampton Wang, Li-Chiao Hampton Portsmouth 2/14/00 

Samuelson, Thomas F. Hampton Gillespie, Beverly A. Hampton Hampton Falls 2/14/00 

Devlin, Daniel, Hampton Venuto, Dorothy E. Brockton, MA Hampton 2/18/00 

Thompson, Robert, Jr. Seabrook Smith, Deborah S. Hampton North Hampton 2/7/00 

Marelli, Christopher J. Hampton Alder, Chantel J. Salisbury.MA Hampton 2/19/00 

Gendron, David R. Hampton Gagnon, Shannon L. Hampton Exeter 2/26/00 

Dixon, Zornald Hampton Dixon, Jane M. Hampton Hampton 2/27/00 

Schimming, Ernie E. Hampton DiChirico, Nicole L. Hampton Exeter 3/10/00 

Falla, Clifford T. Hampton Mike, Kellyann Manchester, Manchester, NH 3/10/00 

Kenny, Stephen J. Hampton Hoermann, Elizabeth A. Hampton Hampton 3/11/00 

Curran, Stephen J. Hampton Burger, Juliet S. Hampton Ashland 3/17/00 

McKenna, Patrick A. Hampton Goodrich, Stephanie G. Hampton Hampton 3/17/00 

Kennedy, Joseph F. Hampton Gray, Virginia A. Nashua Nashua 3/18/00 

Bungard, Neal E. Hampton Cataldo, Donna L. Hampton Portsmouth 4/1/00 

Prive, George E. Hampton Conroy, Paula M. Hampton Exeter 4/5/00 

Wall, George A. Hampton Walsh, Dianne E. Exeter Exeter 4/15/00 

Proulx, Gerald H. Hampton Arel, Virginia 1. Hampton Rye 4/29/00 

Jerome, Shawn M. Barrington Sullivan, Amy B. Hampton Hampton 4/29/00 

Chamberlin, Francis J. Hampton Horner, Jacklyn T. Hampton Rye 4/30/00 

MacPherson, Matthew Hampton Wilkins, Carolyn A. Hampton Portsmouth 5/10/00 

Pinette, Jonathan L. Hampton Hodge, Sandra L. Hampton Rye 5/13/00 

Thompson, Robert R, III Hampton Barrington, Cari D. Hampton Rye 5/19/00 

Longo, David T. Hampton Wormhood, Katharine L. Rye Hampton 5/20/00 

Thurston, Mark D. Hampton Cusa, Virginia M. Hampton Hampton 5/20/00 

Defeo, Markos K. Hampton Allis, Lisa L. Hampton Hampton 5/20/00 

Melita, John F. Hampton Riley, Elizabeth L. Hampton Portsmouth 5/20/00 

Wood, David Hampton Moran, Mary K. Hampton Portsmouth 5/20/00 

Kelly, John S. Hampton Trotman, Tracy A. Hampton Rye 5/20/00 

Wisniewski, Piotr Hampton Smith, Mary V. Hampton Rye 5/21/00 

Harake, Sarmad Hampton Corcoran, Katherine M. Hampton Hampton 5/28/00 

Date 

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Groom's 

Name 

Groom's 

Residence 

Bride's 

Name 

Bride's 

Residence 

Place of 

Marriage 

Date 

Choquete, Alexander Hampton Bronzetti, Cynthia J. Portsmouth Greenland 5/31/00 

Bergendahl, Steven V. Hampton Whitmer, Angela M. Hampton Portsmouth 6/2/00 

Clark, Steven A. Hampton Meredith, Monica S. Hampton North Hampton 6/3/00 

Piche, Larry A. Hampton Maguire, Linda J. Hampton Hampton 6/3/00 

Pray, David M. Hampton Keane, Janet S. Raymond Kingston 6/4/00 

Pinto, Joe Hampton Chapman, Debra L. Hampton Exeter 6/9/00 

Fossett, Geoffrey R. Hampton Krenzer, Melissa C. Hampton Hampton 6/10/00 

Khambatta, Gustav H. Hampton Day, Jennifer C. Hampton Portsmouth 6/10/00 

Buckley, Michael D. Hampton Maguire, Maureen Hampton Seabrook 6/16/00 

Clayton, Richard J. Hampton Moran, Kelly L. Hampton Hampton 6/17/00 

Freeman, David A. Hampton Souther, Cynthia J. Hampton Hampton 6/17/00 

McNamara, Edward J. Fremont Hafey, Linda S. Hampton Hampton 6/17/00 

Lorentzen, Stephen L. Hampton Sirmans, Patsy L. Hampton North Hampton 6/24/00 

Ross, Peter D. Hampton Patten, Madaleen L. Hampton Hampton 6/25/00 

Vaughan, Robert Hampton White, Lori A. Hampton Hampton 6/28/00 

Meuse, Jeffrey A. Haverhill, MA Robinson, Renee L. Hampton Derry 6/30/00 

Shaw, Glenn, F. Hampton Smith, Erica L. Hampton Stratham 7/1/00 

Welch, Lance P. Hampton Janvrin, Tracey A. Hampton Portsmouth 7/2/00 

Tinios, Peter J. Hampton Scheurich, Lynne C. Farmington.NY Pittsburg 7/4/00 

Clark Michael L. Hampton Essigmann, Jill M. Hampton Hampton 7/15/00 

Demars, Paul F. Lynn, MA Williams, Candice L. Hampton Hampton 7/22/00 

Nelson, Mark A. Hampton Berube, Pauline L. Nashua Nashua 7/29/00 

Paul, Mark S. Berwick, ME Dawson, Debi A. Hampton Hampton 8/4/00 

Gentuso, Jonathan E. Marlboro, MA Olson, Alison M. Hampton Rye 8/12/00 

McNamara, Thomas W. Hampton Higgins, Rosemary Hampton Hampton 8/12/00 

Goodman, Richard H. Hampton Cozza, Lynn R. Hampton Hampton 8/12/00 

Block, Paul A. Hampton Tocker, Catherine J. Newmarket Francestown 8/19/00 

Evans, Richard C. Hampton LaChance, Simone R. Hampton Portsmouth 8/19/00 

Nazario, James Hampton George, Emily Hampton Hampton 8/26/00 

Patten, Jarrod John Hampton Lucier. Michelle F. Hampton Rye 8/26/00 

Koizumi, Masahiro Hampton Blasi, Eileen A. Newburyport Hampton 9/2/00 

Fahey, Jeffrey Alan Hampton Dwan, Kelli Ann Hampton Rye 9/2/00 

Difiore, Eugene M. Hampton Hamel, Nancy Dunn Hampton Hampton 9/8/00 

Garneau, James G. Hampton Cashman, Kelly A. Hampton Portsmouth 9/9/00 

LeBlanc, Raymond J. Hampton Ajemian, Jennifer R. Hampton Hampton 9/9/00 

Douglas, Matthew J. Seabrook Lauzon, Mary M. Hampton Hampton Falls 9/15/00 

MacDonald, Michael J. Hampton Houlihan, Heather Jill Hampton Hampton 9/16/00 

Merrifield, Russell A. Jr Hampton Castor, Kimberly M. Hampton Hampton 9/16/00 

King, Matthew Dale Manchester.CT Demeritt, Nicole E. Hampton Rye 9/16/00 

Smith, Christopher M. Hampton Day, Julie C. Hampton Hampton 9/22/00 

Janelle, Dwayne R. Rochester Mason, Cheryl A. Hampton Portsmouth 9/23/00 

Estrella, Jose B. Hampton Heidi Rand Rochester Portsmouth 9/25/00 

Walker, Allen Howard Exeter Brown, Priscilla Alice Hampton Hampton 9/25/00 

Geer, Michael Charles Wilmington MA Rolph, Susan Aubin Hampton Hampton 9/25/00 

87

Groom's 

Name 

Groom's 

Residence 

Bride's 

Name 

Bride's 

Residence 

Place of 

Marriage 

Date 

Reid, Richard Michael Hampton Murphy, Terry Ann Hampton Hampton 10/1/00 

Wilkins, Martin Joseph Hampton DeAngelo, Deborah J. Hampton Exeter 10/6/00 

Diehl, Stanford A. Nashua Jakobs, Tara Joel Hampton Exeter 10/6/00 

Rowe, John E. Hampton Gilmore, Dyan Marie Hampton Hampton 10/7/00 

Duval, Michael David Dover Ford, Dina Ann Hampton Hampton 10/7/00 

Curtis, Robert William Hampton Tetreault, Laura Jean Hampton Seabrook 10/8/00 

Scott, Jeffrey Kimball Jamaica, VT Stabile, Margery Sue Hampton Hampton 10/15/00 

Walker, Mark CM. Hampton Walker, Maureen N. Hampton North Conway 10/20/00 

Alvarez, Russell G. Hampton Iverson, Venus P. Salem Hampton 10/22/00 

Shilman, Todd Hampton Kearney, Jennifer A. Hampton Salem 10/28/00 

Whitley, William John Hampton Conery, Betty June Hampton Hampton 11/1/00 

Sakelarios, Scot W. Hampton Kramer, Beth Ellen Hampton Bedford 11/4/00 

MacRitchie, Shawn E. Somersworth Schofield, Susan 1. Hampton Hampton 11/4/00 

Thibault, Joshua M. Hampton MacDougall, Mellacent Hampton Hampton 11/11/00 

Kurywchak, Gregory A. Hampton Armstrong, Tracy C. Hampton Hampton 11/18/00 

Burke, Nathan Michael Hampton Gigliotti, Tricia Ann Hampton Portsmouth 11/18/00 

Lopata, P. Justin Kingston Williams, Amy E. Hampton Rye 11/18/00 

Guica, James Henry Hampton Fowler, Ellen E. Hampton Hampton 11/25/00 

Comtois, Michael R. Hampton Crimmins, Tara Marie Hampton Exeter 12/1/00 

Melvin, William Michael Hampton Cleveland, Velma J. Hampton Seabrook 12/1/00 

Green, Gerald Belen Hampton MacArthur-Ong, Tamara Hampton Kensington 12/2/00 

Fowler, Charles Andrew Hampton Douglas, Bobbi-Jo Hampton Hampton 12/2/00 

Cuneo, James D. Hampton Walsh, Laura L. Hampton Hampton 12/8/00 

Woitkun, Walter M. Hampton Ricker, Katherine E. Dover Hampton 12/8/00 

Emmott, Robert P. Hampton Maureen A. Taylor Hampton Hampton 12/10/00 

Gray, Kenneth S. Hampton Janete, Lavoie Hampton Portsmouth 12/16/00 

Drahms, Raymond H. Hampton Laura R. Copenhaver Hampton Hampton 12/23/00 

Ross, Curt L. Hampton Linda L. Waranus Hampton Hampton 12/31/00 

Cari (Barrington) Thompson with her father ,May 19, 2000.

2000 WAGES OF TOWN EMPLOYEES 

Employee Position Regular Waaes O/T Waees Total Wages 

Abbott, Leon Transfer Station $20,631.90 $20,631.90 

Abbotts, Philip Treatment Plant $ 452.00 $ 452.00 

Adams, John Accounting $ 3,239.52 $ 3,239.52 

Aham, James Police Officer $33,833.76 $7,412.46 $41,246.22 

Alford, Alice Library Staff $20,006.88 $20,006.88 

Allen, John Parking Lot $ 1,400.25 $ 1,400.25 

Alex, John Cemetery Labor $ 352.17 $ 352.17 

Alisyes, Alan Cemetery $ 1,441.44 $ 1,441.44 

Alonardo, John Police Special $ 3,863.71 $ 3,863.71 

Anderson, Heidi Recreation Instructor $ 1,867.00 $ 1,867.00 

Anderson, Karen Administrative Assistant $39,319.33 $39,319.33 

Andreozzi, Arleen Town Clerk $41,934.86 $41,934.86 

Andrews, Thomas Fire Alarm Operator $33,299.65 $14,028.25 $47,327.90 

Arakelian, John, Jr. Police Special $ 33.06 $ 33.06 

Arcieri, Stephen Public Works $37,085.80 $ 4,216.77 $41,302.57 

Aslin, Steven Treatment Plant $45,390.89 $13,119.36 $58,510.25 

Baillargeon, Jeffrey Firefighter $44,885.91 $16,558.46 $61,444.37 

Barrett, Larry Police Officer $43,911.28 $11,977.99 $55,889.27 

Barrington, James Town Manager $77,735.30 $77,735.30 

Barrington, Cari Ballot Clerk $ 108.75 $ 108.75 

Barry, Richard Police Special $16,177.84 $ 1,757.67 $17,935.51 

Bateman, Richard Police Special $12,156.71 $12,156.71 

Bateman, Shane Recreation $ 294.00 $ 294.00 

Bates, Scott Police Special $ 177.90 $ 177.90 

Becotte, Brian Transfer Station $34,831.14 $ 3,710.02 $38,541.16 

Belanger, Daniel Public Works $12,921.77 $12,921.77 

Beliveau, Kenneth Laborer $37,470.98 $ 1,847.59 $39,318.57 

Benotti, Steven Fire Lieutenant $57,122.97 $14,279.82 $71,402.79 

Benoit, P Police Special $ 2,945.48 $ 2,945.48 

Blain, Dennis Mechanic $45,975.92 $ 4,756.24 $50,732.16 

Blais, Marcia Payroll Clerk $31,907.59 $31,907.59 

Boone, A Parking Lot Labor $ 675.50 $ 675.50 

Boucher, Angela Deputy Assessor $34,381.84 $34,381.84 

Boudreau, Rene Program Coordinator $15,580.84 $15,580.84 

Boudrieau, Clinton Transfer Station Art. $22,166.04 $ 689.26 $22,855.30 

Bourque, William Police Officer $39,647.89 $22,706.95 $62,354.84 

Bowen, Dorothy Ballot Clerk $ 181.88 $ 181.88 

Bowen, Kevin Police Special $ 99.18 $ 99.18 

Bowley, William Public Works $34,882.55 $ 8,835.24 $43,717.79 

Bratsos, Gary Police Special $13,475.23 $ 364.35 $13,839.58 

Breault, Zachary Recreation Inst. $ 880.00 $ 880.00 

Bridle, Russell Fire Lieutenant $48,145.27 $20,013.55 $68,158.82 

Bridle, Virginia Selectman $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 

Brillard, Michael Firefighter $39,563.02 $16,307.50 $55,870.52 

Brooks, Roland Police Special $ 4,785.20 $ 4,785.20 

Brown, Glenna Tax Collector's Office $ 1,196.38 $ 12.75 $ 1,209.13 

Buczek, Barry Police Officer $13,898.24 $13,898.24 

Burke, John Public Works $38,066.29 $ 4,879.39 $42,945.68 

Burke, Paul Seasonal Laborer $ 6,923.28 $ 6,923.28 

Burnham, Tom Seasonal Laborer $ 1,658.48 $ 1,658.48 

89

Employee Position Regular Wages O/T Wages Total Wages 

Butchok, Charles Public Works $12,122.09 $ 91.63 $12,213.72 

Butler, M Police Special $ 9,364.50 $ 3.38 $ 9,367.88 

Buzzel, Nick Fire Dept. $ 149.63 $ 149.63 

Cameron, Mark Public Works $23,590.86 $ 1,379.70 $24,970.56 

Carle, Michael Public Works $21,467.65 $ 1,023.14 $22,490.79 

Carliell, Charlene Library Staff $ 6,394.16 $ 6,394.16 

Caruso, Maura Police Special $ 3,766.73 $ 3,766.73 

Champey, Stephen Police Officer $32,784.80 $ 5,500.17 $38,284.97 

Chapman, Barbara Library Staff $15,590.50 $15,590.50 

Charette, Robert Code Enforcement $24,600.22 $24,600.22 

Charleston, Lynne Detective $45,525.40 $ 9,879.71 $55,405.11 

Chevalier, Brian Fire Alarm Operator $27,643.78 $ 6,860.64 $34,504.42 

Chigros, Basil Police Special $ 4,864.41 $ 4,864.41 

Chisolm, Charles Public Works $ 2,468.69 $ 2,468.69 

Chouinard, Anthony Deputy Fire Chief $67,177.35 $67,177.35 

Christopher, Colleen Recreation Instructor $ 520.00 $ 520.00 

Ciasulli, David Recreation Instructor $ 728.00 $ 728.00 

Clapham, Ronald Police Special $ 5,984.60 $ 5,984.60 

Claridge, M Police Special $ 6,338.27 $ 6,338.27 

Clark, Matthew Firefighter $50,012.56 $ 9,378.97 $59,391.53 

Coates, Robert Laborer $29,749.86 $ 4,330.37 $34,080.23 

Cobb, Mark Call Firefighter $ 457.00 $ 457.00 

Coburn, A Seasonal $ 2,525.00 $ 2,525.00 

Colby, Candice Welfare Clerk $15,933.98 $1-5,933.98 

Collins, Roland Police Special $ 1,746.70 $ 1,746.70 

Collins, Timothy Police Officer $12,990.76 $12,990.76 

Collins, Cornelius Seasonal Laborer $ 3,945.38 $ 3,945.38 

Connolly, Gayle Ballot Clerk $ 240.00 $ 240.00 

Cooper, Richard EMS Officer $57,020.69 $ 1,305.58 $58,326.27 

Correll, James Firefighter $38,410.57 $15,290.80 $53,701.37 

Costa, Jamie Police Special $ 8,437.62 $ 8,437.62 

Cotter, Patrick Call Firefighter $ 961.38 $ 961.38 

Crane, R Seasonal $ 679.77 $ 679.77 

Cray, Matthew Firefighter $41,005.05 $13,388.76 $54,393.81 

Cronin, William. Police Officer $42,311.95 $18,187.04 $60,498.99 

Cross, John Police Special $ 3,382.60 $ 3,382.60 

Crotts, Timothy Police Captain $62,383.52 $62,383.52 

Cullinane, Jeffrey Recreation Instructor $ 611.04 $ 611.04 

Currier, L Police Special $ 5,961.60 $ 306.48 $ 6,268.08 

Cusack, G Seasonal $ 131.04 $ 131.04 

Cutting, Justin Firefighter $42,847.94 $13,513.90 $56,361.84 

Dalton, Timothy Laborer $37,059.32 $ 1,323.32 $38,382.64 

Dearborn, Tammy Recreation Staff $ 2,926.05 $ 2,926.05 

DeFelice, Brenda Program Coordinator $12,249.00 $12,249.00 

DelGreco, Michael Police Special $ 3,104.88 $ 3,104.88 

DeMarco, Vic Parking Lot Sup. $ 7,200.00 $ 7,200.00 

Demeritt, Danielle Recreation Staff $ 2,279.30 $ 2,279.30 

Denio, Nathan Call Firefighter $ 1,289.75 $ 1,289.75 

Dennett, Margaret Ballot Clerk $ 303.75 $ 303.75 

Desrosiers, Robert Laborer $35,889.08 $ 3,101.65 $38,990.73 

DeWygaert, Jean Ballot Clerk $ 71.25 $ 71.25 

90

Employee Position Regular Wages O/T Waaes Total Waees 

Doheny, Shirley Recreation Secretary $21,918.44 $21,918.44 

Dolan, Anna Ballot Clerk $ 195.00 $ 195.00 

Donaldson, John Police Special $27,875.03 $ 261.61 $28,136.44 

Dow, Robert Ballot Clerk $ 30.00 $ 30.00 

Downer, Leah Ballot Clerk $ 187.50 $ 187.50 

Downing, A Seasonal $ 4,414.86 $ 4,414.86 

Downing, Jennifer Recreation Instructor $ 2,506.29 $ 2,506.29 

Downing, Jocelyn Recreation Instructor $ 2,502.50 $ 2,502.50 

Dube, Richard Police Special $ 63.00 $ 63.00 

Dube, Michael Public Works $34,843.32 $ 3,615.89 $38,459.21 

Dubois, Judith Sup. Of Checklist $ 1,050.00 $ 1,050.00 

Duhamel, Dawna Director of Accounting $52,114.96 $52,114.96 

Eldridge, Tobi Laborer $34,469.15 $4,064.42 $38,533.57 

Embrey, M Police Special $ 5,034.16 $ 5,034.16 

Esposito, Margaret Police Secretary $23,998.52 $ 58.57 $23,057.09 

Estey, Robert Assessor $66,399.36 $66,399.36 

Estey, Fred Cemetery Labor $ 4,991.81 $ 4,991.81 

Evans, Tom Call Firefighter $ 583.01 $ 583.01 

Felch, Donald Firefighter $42,774.03 $10,310.44 $53,084.47 

Fenlon, Todd Police Special $ 6,739.40 $ 6,739.40 

Fetzner, Robert Police Special $ 4,043.71 $ 53.69 $ 4,097..40 

Fincher, John Police Lieutenant $57,768.65 $10,902.63 $68,671.28 

Fraser, Will Recreation Instructor $ 2,503.00 $ 2,503.00 

Gagnon, Z Seasonal $ 2,811.50 $ 2,811.50 

Galvin, Joseph Police Sergeant $50,730,40 $29,634.20 $80,364.60 

Galvin, John Police Sergeant $55,951.12 $28,759.28 $84,710.40 

Galvin, Timothy Police Officer $46,089.32 $ 7,282.63 $53,371.95 

Gamage, Jeanne Library Staff $ 8,508.36 $ 8,508.36 

Gannon, Sean Firefighter $40,773.22 $15,923.59 $56,696.81 

Gaudet, Robert Police Special $10,527.00 $10,527.00 

Gay, William Custodian $29,061.43 $ 694.73 $29,756.16 

Gidley, Daniel Detective $44,364.58 $28,736.52 $73,101.10 

Gillick, Dennis Call Firefighter $ 2,111.88 $ 2,111.88 

Gillick, William Parking Lot Labor $ 1,034.50 $ 1,034.50 

Gillis, Fred Recreation Staff $ 3,808.35 $ 3,808.35 

Gilroy, C Police Special $10,312.67 $ 306.47 $10,619.14 

Gladkowski, Andrea Recreation Staff $ 2,037.49 $ 2,037.49 

Glassett, William Firefighter $31,994.89 $ 3,668.18 $35,663.07 

Golden, Keneth Public Works $21,395.11 $ 2,698.96 $24,094.07 

Goodwin, Jack Firefighter $32,909.39 $ 792.92 $33,702.31 

Goryl, Scott Recreation Staff $ 2,295.94 $ 2,295.94 

Golinski, Eileen Ballot Clerk $ 60.00 $ 60.00 

Goss, Jean Ballot Clerk $ 157.70 $ 157.70 

Grant, Heath Seasonal Laborer $ 5,129.44 $ 5,129.44 

Greenfeld, Alfred Ballot Clerk $ 60.00 $ 60.00 

Gregg, Mary Ballot Clerk $ 60.00 $ 60.00 

Gregory, Brian Parking Lot Labor $ 834.75 $ 834.75 

Grote, E Parking Lot Labor $ 498.00 $ 498.00 

Gudaitis, Thomas Police Officer $46,374.84 $12,568.89 $58,942.73 

Gurick, George Police Special $ 3,184.48 $ 3,184.84 

Haggart, Scott Police Special $ 330.22 $ 330.22 

91

Employee 

Hall, Marie 

Hamilton, Brian 

Hamlen, Timothy 

Hangen, John 

Hanglin, Kevin 

Hardardt, Forrest 

Harrington, Arthur 

Healey, Kenneth 

Heaslip, Ruth 

Hebert, L 

Hedman, Michael 

Henderson, Marilyn 

Henderson, Steven 

Hess, Marcia 

Hobbs, David 

Hoffman, Charles 

Hogan, Ann 

Hopkins, David 

Hopkins, Mary 

Houston, Darrell 

Imbrascio, Leonard 

James, George 

Janetos, Dona 

Position 

Secretary 

Police Special 

Police Officer 

Public Works Director 

Recreation Staff 

Call Firefighter 



Ballot Clerk 


Laborer 

Spvsr. Checklist 


Secretary 


Seasonal 

Recreation Instructor 

Ballot Clerk 

Ballot Clerk 

Public Works 


Firefighter 

Ballot Clerk 

Regular Wages 

$32,459.68 

$ 3,845.28 

$32,370.71 

$69,208.56 

$ 4,019.68 

$ 1,507.88 

$ 46.17 

$ 6,519.42 

$ 153.75 

$ 4,324.37 

$34,406.07 

$ 666.66 

$46,352.56 

$32,309.16 

$ 8,858.40 

$ 1,291.50 

$ 933.30 

$ 236.25 

$ 191.25 

$32,955.07 

$ 6,013.82 

$47,217.14 

$ 423.77 

O/T Wages 

$ 660.85 

$17,227.16 

$ 125.00 

$ 2,729.76 

$21,522.78 

$ 279.60 

$ 1,733.30 

$ 65.26 

$ 9,631.66 

Total Wages 

$33,120.53 

$ 3,845.28 

$49,597.87 

$69,208.56 

$ 4,019.68 

$ 1,507.88 

$ 46.17 

$ 6,644.69 

$ 153.75 

$ 4,324.37 

$37,135.83 

$ 666.66 

$67,875.34 

$32,588.76 

$10,591.70 

$ 1,291.50 

$ 933.30 

$ 236.25 

$ 191.25 

$33,020.33 

$ 6,013.82 

$56,848.80 

$ 423.77 

Jautaikis, Steven 

Jones, Joseph 

Jones, Alan 

Jowett, Andrew 

Joyce, John 

Kalil, David 

Kapelos, Karen 

Karmen, Christine 

Karmen III, John 

Karpenko Jr., Charles 



Public Works 






Firefighter 


$ 2,216.38 

$32,748.08 

$37,843.08 

$41,213.80 

$14,521.30 

$ 772.66 

$ 2,081.44 

$ 1,115.46 

$45,347.73 

$11,280.75 

$21,080.85 

$ 2,655.62 

$15,217.85 

$ 1,515.44 

$13,609.32 

$ 255.39 

$ 2,216.38 

$53,828.93 

$40,498.70 

$56,431.65 

$16,036.74 

$ 772.66 

$ 2,081.44 

$ 1,115.46 

$58,957.05 

$11,536.14 

Keefe, Michael 

Laborer 

$41,455.16 

$ 1,332.49 

$42,787.65 

Keefe, Jean 

Library Staff 

$34,515.52 

$34,515.42 

Keefe, Kally 

Keefe, Daleyn 

Kennedy, William 

Kenney, Danny 

Kent, Sandra 

Kerber, Timothy 

Ballot Clerk 

Ballot Clerk 

Firefighter 

Cemetery Superintendent 

Library Staff 


$ 56.25 

$ 165.00 

$47,252.93 

$30,342.99 

$ 9,856.36 

$40,275.61 

$13,840.95 

$20,324.20 

$ 56.25 

$ 165.00 

$61,093.88 

$30,342.99 

$ 9,856.36 

$60,599.81 

Kimball, Jennifer 

Planner 

$12,307.68 

$12,307.68 

King, 

Kilroy, Dennis 

Kilroy, Mora 

Seasonal 

Ballot Clerk 

Ballot Clerk 

$ 1,509.75 

$ 630.00 

$ 48.75 

$ 1,509.75 

$ 630.00 

$ 48.75 

Knowles, Franklin 

Knowles, Bridget 

Kulberg, Lisa 

LaDuke, Alan 

Laing, J 


Seasonal Laborer 

Seasonal 

Public Works 


$55,635.04 

$ 1,951.50 

$ 424.00 

$37,551.73 

$ 2,152.65 

$12,198.52 

$ 2,847.75 

$67,833.56 

$ 1,951.50 

$ 424.00 

$40,399.48 

$ 2,152.65 

Lajoie, Jason 


$ 70.88 

$ 70.88 

92


Lally, William Police Detective $57,651.55 $ 5,918.68 $63,570.23 

Lally, Frederick Parking Lot $ 4,057.00 $ 4,057.00 

Lamie, Jennifer Police Dispatcher $11,148.92 $ 1,489.67 $12,638.59 

Lang, David Firefighter $47,784.15 $ 7,587.80 $55,362.95 

Larivee, Guy Firefighter $57,441.18 $14,632.43 $72,073.61 

Larivee, Davina Town Clerk Assistant $ 9,877.22 $ 9,877.22 

Lassonde, Dyana Recreation Director $37,141.14 $37,141.14 

Laudansky, Peter Parking Lot Labor $ 1,770.00 $ 1,770.00 

Lavalee, Rudy Ballot Clerk $ 427.50 $ 427.50 

Lavin, Ellen Treasurer $14,746.16 $14,746.16 

Lavoie, Mark Treatment Plant Operator $50,464.97 $ 6,195.92 $56,660.89 

LeDuc, Jeffrey Firefighter $39,847.15 $12,165.06 $52,012.21 

Lee, D Police Special $ 6,098.60 $ 332.01 $ 6,430.61 

Lefavour, Police Special $ 1,087.63 $ 1,087.63 

Lemoine, Kevin Firefighter $44,563.40 $ 1,253.19 $45,816.59 

Lessard, Dorothy Ballot Clerk $ 382.50 $ 382.50 

Lessard, Paul Moderator $ 420.00 $ 420.00 

Linane, Alfred Police Special $ 4,070.54 $ 4,070.54 

Linane, Thomas Police Officer $43,270.55 $5,762.51 $49,033.06 

Lipe III, Henry Fire Chief $66,794.49 $66,794.49 

Litchfield, Kate Recreation $ 1,663.68 $ 1,663.68 

Lobdell, Kathe Ballot Clerk $ 127.50 $ 127.50 

MacGregor Seasonal $ 783.13 $ 783.13 

MacKinnon, Peter Animal Control Officer $34,413.06 $ 3,899.12 $38,312.18 

MacPhee, Vernon Ballot Clerk $ 221.25 $ 221.25 

Maietta, Michael Police Special $25,904.45 $25,904.45 

Mailloux, S Police Special $ 6,001.08 $ 6,001.08 

Males, S Seasonal $ 3,243.38 $ 3,243.38 

Maloney, Shawn Police Officer $55,194.88 $14,432.67 $69,627.55 

Manning, Ethan Parking Lot Labor $ 2,068.50 $ 2,068.50 

Manning, Janice Deputy Tax Collector $15,335.99 $ 322.40 $15,658.39 

Maple, Kenneth Asst. Building Inspector $33,659.92 $33,659.92 

Mason, Al Parks Maintenance $ 8,194.98 $ 8,194.98 

Mastin, Cindy-Sue Secretary - Police Dept. $31,465.68 $ 1,354.88 $32,820.56 

Mattson, David Firefighter $49,614.52 $14,813.95 $64,428.47 

McAteer, Richard Recreation Instructor $ 756.00 $ 756.00 

McCall, Shane Seasonal Laborer $ 2,105.00 $ 2,105.00 

McCrady, Curtis Ballot Clerk $ 71.25 $ 71.25 

McDonald, Scott Fire Inspector $54,241.03 $ 4,751.25 $58,992.28 

McEachern, Mary-Eileen Ballot Clerk $ 315.00 $ 315.00 

McGann, Paul Police Lieutenant $57,645.79 $7,183.90 $64,428.47 

McGinnis, Theresa Asst. to Operations Mgr. $43,046.71 $2,649.43 $45,696.14 

McGivern, M Parking Lot Labor $ 1,409.63 $ 1,409.63 

McGowan, Diane Parking Lot Labor $ 3,139.00 $ 3,139.00 

Mclnerney, Michael Seasonal Labor $ 3,411.00 $ 3,411.00 

McMahon, Michael Firefighter $42,866.99 $17,427.57 $60,294.56 

McNally, Steven Laborer $20,766.80 $ 926.47 $21,729.27 

McNamara, Ruth Ballot Clerk $ 303.75 $ 303.75 

McRobbie III, Charles Police Special $ 4,673.20 $ 4,673.20 

Mellin, Douglas Operations Manager $64,356.13 $64,356.13 

Menk, Robert Library Staff $21,040.42 $21,040.42 

93

Employee Position Regular Waaes O/T Wages Total Wages 

Merrill, Ada Ballot Clerk $ 270.00 $ 270.00 

Miller, C Seasonal Laborer $ 461.12 $ 461.12 

Miller, Lynda Library Staff $ 7,636.22 $ 7,636.22 

Milton, Christopher Police Dispatacher $12,425.81 $ 2,617.82 $15,043.63 

Mitrushi, A Police Special $ 1,369.13 $ 1,369.13 

Moisakis, Peter Police Special $16,166.50 $ 204.32 $16,370.82 

Montague, Eleanor Secretary-Building Dept $22,147.84 $22,147.84 

Moore, Betty Ballot Clerk $ 850.43 $ 850.43 

Moran, Jan Ballot Clerk $ 82.50 $ 82.50 

Morse, Joanne Ballot Clerk $ 93.75 $ 93.75 

Mosher, Miriam Ballot Clerk $ 189.38 $ 189.38 

Moulton, Sylvia Tax Collector's Office $ 104.00 $ 104.00 

Mowry, Arlene Assessing Assistant $15,287.83 $15,287.83 

Mulcahy, James Seasonal Laborer $ 3,888.00 $ 3,888.00 

Mulready, Joanne Library Staff $20,103.14 $20,103.14 

Munday, Ronald Public Works $43,140.24 $ 5,448.54 $50,984.20 

Murray, Sean Firefighter $41,815.04 $16,355.94 $58,170.98 

Murray, William Fire Alarm Operator $34,680.93 $16,303.27 $50,984.20 

Muxie, Daniel Recreation Instructor $ 627.64 $ 627.64 

Muxie, Kathleen Ballot Clerk $ 60.00 $ 60.00 

Nersesian, Daniel Parking Lot Sup. $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00 

Nersesian, Ian Parking Lot Labor $ 1,442.25 $ 1,442.25 

Newcomb, Barry Police Officer $36,819.64 $10,804.60 $47,623.90 

Newman, Jason Recreation Labor $ 4,672.35 $ 4,672.35 

Newton, Police Officer $33,882.06 $ 7,488.82 $41,370.88 

Nickerson, Michael Firefighter $37,604.78 $10,294.79 $47,623.90 

Nickerson, Russell Laborer $36,985.69 $ 5,125.92 $42,111.61 

Norris, Matthew Recreation Instructor $ 976.91 $ 976.91 

Norton, James Public Works $43,267.84 $ 5,205.76 $48,473.60 

Noyes, Randall Transfer Station Operatoi $ 4,387.00 $ 71.81 $ 4,458.81 

Noyes, Debra Ballot Clerk $ 270.00 $ 270.00 

O'Brien, John Carpenter $37,481.93 $ 2,277.53 $39,759.46 

Ohlsen, Nils Ballot Clerk $ 135.00 $ 135.00 

Otis, Mona Ballot Clerk $ 135.00 $ 135.00 

Oullerte, Mark Firefighter $46,123.13 $12,399.90 $58,523.03 

Oullette, Donna Ballot Clerk $ 127.50 $ 127.50 

Outwater, Robert Police Special $ 82.46 $ 82.46 

Owens, Noreen Budget Comm. Secretary $ 1,445.00 $ 1,445.00 

Paine, Seasonal $ 139.13 $ 139.13 

Page, Nathan Assistant Moderator $ 247.50 $ 247.50 

Palmisano, Anthony Police Special $ 3,873.60 $ 3,873.60 

Patch, A. Darren Parks Coordinator $15,649.42 $15,649.42 

Patton, James Police Officer $46,562.63 $15,393.90 $61,956.53 

Peck, M Police Special $12,989.99 $ 1,789.06 $14,779.05 

Perenick, Andrew Police Officer $22,582.36 $ 9,032.33 $31,614.69 

Perkins, Janet Secretary-Planning Bd $ 5,695.00 $ 5,695.00 

Peters, P Police Special $ 5,695.00 $ 5,695.00 

Petit, Carolyn Police Dispatcher $22,123.04 $ 1,968.20 $24,091.24 

Plouffe, Sharron Receptionist $ 6,095.04 $ 6,095.04 

Plummer, Jane Secretary- Fire Dept. $33,696.99 $ 164.12 $33,861.11 

Poliquin, Betty Deputy Town Clerk $24,932.34 $24,932.34 

94

Employee 

Poliquin, Jr. Lawrence 

Polychronis, Donna 

Poole III, 

Portiello, Heather 

Powell, Elizabeth 

Pray, David 

Premo, Liz 

Preston, Charlotte 

Pulliam, Kristi 

Raynes, Felicia 

Redden, Catherine 

Regan, Robert 

Regis, Laura 

Rembisz, Keith 

Rice, Frederick 

Richardson, Mark 

Ring, Wendell 

Roach, Alan 

Robarge, A 

Roggencamp, Tiffany 

Ross, Robert 

Royal, Dennis 

Ruel, Joanne 

Ruonola, Fred 

Russell, Philip 

Russell, James 

Ryan, Mark 

Ryan, Daniel 

Ryan, Michael 

Ryan, Theresa 

Rycerz, Anna 

Rynerson, R 

Santin, Peter 

Sawyer, Richard 

Sawyer, Richard W. 

Schultz, Kevin 

Seamans, Charles 

Searle, Bonnie 

Sharpe, Ryan 

Sheehan, Raymond 

Sheehan, Joyce 

Silver, Christopher 

Silvia, S 

Simons, Mary 

Skumin, John 

Smith, S 

Soper, Barbara 

Snow, John 

Spainhower, David 

Sparkes, Robert 

St. Louis, Anthony 

Position 

Ballot Clerk 




Ballot Clerk 

Firefighter 

Recreation 

Supervisor Check List 

Accounting Clerk 

Recreation Labor 

Library Director 

Fire Captain 

Ballot Clerk 


Selectman 

Transfer Station Cood. 

Cemetery Labor 




Election Worker 


Secretary - ZBA 

Police Dispatch 

Detective 




Treatment Plant 

Ballot Clerk 

Ballot Clerk 

Seasonal 




Building Inspector 

Public Works 

Selectman 

Laborer 

Ballot Clerk 

Tax Collector 

Fire Lieutenant 


Ballot Clerk 

Parking Lot Labor 

Seasonal 

Ballot Clerk 

Public Works 

Public Works 


Firefighter 

Regular Wages 

$ 146.25 

$ 1,324.80 

$ 445.00 

$ 2,468.00 

$ 67.50 

$42,894.81 

$ 120.00 

$ 1,150.00 

$16,009.98 

$ 3,790.70 

$51,335.06 

$57,217.74 

$ 176.25 

$ 4,344.25 

$ 875.00 

$24,047.46 

$ 6,185.94 

$46,608.14 

$ 3,467.18 

$ 2,795.00 

$ 716.25 

$ 2,787.76 

$ 1,125.00 

$32,726.58 

$38,087.34 

$ 5,694.13 

$ 2,182.01 

$ 385.00 

$ 7,274.70 

$ 517.50 

$ 97.50 

$ 858.00 

$ 6,557.83 

$38,546.16 

$ 1,547.01 

$41,911.03 

$38,356.92 

$ 3,500.00 

$30,847.72 

$ 41.25 

$36,759.87 

$52,802.21 

$ 1,161.00 

$ 180.00 

$ 352.00 

$ 2,952.76 

$ 193.13 

$38,345.97 

$46,206.07 

$ 6,563.89 

$46,576.68 

O/T Wages 

$18,669.52 

$ 3,138.05 

$ 3,341.10 

$24,392.60 

$24,460.97 

$14,872.26 

$2,662.46 

$3,985.26 

$17,057.59 

$ 3,138.37 

$ 5,879.64 

$10,719.57 

Total Wages 

$ 146.25 

$ 1,324.80 

$ 445.00 

$ 2,468.00 

$ 67.50 

$42,894.81 

$ 120.00 

$ 1,150.00 

$16,009.98 

$ 3,790.70 

$51,335.06 

$75,887.26 

$ 176.25 

$ 4,344.25 

$ 875.00 

$27,185.51 

$ 6,185.94 

$49,949.24 

$ 3,467.18 

$ 2,795.00 

$ 716.25 

$ 2,787.76 

$ 1,125.00 

$57,119.18 

$62,548.31 

$ 5,694.13 

$ 2,182.01 

$ 385.00 

$ 7,274.70 

$ 517.50 

$ 97.50 

$ 858.00 

$ 6,557.83 

$53,418.42 

$ 1,547.01 

$41,911.03 

$41,019.38 

$ 3,500.00 

$34,832.98 

$ 41.25 

$36,759.87 

$69,859.80 

$ 1,161.00 

$ 180.00 

$ 352.00 

$ 2,952.76 

$ 193.13 

$41,484.34 

$52,085.71 

$ 6,563.89 

$57,296.25 

95

Employee Position Regular Wages O/T Wages 

St. Germain, Norma Ballot Clerk $ 48.75 

Stanley-Tasker, Kim Police Dispatcher $13,050.76 $ 5,116.43 

Stefan, J Seasonal $ 1,384.11 

Stevens, Rhonda Police Dispatcher $ 4,383.93 

Stevens, John Firefighter $46,139.28 $10,767.16 

Stickney, Elizabeth Ballot Clerk $ 401.25 

Stockbridge, Kristen Recreation $ 45.50 

Stoessel, Laura Police Officer $46,139.28 $ 6,003.73 

Stosse, Cynthia Librarian $11,188.95 

Straight, Joanne Library Staff $32,981.50 

Sullivan, James Police Captain $61,974.05 $ 1,444.18 

Sullivan, Kimberly Police Dispatcher $ 6,300.00 $ 1,094.46 

Sullivan, Paul Police Special $ 8,197.03 

Sullivan, William Selectman $ 3,500.00 

Swift, Frank Highway Foreman $46,300.81 $9,238.58 

Syphers, Roger Recreation $ 924.00 

Tapper, Joan Ballot Clerk $ 183.75 

Teschek, William Asst. Library Director $47,156.52 

Thayer, A Seasonal Laborer $ 3,438.00 

Thibeault, Donald Firefighter $37,691.20 $10,405.02 

Thompson, Robert Jr. Firefighter $45,758.43 $14,071.86 

Tilton, Peter Public Works $ 330.52 

Tousignant, Steven Police Special $14,649.25 $ 411.61 

True, Jonathan Fire Prevention $46,421.53 $12,063.99 

Towler, Robert Police Special $55,209.19 $15,175.28 

Trofatter, Dorothy Receptionist $ 9,105.97 

Twomey, Mary Library Staff $ 8,503.73 

Vaughan, Timothy Police Special $ 4,383.43 

Vetter, Beverly Children's Librarian $22,592.76 

Violette, Richard Grease Trap Insp. $13,348.23 

Wagner, Frank Ballot Clerk $ 682.50 

Wakeen, Catherine Ballot Clerk $ 176.25 

Wakeen, Edmond Ballot Clerk $ 18.75 

Walker, John R. Moderator $ 52.50 

Walker, Robert Public Works $43,463.45 $ 3,974.03 

Walker, Elizabeth Ballot Clerk $ 277.50 

Warburton, Brian Selectman $ 3,500.00 

Wardle, Margaret Ballot Clerk $ 266.25 

Way, Claire Ballot Clerk $ 213.75 

Webb, Elizabeth Ballot Clerk $ 60.00 

Weber, David Firefighter $46,203.50 $17,653.69 

Weinhold, William Police Special $18,099.62 

Welsh, William Fire Captain $57,169.94 $23,910.92 

White, Angelus Ballot Clerk $ 307.50 

Whitney, Eleanor Bookkeeper-Cemetery $ 2,286.00 

Wholey, John Ballot Clerk $ 360.00 

Wilbur, Stephen Public Works $38,769.42 $ 3,984.06 

Williams, Martha Ballot Clerk $ 543.75 

Williams, Joyce Town Clerk's Bookkeeper $3 1,309.69 

Winn,L Seasonal $ 2,286.00 

Winton, Geraldine Ballot Clerk $ 221.25 

Total Wages 

$ 48.75 

$18,167.19 

$ 1,384.11 

$ 4,383.93 

$57,211.50 

$ 401.25 

$ 45.50 

$52,143.01 

$11,188.95 

$32,981.50 

$63,418.23 

$ 7,394.46 

$ 8,197.03 

$ 3,500.00 

$55,539.39 

$ 924.00 

$ 183.75 

$47,156.52 

$ 3,438.00 

$48,096.22 

$58,485.52 

$ 330.52 

$15,061.36 

$58,485.52 

$70,384.47 

$ 9,105.97 

$ 8,503.73 

$ 4,383.43 

$22,592.76 

$13,348.23 

$ 682.50 

$ 176.25 

$ 18.75 

$ 52.50 

$47,437.48 

$ 277.50 

$ 3,500.00 

$ 266.25 

$ 213.75 

$ 60.00 

$63,857.19 

$18,099.62 

$81,080.86 

$ 307.50 

$ 2,286.00 

$ 360.00 

$42,753.48 

$ 543.75 

$31,309.69 

$ 2,286.00 

$ 221.25 

96


Wiser, Brian Firefighter $43,455.80 $14,134.19 $57,589.99 

Witmer, M Seasonal Laborer $ 72.00 $ 72.00 

Woodbum, Margaret Ballot Clerk $ 136.88 $ 136.88 

Workman, James Selectman $ 2,625.00 $ 2,625.00 

Wrenn, William Chief of Police $70,852.76 $70,852.76 

Wright, Rosanna Ballot Clerk $ 367.50 $ 367.50 

Wright, Kathleen Accounting $31,309.69 $31,309.69 

Young, John Police Special $ 4,365.73 $ 4,365.73 

Zinka, T Recreation $ 888.00 $ 888.00 

97

2000 TAXABLE VALUATION BREAKDOWN 

DESCRIPTION VALUE % OF TOTAL VALUATION 

TOTAL VALUATION 1,428,681,500 100.000% 

EXEMPT PROPERTIES 68,464,200 4.792% 

SCHOOLS 25,827,000 

MUNICIPAL 4,257,300 

CHURCHES 9,400,900 

OTHER 18,979,000 

TOTAL TAXABLE PROPERTY 1,360,217,300 95.208% 

VALUATION EXEMPTIONS (ELDERLY, BLIND, ETC.) 

3,743,900 .262% 

TOTAL TAXABLE VALUATION 1.356.473.400 94.946% 

DESCRIPTION COUNT VALUE % OF TAXABLE PROPERTY 

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES 4835± 826,053,700 60.729% 

MOBILE HOMES 322± 11,107,600 0.817% 

MULTI-FAMILY 299± 73,438,800 5.399% 

RESIDENTIAL CONDOS 1900+ 193,420,300 14.220% 

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES 7356± 1,104,020,400 81.165% 

COMMERCIAL 348± 157,022,800 11.544% 

INDUSTRIAL 21+ 24,736,600 1.818% 

UTILITIES 40,584,500 2.984% 

COMM/IND CONDOS 208+ 15,516,200 1.141% 

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES 577± 237,860,100 17.487% 

TOWN LEASED LAND 58 4,443,300 0.327% 

VACANT LAND/CUR USE 355± 12,790,200 0.940% 

MARSHLAND 179+ 110,700 0.008% 

LEASED PARKING SPACES 293,400 0.022% 

OTHER TAXABLE IMPROVEMENTS 699,200 0.051% 

TOTAL OTHER PROPERTIES 596+ 18,336,800 1.348% 

TOTAL TAXABLE PROPERTIES 1.360.217,300 100.000% 

98

TWO YEAR TAX RATE COMPARISON 

1999 2000 

GROSS ASSESSED VALUE: 1,339,168,300 

Less Elderly/Blind Exemptions: 3,763,400 

NET ASSESSED VALUE: 1,335,404,900 

NET PRECINCT VALUE: 255,719,700 

Assessment Ratio 92% 

TOTAL TOWN APPROPRIATION: 17,227,917 

TOTAL REVENUES AND CREDITS: 6,704,282 

LOCAL EDUC APPROPRIATION: 7,109,025 

STATE EDUCATION APPROP: 8,393,435 

COUNTY TAX APPROPRIATION: 1,444,878 

TOTAL APPROPRIATION: 27,470,973 

BPT REIMBURSEMENT: -86,825 

WAR SERVICE CREDITS: +138,050 

OVERLAY: +206,362 

PROPERTY TAXES TO BE RAISED: 27,728,560 

PRECINCT TAXES TO BE RAISED: 379,482 

GROSS PROPERTY TAXES: 28,108,042 

MUNICIPAL RATE: 8.18 

SCHOOLS RATE: TOWN 5.32 

STATE 6.50 

COUNTY RATE: 1.08 

TOTAL RATE: 21.08 

1,360,217,300 

3,743,900 

1,356,473,400 

253,431,600 

80% 

28,310,779 

-16,104,007 

7,999,072 

8,393,445 

1,670,683 

30,269,972 

-66,82 

+137,350 

+199,031 

30,539,528 

381,733 

30,921,261 

9.20 

5.90 

6.37 

1.23 

22.70 

Exempt Precinct Rate: 21.59 

Precinct Rate: 22.77 

23.18 

24.43 

99

TOWN OF HAMPTON, 

NEW HAMPSHIRE 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES 

DECEMBER 31, 2000

TOWN OF HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

DECEMBER 31, 2000 

PAGES 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 1 

GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

EXHIBIT 

A Combined Balance Sheet - All Fund Types and Account Group 2-3 

B Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - 

All Governmental Fund Types and Expendable Trust Funds 4 

C Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - 

Budget and Actual (Budgetary Basis) - General and Special Revenue Funds 5 

D Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Balance - 

All Nonexpendable Trust Funds 6 

E Combined Statement of Cash Flows - 

All Nonexpendable Trust Funds 7 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 8-25 

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES 

GENERAL FUND 

A-l Statement of Estimated and Actual Revenues 

A-2 Statement of Appropriations, Expenditures and Encumbrances 

A-3 Statement of Changes in Unreserved - Undesignated Fund Balance 

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 

B-l 

Combining Balance Sheet 

B-2 Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances . . . 

Statements of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance 

B-3 Cemetery Trustees Fund 

B-4 Lane Memorial Library Fund 

B-5 Conservation Commission Fund 

26 -27 

28 -29 

30 

31 

32 

33 

34 

35 

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS 

C-l Combining Balance Sheet 36 

C-2 Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances ... 37 

TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS 

D-l Combining Balance Sheet 38


TABLE OF CONTENTS 


SCHEDULE 

OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES 

I Summary of Town Clerk's Account 39 

II Trust Funds - Summary of Principal and Income 40 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S COMMUNICATION OF 

REPORTABLE CONDITIONS AND OTHER MATTERS 41-43

Ik 

Plodzik & Sanderson 

Professional Association/Accountants & Auditors 

193 North Main Street « Concord « New Hampshire « 03301-5063 » 603-225-6996 « FAX-224-1380 

INDEPENDENT A UDITOR 'S REPORT 

To the Members of the 



Hampton, New Hampshire 

We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the Town of Hampton as of 

and for the year ended December 31, 2000 as listed in the table of contents. These general purpose 

financial statements are the responsibility of the Town's management. Our responsibility is to express an 

opinion on these general purpose financial statements based on our audit. 

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require 

that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements 

are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the 

amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting 

principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial 

statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

The general purpose financial statements referred to above do not include the general fixed assets account 

group which should be included in order to conform with generally accepted accounting principles. As 

is 

the case with most municipal entities in the State of New Hampshire, the Town of Hampton has not 

maintained historical cost records of its fixed assets. The amount that should be recorded in the general 

fixed assets account group is not known. 

In our opinion, except for the effect on the financial statements of the omission described in the preceding 

paragraph, the general purpose financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material 

respects, the financial position of the Town of Hampton as of December 31, 2000, and the results of its 

operations and the cash flows of its nonexpendable trust funds for the year then ended in conformity with 

generally accepted accounting principles. 

Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the general purpose financial statements of 

the Town of Hampton taken as a whole. 

The combining and individual fund financial statements listed as 

schedules in the table of contents and the other supplementary information labeled Schedules I and II are 

presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the general purpose financial 

statements of the Town of Hampton. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures 

applied in the audit of the general purpose financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly presented in 

all material respects in relation to the general purpose financial statements taken as a whole. 

January 26, 2001 

T^JBd^JlIb 4 yXo/tfctoAAfc*-*

GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

EXHIBIT A 


Combined Balance Sheet 

All Fund Types and Account Group 

December 31, 2000 

Special 

Capital 

ASSETS AND OTHER DEBITS General Revenue Projects 

Assets 

Cash and Equivalents $ 8,891,611 $ 119,472 $ 78,019 

Investments 47,263 

Receivables (Net pf 

Allowances For Uncollectible^ 

Interest 

Taxes 1,806,035 

Accounts 33,290 105,949 

Intergovernmental 109,062 551,031 

Interfund Receivable 1,312,653 134,225 

Welfare Tax Liens 123,051 

Welfare Tax Liens Reserved Until Collected (123,051) 

Mortgage Notes Receivable 

Current Portion 

Prepaid Items 1,304 14,115 

Other Debits 

Amount to be Provided for 

Retirement of General Long-Term Debt 

TOTAL ASSETS AND OTHER DEBITS $12,153,955 $421,024 $ 629.050

A(l) 

Fiduciary 

Account 

Fund Tvpes Group Total 

Trust and General Long- (Memorandum 

Agencv 

Term Debt 

OnM 

$ 28,439 $ 

$ 9,117,541 

15,044,730 15,091,993 

255,884 255,884 

1,806,035 

139,239 

660,093 

7,964,218 9,411,096 

123,051 

(123,051) 

174,999 174,999 

15,419 

13.401.015 

13.401.015 

$23,468,270 $13,401,015 

$ 50.073.314 

The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement. 

2

EXHIBIT A (Continued) 


Combined Balance Sheet 

All Fund Types and Account Group 


Governmental Fund Types 

Special 

Capital 

LIABILITIES AND EOUITY General Revenue Projects 

Liabilities 

Accounts Payable $ 39,003 $ 875 $ 

Accrued Payroll and Benefits 115,409 1,790 

Contracts Payable 17,872 

Retainage Payable 74,466 

Intergovernmental Payable 3,846 

Interfund Payable 7,974,218 47,912 548,588 

Escrow and Performance Deposits 4,363 

Deferred Tax Revenue 22,287 25,051 

General Obligation Bonds/Notes Payable 

Capital Leases Payable 

Compensated Absences Payable 

Accrued Landfill Postclosure Care Costs 

Total Liabilities 8.159.126 75.628 640.926 

Equity 

Fund Balances 

Reserved For Encumbrances 1,004,863 944,957 

Reserved For Endowments 

Reserved For Special Purposes 

Unreserved 

Designated for Contingency 500,000 

Designated For Special Purposes 345,396 

Undesignated (Deficit) 2.489.966 T956.8331 

Total Equity 3.994.829 345.396 H 1.8761 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 12.153.955 $421,024 $ 629.050

1 

A (2) 

Fiduciary 

Account 

Fund Tvpes Group Total 

Trust and General Long- (Memorandum 

Agencv 

Term Debt 

Onlv ) 

$ 3,239 $ 

$ 43,117 

117,199 

17,872 

74,466 

7,988,205 7,992,051 

840,378 9,411,096 

24,605 28,968 

47,338 

11,239,584 11,239,584 

228,723 228,723 

1,257,708 1,257,708 

675.000 

675.000 

8.856.427 13.401.015 

31.133.122 

1,949,820 

14,078,454 14,078,454 

533,389 533,389 

500,000 

345,396 

1.533.133 

14.611.843 18.940.192 

$23,468,270 $13,401,015 $ 50.073.314 


3

B 

EXHIBIT 


Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances 

All Governmental Fund Types and Expendable Trust Funds 

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000 

Revenues 

Taxes 

Licenses and Permits 

Intergovernmental 

Charges for Services 

Miscellaneous 

Fiduciary 

Governmental Fund Tvoes 

Fund Tvpe 

General 

Special 

Revenue 

Capital 

Projects 

Expendable 

Trust 

$12,443,303 

2,615,089 

$ 10,000 $ 

$ 

1,104,775 44,129 5,157 

680,859 578,407 

577,935 140,462 

403 43,879 

$12,453,303 

2,615,089 

1,154,061 

1,259,266 

762,679 

Other Financing Sources 

Proceeds of General Obligation Debt 

Operating Transfers In 

335,000 

1.104.259 595.060 

1,129,248 

1,464,248 

1.699.319 

Total Revenues and 

Other Financing Sources 18.861.220 1.368.058 1.134.! 

43.879 

21.407.965 

Expenditures 

Current 

General Government 3,190,964 

Public Safety 6,004,939 532,133 

Highways and Streets 1,402,679 

Sanitation 3,262,124 

Health 224,972 

Welfare 75,059 

Culture and Recreation 226,578 615,981 

Conservation 2,511 

Debt Service 1,464,479 

Capital Outlay 1,016,979 

970,926 

3,190,964 

6,537,072 

1,402,679 

3,262,124 

224,972 

75,059 

842,559 

2,511 

1,464,479 

1,987,905 

Other Financing Uses 

Operating Transfers Out 594.627 

250.000 

844.627 

Total Expenditures and 

Other Financing Uses 17.463.400 1.150.625 

970.926 

250.000 

19.834.951 

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and 

Other Financing Sources Over (Under) 

Expenditures and Other Financing Uses 

1,397,820 

217,433 

163,882 

(206,121) 

Fund Balances (Deficit) - January 1 

2.597.009 

127.963 

(175.758 ) 

735.553 

Fund Balances - (Deficit) December 31 $ 3.994.829 $ 345.396 $ (11.876) 

$ 529.432 

4.857.781 


4

EXHIBIT C 


Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances 

Budget and Actual (Budgetary Basis) 

General and Special Revenue Funds 


General Fund 

Variance 

Revenues 

Taxes 

Licenses and Permits 



Miscellaneous 

Budget 

$ 12,319,046 

2,305,200 

940,478 

596,153 

510,201 

Actual 

$ 12,443,303 

2,615,089 

985,490 

680,859 

577,935 

Favorable 

(Unfavorable) 

$ 124,257 

309,889 

45,012 

84,706 

67,734 



1.075,000 

1.104.259 

29.259 



17.746.078 

18.406.935 

660,857 

Expenditures 

Current 


Public Safety 

Highways and Streets 

Sanitation 

Health 

Welfare 

Culture and Recreation 

Conservation 

Economic Development 

Debt Service 

Capital Outlay 

3,498,736 3,177,782 320,954 

6,169,159 5,897,431 271,728 

1,378,927 1,521,219 (142,292) 

3,288,893 3,216,944 71,949 

225,839 224,972 867 

106,916 76,009 30,907 

339,257 218,879 120,378 

1 

1,413,606 1,439,299 

1 

(25,693) 

1,096,850 1,099,960 (3,110) 


Operating Transfers Out 

620. 547 

594,627 

25.920 

Total Expenditures and 


18.138.731 

17.467.122 

671.609 

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and 

Other Financing Sources Over (Under) 

Expenditures and Other Financing Uses (392,653) 939,813 1,332,466 

Unreserved Fund Balances - January 1 2.050.153 2.Q5Q.153 

Unreserved Fund Balances - December 31 $ 1.657.500 $ 2.989.966 $ 1.332.466

Annually Budgeted 

Total 

Special Revenue Fund;3 

(Memorandum Onlv) 

Variance 

Variance 

Favorable 

Favorable 

Budget Actual (Unfavorable) Budget Actual (Unfavorable) 

$ $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 12,319,046 $ 12,453,303 $ 134,257 

2,305,200 2,615,089 309,889 

940,478 985,490 45,012 

650,000 578,407 (71,593) 1,246,153 1,259,266 13,113 

115,548 137,510 21,962 625,749 715,445 89,696 

620.547 595.060 (25.487) 1.695.547 1.699.319 3,772 

1.386.095 1.320.977 (65.118) 19.132.173 19.727.912 595.739 

23,648 23,648 3,522,384 3,177,782 344,602 

500,000 492,346 7,654 6,669,159 6,389,777 279,382 

1,378,927 1,521,219 (142,292) 

3,288,893 3,216,944 71,949 

225,839 224,972 867 

106,916 76,009 30,907 

859,946 614,122 245,824 1,199,203 833,001 366,202 

2,501 2,511 (10) 2,501 

1 

1,413,606 

2,511 (10) 

1,439,299 

1 

(25,693) 

1,096,850 1,099,960 (3,110) 

620.547 

594.627 

25.920 

1.386.095 1.108.979 277.116 19.524.826 18.576.101 

948.725 

211,998 211,998 (392,653) 1,151,811 1,544,464 

121.745 121.745 

2.171.898 

2.171.898 

$ 121.745 $ 333.743 $211,998 $ 1.779.245 $ 3.323.709 $ 1 .544.464 


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EXHIBIT D 


Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Balance 

All Nonexpendable Trust Funds 


Operating Revenues 

New Funds 

Interest and Dividends 

Net Increase in Fair Value of Investments 

Total Operating Revenues 

Operating Expenses 

Administration 

Transfers Out To Other Funds 

Total Operating Expenses 

Operating Income 

Fund Balance - January 1 

Fund Balance - December 31 $ 

23,648 

867,217 

238.398 

1.129.263 

12,763 

854.692 

867.455 

261,808 

13.820.603 

14.082.411 


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E 

EXHIBIT 


Combined Statement of Cash Flows 

All Nonexpendable Trust Funds 


Cash Flows From Operating Activities 

Cash Received as New Funds $ 23,648 

Cash Received as Interest and Dividends 784,866 

Cash Received from Mortgages 72,407 

Cash Paid for Administrative Purposes (14,603) 

Cash Paid to Other Funds 

(789.770^ 

Net Cash Provided hy Operating Activities 76,548 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities 

Purchase of Investments (76.897 ") 

Net Decrease in Cash (349) 

Cash - January 1 4.183 

Cash - December 31 $ 3.834 

Reconciliation of Operating Income to 

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 

Operating Income $ 261.808 

Adjustments to Reconcile Operating Income to 

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 

Net Increase in Fair Value of Investments (238,398) 

Increase in Interest Receivable (82,351) 

Decrease in Mortgage Notes Receivable 72,407 

Decrease in Accounts Payable (1,834) 

Increase in Interfund Payable 64.916 

Total Adjustments 

H85.260> 

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 76.548 


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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The financial statements of the Town have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted 

accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to the governmental units. The Governmental Accounting 

Standards Board (GASB) is the accepted standard-setting body for establishing governmental accounting 

and financial reporting principles. The more significant of the government's accounting policies are 

described below. 

A. Financial Reporting Entity 

The Town of Hampton, New Hampshire, is a municipal corporation governed by an elected 

5-member Board of Selectmen. As required by generally accepted accounting principles, these 

financial statements present the Town of Hampton (primary government). Component units are 

organizations for which the primary government is financially accountable or for which the nature 

and significance of their relationship with the primary government are such that exclusion would 

cause the reporting entity's financial statements to be misleading or incomplete. Based on the 

foregoing criteria, no other organizations are included in the Town's financial reporting entity. 

B. Basis of Presentation - Fund Accounting 

The accounts of the Town are organized on the basis of funds and account groups, each of which is 

considered a separate accounting entity. The operations of each fund are accounted for with a 

separate set of self-balancing accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities, fund equity, revenues, and 

expenditures/expenses, as appropriate. The various funds are grouped by type in the financial 

statements. The following fund types and account groups are used by the Town: 

Governmental Fund Types 

General Fund - The General Fund is the general operating fund of the Town. All general tax 

revenues and other receipts that are not allocated by law or contractual agreement to another fund 

are accounted for in this fund. From the fund are paid the general operating expenditures, the fixed 

charges, and the capital improvement costs that are not paid through other funds. 

Special Revenue Funds - 

Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of specific 

revenue sources (other than expendable trust or major capital projects) requiring separate accounting 

because of legal or regulatory provisions or administrative action. 

Capital Projects Funds - 

Transactions related to resources obtained and used for the acquisition, 

construction, or improvement of capital facilities, are accounted for in Capital Projects Funds. 

Fiduciary Fund Types 

Trust and Agency Funds - 

These funds account for assets held by the Town as a trustee or agent 

for individuals, private organizations, and other units of government. 

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Account Groups 

Account groups are not "funds." They are concerned only with the measurement of financial 

position. They are not involved with the measurement of results of operations. The Town uses the 

following account groups: 

General Fixed Assets Account Group - General fixed assets have been acquired for general 

governmental purposes and have been recorded as expenditures in the applicable governmental fund. 

These expenditures are required to be capitalized at historical cost in the General Fixed Assets 

Account Group. In accordance with the practice followed by most other municipal entities in the 

State, the Town does not maintain such a record of its general fixed assets and, accordingly, a 

statement of general fixed assets, required by generally accepted accounting principles, is not 

included in this financial report. 

General Long-Term Debt Account Group - This account group is established to account for all 

long-term debt of the Town. 

C. Measurement Focus/Basis of Accounting 

Governmental, Expendable Trust and Agency Funds use the modified accrual basis of accounting. 

Under this method, revenues are recognized in the accounting period in which they become both 

available and measurable (flow of current financial resources measurement focus). 

Licenses and 

permits, fines and forfeits, and most miscellaneous revenues are recorded when received in cash. 

General taxes, intergovernmental revenues, charges for services, and investment earnings are 

recorded when earned (when they are measurable and available). 

Expenditures are recognized in the 

accounting period in which the fund liability is incurred, if measurable, except expenditures for 

prepayments, debt service, and other long-term obligations, which are recognized when due. 

All Nonexpendable Trust Funds are accounted for using the accrual basis of accounting. 

Using this 

basis of accounting, revenues are recognized when they are earned, and expenses are recognized 

when they are incurred (flow of economic resources measurement focus). 

D. Budgetary Accounting 

General Budget Policies 

General governmental revenues and expenditures accounted for in budgetary funds are controlled by 

a formal integrated budgetary accounting system in accordance with various legal requirements which 

govern the Town's operations. At its annual meeting, the Town adopts a budget for the current year 

for the General, Cemetery Trustees, Lane Memorial Library, Conservation Commission, Beach 

Infrastructure, Emergency Medical Services, Private Detail, Recreation and Cable TV Local 

Origination Funds. Project-length financial plans are adopted for all Capital Projects Funds. Except 

as reconciled on the following page, budgets are adopted on a basis consistent with generally 

accepted accounting principles.




Management may transfer appropriations between operating categories as deemed necessary, but 

expenditures may not legally exceed budgeted appropriations in total. All annual appropriations 

lapse at year-end unless encumbered. 

State statutes require balanced budgets, but provide for the use of beginning unreserved fund balance 

to achieve that end. In the fiscal year 2000, $300,153 of the beginning General Fund fund balance 

was applied for this purpose. 

Encumbrance accounting, under which purchase orders, contracts, and continuing appropriations 

(certain projects and specific items not fully expended at year-end) are recognized, is employed in 

the governmental funds. Encumbrances are not the equivalent of expenditures and are therefore 

reported as part of the fund balance at December 31 and are carried forward to supplement 

appropriations of the subsequent year. 

Amounts recorded as budgetary expenditures in the Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures 

and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual - General and Special Revenue Funds (Exhibit C) 

are presented on the basis budgeted by the Town. The amounts differ from those reported in 

conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the Combined Statement of Revenues, 

Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - All Governmental Fund Types and Expendable Trust 

Funds (Exhibit B) as follows: 

Special 

General Revenue 

Fund Funds 

Expenditures and Other Financing Uses 

Per Exhibit C (Budgetary Basis) $17,467,122 $1,108,979 

Adjustments 

Basis Difference 

Encumbrances - December 31, 1999 546,856 

Encumbrances - December 31, 2000 (1,004,863) 

Retirement Contributions Paid by State of New Hampshire 119,285 

Capital Leases 335,000 

Entitv Difference 

Unbudgeted Funds 

U.S.S. Hampton 69 

Founders' Day 1,790 

Police Grant 39.787 

Per Exhibit B (GAAP Basis) $ 17.463.400 $1,150,625 

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E. Assets. Liabilities and Fund Equity 

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments 

For financial reporting purposes, cash and cash equivalents include amounts in demand deposits and 

money market funds, as well as certificates of deposit and short-term investments with original 

maturities of 90 days or less. 

The Town Treasurer is required by New Hampshire statute to have custody of all moneys belonging 

to the Town and shall pay out the same only upon orders of the selectmen. The treasurer shall 

deposit all such moneys in participation units in the public deposit investment pool established 

pursuant to N.H. RSA 383:22 or in solvent banks in the state. Funds may be deposited in banks 

outside the state if such banks pledge and deliver to a third party custodial bank or the federal reserve 

bank collateral security for such deposits, United States government or government agency 

obligations or obligations of the State of New Hampshire in value at least equal to the amount of the 

deposit in each case. 

Whenever the town treasurer has in custody an excess of funds which are not immediately needed 

for the purpose of expenditure, the town treasurer shall, with the approval of the selectmen, invest 

the excess funds in obligations of the United States government, in the public deposit investment pool 

established pursuant to RSA 383:22, in savings bank deposits, certificates of deposit and repurchase 

agreements of banks incorporated under the laws of the State of New Hampshire or in banks 

recognized by the state treasurer. Any person who directly or indirectly receives any such funds or 

moneys for deposit or for investment in securities of any kind shall, prior to acceptance of such 

funds, make available at the time of such deposit or investment an option to have such funds secured 

by collateral having a value at least equal to the amount of such funds. Such collateral shall be 

segregated for the exclusive benefit of the town. Only securities defined by the bank commissioner 

as provided by rules adopted pursuant to RSA 386:57 shall be eligible to be pledged as collateral. 

Investments are stated at fair value as of the balance sheet date. The fair value is based on the quoted 

market price at year-end. The money market investments with a remaining maturity at time of 

purchase less than one year are reported at amortized cost. These include commercial paper, 

banker's acceptances, and United States treasury and agency obligations. 

The Trustees of Trust Funds file annual reports with the New Hampshire Attorney General. 

Receivables 

Receivables have been recorded for the following: 

a. Tax revenue is recorded when a warrant for collection is committed to the Tax Collector. 

However, the Town has established an allowance for a portion of the uncollected taxes receivable 

based on historical trend information relative to collectibility. This allowance totals $203,735 

at December 31, 2000. 

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b. Interest on investments is recorded as revenue in the year earned. 

c. Various service charges (ambulance, police and sewer) are recorded as revenue for the period 

when service was provided. The receivables for such services are shown on the balance sheet 

net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible amounts. 

Interfund Receivables and Payables 

During the course of normal operations, the Town has transactions between funds, including 

expenditures and transfers of resources to provide services and fund capital outlay. The 

accompanying governmental and fiduciary fund financial statements reflect such transactions as 

transfers. To the extent that certain transactions have not been paid or received as of December 31, 

balances of interfund amounts receivable or payable have been recorded. 

Prepaid Items 

Certain payments to vendors reflect costs applicable to future accounting periods and are recorded 

as prepaid items. 

Deferred Revenue 

The government reports deferred revenue on its combined balance sheet. Deferred revenue arises 

when a potential revenue does not meet both the "measurable" and "available" criteria for recognition 

in the current period. 

Deferred revenue also arises when resources are received by the government 

before it has a legal claim to them, as when grant monies are received prior to the incurrence of 

qualifying expenditures. In subsequent periods, when revenue recognition criteria are met, or when 

the government has a legal claim to the resources, the liability for deferred revenue is removed from 

the combined balance sheet and revenue is recognized. 

Long-Term Liabilities 

General Obligation Debt - 

General obligation bonds, notes, state revolving loans, capital leases, 

and other forms of long-term debt supported by general revenues are obligations of the Town as a 

whole. Accordingly, such unmatured obligations of the Town are accounted for in the General 

Long-Term Debt Account Group. 

Compensated Absences - Employees may accumulate a limited amount of earned, but unused vested 

benefits which will be paid upon separation from the Town's service. In Governmental Fund Types, 

the cost of vested benefits paid or expected to be liquidated with expendable available financial 

resources is reported as an expenditure and fund liability of the fund. Amounts of vested or 

accumulated leave benefits that are not expected to be liquidated with expendable available financial 

resources are reported in the general long-term debt account group. No expenditure is reported for 

these amounts. 

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Fund Equity 

The portion of fund balance which has been legally segregated for a specific future use, or which 

indicates that a portion is not appropriable for expenditures, is shown as reserved. The following 

reserves are used by the Town: 

Reserved for Encumbrances - is used to account for open purchase orders, contracts and other 

commitments at year-end for which goods and services have not been received. 

Reserved for Endowments - represents the principal balance of Nonexpendable Trust Funds which 

must be held for investment purposes only. 

Reserved for Special Purposes - is used to account for the unencumbered balance of restricted 

funds. These include the Town's Expendable Trust Funds, and the income portion of the Town's 

Nonexpendable Trust Funds. 

The portion of unreserved fund balance for which management has specific plans is 

designated. The following designations are used by the Town: 

shown as 

Designated for Contingency - is used to account for potential legal settlements. 

Designated for Special Purposes - is used to account for the unencumbered balances of Special 

Revenue Funds. 

F. Total Columns (Memorandum Only) on Combined Statements 

Amounts in the "Total (Memorandum Only)" columns in the combined financial statement line items 

of the fund types and account group are presented for analytical purposes only. The summation 

includes fund types and an account group that use different bases of accounting, includes interfund 

transactions that have not been eliminated and the caption "amount to be provided," which is not an 

asset in the usual sense. 

Consequently, amounts shown in the "Total (Memorandum Only)" columns 

are not comparable to a consolidation and do not represent the total resources available or total 

revenues and expenditures/expenses of the Town. 

NOTE 2 - STEWARDSHIP, COMPLIANCE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY 

Deficit Fund Balances 

Project Deficit 

There are deficits of $11,370 and $945,463 in the Capital Projects (Winnacunnet Road Lift Station and 

Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Funds) respectively, at December 31, 2000. These deficits 

arise because of the application of generally accepted accounting principles to the financial reporting for 

these funds. State revolving loan funds authorized to finance the project are not recognized in the 

financial statements until application for a drawdown is made. 

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NOTE 3 - ASSETS 

A. Cash and Equivalents 

The Town maintains a common bank account in which the cash balances of most funds are 

maintained. The common bank account is used for receipts and disbursements relating to all these 

funds. All time deposits are the property of the General Fund. 

All bank deposits as of December 31, 2000, were insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance 

Corporation (FDIC) or collateralized with securities held by the Town or its agent (Citizens Bank) 

in the Town's name. 

Repurchase Agreement 

Included in the Town's cash equivalents at December 31, 2000, is a short-term investment in a 

repurchase agreement issued by a local banking institution. 

Under this agreement, the Town will 

be repaid principal plus interest on a specified date which is subsequent to year-end. This agreement 

is guaranteed/collateralized with securities held by the banking institution which exceed the amount 

of the agreement. To the extent that the banking institution may default on its commitment to this 

obligation, the Town is at risk of economic loss. Management considers this exposure to be 

minimal. 

At December 31, 2000, the Town held an investment in repurchase agreement as follows: 

Collateral Pledged 

Amount 

Interest 

Rate % 

Maturity Date 

Underlying 

Securities 

Market Value 

$ 9,405,271 

4.6 


GNMA 

$ 9,452,616 

B. Investments 

Investments made by the Town are summarized below. The investments that are represented by 

specific identifiable investment securities are classified as to credit risk into three categories as 

follows: 

Category 1 

Category 2 

Includes investments that are insured or registered for which the securities are held 

by the Town or its agent in the Town's name. 

Includes uninsured and unregistered investments for which the securities are held by 

the Town, broker, counter party's trust department or agent in the Town's name. 

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Category 3 

Includes uninsured and unregistered investments for which the securities are held by 

the broker, counter party, counter party's trust department or agent, but not in the 

Town's name. 

All of the Town's investments are under the management of The Stratvest Group, with the Bank of 

New Hampshire as agent for these funds. These investments are designated as Category 3 because 

they are held by an agent of the bank, but not in the Town's name. 

Certificates 

Category 

Fair 

1 2 3 Value 

of Deposit $399,062 $453,419 $ $ 852,481 

United States Government 

Obligations 11.983.213 11.983.213 

$ 399.062 $453.419 $ 11.983.213 12,835,694 

Mutual Funds 2.256.299 

Total Investments $15.091.993 

C. Property Taxes 

The property tax year is from April 1 to March 31 and all property taxes are assessed on the 

inventory taken in April of that year. The net assessed valuation as of April 1, 2000, upon which 

the 2000 property tax levy was based is: 

For the New Hampshire Education Tax $ 1,316,847,400 

For All Other Taxes $ 1 ,356,473,400 

The Town subscribes to the semi-annual method of tax collection as provided for by RSA 76:15-a. 

Under this method, tax bills are sent on or around June 1 and November 1 of each year, with interest 

accruing at a rate of 12% on bills outstanding for more than 30 days. The June 1 billing is 

considered an estimate only and is one half of the previous year's tax billing. 

The remaining balance 

of taxes due is billed in the fall after the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration has 

calculated and approved the Town's tax rate for the fiscal year. 

In connection with the setting of the tax rate, Town Officials with the approval of the Department 

of Revenue Administration, establish and raise through taxation an amount for abatements and 

refunds of property taxes, known as overlay. This amount is reported as a reduction in tax revenue 

and is adjusted by management for any tax allowances at year-end. The property taxes collected by 

the Town include taxes levied for the State of New Hampshire, Hampton and Winnacunnet 

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Cooperative School Districts, Rockingham County and Hampton Beach Village District, which are 

remitted as required by law. The taxes collected for these other entities are recorded in an Agency 

Fund. The ultimate responsibility for the collection of taxes rests with the Town. 

The tax rate and amounts assessed for the year ended December 31, 2000, were as follows: 

Per $1,000 of 

Assessed Valuation 

Property 

Taxes 

Assessed 

Municipal Portion 

School Portion 

State of New Hampshire 

Local 

County Portion 

Precinct Portion 

$ 9.20 $ 12,476,328 

6.37 

5.90 

1.23 

1.73 

8,393,445 

7,999,072 

1,670,683 

381.733 

Total Property Taxes Assessed 

$ 30.921.261 

During the current fiscal year, the Tax Collector placed a lien on August 25 for all uncollected 1999 

property taxes. 

Taxes receivable at December 31, 2000, are as follows: 

Property 

Levy of 2000 $1,637,418 

Unredeemed (under tax lien) 

Levy of 1999 230,799 

Levy of 1998 119,144 

Levy of 1997 13,264 

Levy of 1996 9,145 

Less: Allowance for estimated uncollectible taxes (203.735 ") 

Net Taxes Receivable $ 1.806.035 

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D. Other Receivables 

Other receivables as of December 31, 2000, are as follows: 

General 

Fund 

Special 

Revenue 

Funds 

Capital 

Projects 

Funds 

Trust 

Funds 

Total 

Interest 

Accounts 


Liens 

Mortgages 

$ 

74,980 

109,062 

123,051 

$ 

184,617 

$ 

551,031 

$ 255,884 

174,999 

$ 255,884 

259,597 

660,093 

123,051 

174,999 

Allowance for 

Uncollectible Amounts 

(164.741) 

(78,663) 

(243.4091 

Net Total Receivables $ 142.352 $ 105.949 $551,031 $ 430.883 $ 1.230.215 

Interfund Receivables/Pa^/ables 

Individual fund interfund receivable and payable balances at December 31, 2000 are as follows: 

Interfund 

Receivable 

Interfund 

Pavable 

General Fund 

Special Revenue Funds 

Conservation Commission 

Beach Infrastructure 

Emergency Medical Services 

Private Detail 

Recreation 

Cable TV 

U.S.S. Hampton 

Founders' Day 

Capital Projects Funds 

Winnacunnet Road Lift Station 

Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements 

Trust Fund? 

Nonexpendable 

Agency Fund 

Property Tax 

$1,312,653 $7,974,218 

10,000 

79,829 

37,443 

9,857 

31,076 

9,491 

3,829 

612 

14,905 

533,683 

840,378 

7.964.218 

Totals 

$9.411.096 

$9.411.096 

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NOTE 4 - LIABILITIES 

A. Intergovernmental Payables 

Payables due other governments at December 31, 2000 include: 

General Fund 

Fees due to the State of New Hampshire $ 3,846 

Trust Funds 

Expendable 

Hampton Beach Village District 

funds in custody of Town Trustees 23,987 

Agency Fund 

Property Tax 

School assessment monies due to the 

State of New Hampshire, and 

Winnacunnet Cooperative and 

Hampton School Districts 7.964.218 

Total Intergovernmental Payable $ 7.992.051 

B. Construction and Other Significant Commitments 

As of December 31, 2000, the Town had the following commitments with respect to unfinished 

capital projects: 

Capital Project 

Contracts 

Pavable 

Retainage 

Pavable 

Construction 

Commitment 

Winnacunnet Road Lift Station 

Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements 

$ 

17.872 

$ 9,532 

64.934 

$ 

944.957 

Total 

$ 17.872 $ 74.466 $ 944.957 

C. Landfill Closure and Postclosure Care Costs 

Federal and State laws and regulations require that the Town place a final cover on its 

unlined 

landfill and perform certain maintenance and monitoring functions at the landfill site after closure. 

The Town is currently in the process of closing its municipal landfill and the current expenditures 

related thereto are reflected in the Municipal Landfill Closure Capital Project Fund. A liability is 

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being recognized in the General Long-Term Debt Account Group for the future postclosure care 

costs of $675,000 (estimated $25,000 per year for 27 years) which is based on the amount that would 

be paid if all services required to monitor and maintain the landfill were acquired as of December 31, 

2000. However, the actual cost of postclosure care may be higher or lower due to inflation, changes 

in technology or changes in landfill laws and regulations. 

and postclosure care costs by General Fund revenue. 

The Town expects to finance the closure 

D. Long-Term Debt 

The following is a summary of the Town's general long-term debt transactions for the fiscal year 

ended December 31, 2000: 

Accrued 

General Capital Compensated Landfill 

Obligation Bonds/ Leases Absences Postclosure 

Notes Pavable Pavable Pavable Care Costs Total 

Balance, Beginning of Year $ 10,986,420 $ 59,045 $ 1,234,905 $ 504,000 $ 12,784,370 

Issued 222,623 335,000 557,623 

Retired (850,905) (165,322) (1,016,227) 

Net increase in compensated 

absences payable 22,803 22,803 

Net increase in accrued 

landfill postclosure care costs 171,000 171,000 

State Revolving Fund 

Drawdowns on loan for 

Incomplete Project: Wastewater 

Treatment Plant Improvements 906,625 906,625 

Adjustment to Final State Revolving 

Fund loan schedule (25.179) 

(25.179) 

Balance, End of Year $11,239,584 $ 228.723 $ 1.257.708 $ 675.000 $13,401,015 

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Long-term debt payable at December 31, 2000, is comprised of the following: 

Interest 

Outstanding 

General Obligation 

Bonds/Notes Payable 

Sewer Construction Bonds 

Sewer Bonds 

Sewer Construction Bonds 

Sewer Construction Loan 

Landfill Closure Loan 

Landfill Gas Trench 

Wastewater Treatment Plant $1,398,340 1999 2019 5.100 1,304,502 

Winnacunnet Road Lift Station $664,953 1999 2019 4.220 631.705 

Partial Drawdown of 

State Revolving Fund Loan * 

Original Issue Maturity Rate at 

Amount Date Date % December 31. 2000 

$1,280,000 1975 2004 6.750 $ 100,000 

$800,000 1985 2005 7.50-8.50 200,00 

$7,800,000 1986 2006 7.50-8.50 2,340,000 

$2,712,489 1995 2015 4.632 2,015,040 

$4,179,686 1997 2016 4.480 3,608,667 

$147,828 1998 2018 4.220 133,045 

10.332.959 

906.625 

11.239.584 

Capital Leases Payable 

Library Computer Systems 

Town Vehicles 

Compensated Absences Payable 

Vested Sick Leave 

Accrued Vacation Leave 

Accrued Landfill 

Postclosure Care Costs 

$63,370 1998 2001 11,338 

$335,000 2000 2002 217.385 

228.723 

1,023,871 

233.837 

1.257.708 

675.000 

Total General Long-Term 

Debt Account Group 

$13,401,015 

* Repayment of State Revolving Fund loans does not commence until the respective project is 

complete. This loan is still in the process of being drawndown and is not finalized as of 

December 31, 2000. 

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The annual requirements to amortize all general obligation debt outstanding as of December 31, 

2000, including interest payments, are as follows: 

Annual Requirements To Amortize General Obligation Bonds/Notes Payable 

Fiscal Year Ending 

December 31. 

Principal 

Interest 

Total 

2001 

2002 

2003 

2004 

2005 

2006-2019 

$ 857,727 $ 532,514 $ 1,390,241 

864,854 478,167 1,343,021 

872,300 423,540 1,295,840 

880,082 368,312 1,248,394 

863,209 312,997 1,176,206 

5.994.787 1.597.278 7.592.065 

Subtotals 

10,332,959 3,712,808 14,045,767 

State Revolving Fund Loan 

906,625 906,625 

Total $11.239.584 

$3.712.808 $14.952.392 

Annual Requirements to Amortize Capital Leases 


December 31. 

Principal 

Interest 

Total 

2001 

2002 

$ 117,160 

111-563 

$ 12,371 

LQ51 

$ 129,531 

117.615 

Totals 

$ 228.723 

$ 18.423 

$247.146 

All debt is general obligation debt of the Town, which is backed by its full faith and credit, and will 

be repaid from general governmental revenues. 

All lease-purchase agreements contains non-appropriation funding clauses whereby, in the event no 

funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the Town, the leases shall terminate without penalty 

or expense to the Town. 

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Bonds or Notes Authorized - Unissued 

Bonds and notes authorized and unissued as of December 31, 2000 are as follows: 

Per 

Town Meeting 

Vote of 

Purpose 

March 14, 1995 Landfill Closure 

March 14, 1995 Route 1 Upgrade 

March 10, 1998 Winnacunnet Road Lift Station 

March 14, 2000 

New Police Facility 

March 14, 2000 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements 

Unissued 

Amount 

513,668 

2,400,000 

735,048 

4,999,000 

3.843.375 

Ipjal $ 12.491.091 

* This amount reflects the balance available of the State Revolving Fund loan which has not been 

drawndown as of December 31, 2000. 

State Aid to Water Pollution Projects 

In addition to local revenues, the "Amount To Be Provided For Retirement of General Long-Term 

Debt," includes the following amounts to be received from the State of New Hampshire in the form 

of State Aid to Water Pollution Projects: 

Bond Issues 

$1,280,000 Sewer Construction Bonds 

$800,000 Sewer Bonds 

$7,800,000 Sewer Construction Bonds 

$2,712,489 Sewer Construction Loan 

State Aid 

Grant Number 

Amount 

C-124 $ 74,531 

C-383 50,045 

C-384 319,017 

C-496 542.717 

Total $ 986.310 

Under RSA Chapter 486, the Town receives from the State of New Hampshire a percent of the 

annual amortization charges on the original costs resulting from the acquisition and construction of 

sewage disposal facilities. At December 31, 2000, the Town is due to receive the following annual 

amounts to offset debt payments: 


December 31. 

2001 

2002 

2003 

2004 

2005 

2006-2015 

Total 

Amount 

$ 138,191 

131,694 

125,177 

118,639 

96,587 

376.022 

$ 986.310 

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NOTE 5 - OTHER INFORMATION 

A. Risk Management 

The Town is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, or destruction of 

assets; errors or omissions; injuries to employees; or natural disasters. 

During fiscal year 2000, the 

Town was a member of the New Hampshire Municipal Association Property-Liability Insurance 

Trust, Inc. and the Compensation Funds of New Hampshire - Workers' Compensation Division. 

These entities are considered public entity risk pools, currently operating as common risk 

management and insurance programs for member towns and cities. 

The New Hampshire Municipal Association Property-Liability Insurance Trust, Inc. is a Trust 

organized to provide certain property and liability insurance coverages to member towns, cities and 

other qualified political subdivisions of New Hampshire. As a member of the NHMA 

Property-Liability Insurance Trust, Inc., the Town shares in contributing to the cost of, and receiving 

benefits from, a self-insured pooled risk management program. The membership and coverage run 

from July 1 to June 30. The program includes a Self-Insured Retention Fund (SIR) from which is 

paid up to $500,000 for each and every covered property, auto physical damage or crime loss, 

subject to a $1,000 deductible, and each and every covered general liability and public officials 

liability loss. 

The Trust maintains on behalf of its members the following reinsurance policies shared by the 

membership for the year ending June 30, 2001: 

1 

Signet Star Reinsurance Policy #9-02-AMD-07-0O01-l which provides excess package coverage 

in the amount of $1,500,000 in excess of the Trust's SIR for each and every loss. 

2. Swiss Reinsurance Policy #2300895 which provides Excess Property/Excess Flood coverage in 

excess of the Trust's SIR. 

3. Hartford Steam Boiler Policy #FBP-CH-2213346 which provides a $50,000,000 limit resulting 

from any "one accident" subject to a $1,000 deductible. 

4. Royal Insurance Company Policy #RHD309238 which provides a $51,000,000 limit resulting 

from Flood and Earthquake and $7,000,000 resulting from any "one accident" for Flood in 

Zone A subject to a $1,000 deductible. 

Contributions paid in 2000 for FY2001 ending June 30, 2001, to be recorded as an insurance 

expenditure totaled $137,268. There were no unpaid contributions for the year ending June 30, 2001 

and due in 2000. 

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During December 2000, $10,465 was returned to the Town in the form of a check as its 2000 

"dividend" for the years 1990, 1994, 1995 and 1996. 

The Trust Agreement permits the Trust to make additional assessments to members should there be 

a deficiency in Trust assets to meet its liabilities. At this time, the Trust foresees no likelihood of 

an additional assessment for any of the past years. 

Compensation Funds of New Hampshire - Workers' Compensation Division is a Trust organized 

to provide statutory workers' compensation and employer's liability self-insurance coverage to 

member towns, cities, school districts, and other qualified political subdivisions of New Hampshire. 

As a member of Compensation Funds of New Hampshire - Workers' Compensation Division, the 

Town of Hampton shares in contributing to the cost of and receiving benefits from a self-insured 

pooled risk management program. The membership and coverage run from January 1 to 

December 31. The coverage is for the statutorily required workers' compensation benefits and 

employer's liability coverage up to $1,300,000. The program includes a Loss Fund from which is 

paid up to $300,000 for each and every covered claim. The Trust Agreement permits the Trust to 

make additional assessments to members should there be a deficiency in Trust assets to meet its 

liabilities. At this time, the Trust foresees no likelihood of any additional assessments for any of the 

past years. 

The Town continues to carry commercial insurance for all other risks of loss, 

and public official fidelity bonds, health and accident insurance. 

including employee 

B. Defined Benefit Pension Plan 

Plan Description and Provisions 

The Town of Hampton participates in the New Hampshire Retirement System (The System) which 

is the administrator of a cost-sharing multiple-employer contributory pension plan and trust 

established in 1967 by RSA 100-A:2 and is qualified as a tax-exempt organization under 

Sections 401(a) and 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan is a contributory, defined benefit 

plan providing service, disability, death and vested retirement benefits to members and their 

beneficiaries. Provisions for benefits and contributions are established and can be amended by the 

New Hampshire State Legislature. The System issues a publicly available financial report that may 

be obtained by writing the New Hampshire Retirement System, 4 Chenell Drive, Concord, NH 

03301. 

Description of Funding Policy 

The System is financed by contributions from both the employees and the Town. Member 

contribution rates are established and may be amended by the State legislature while employer 

contribution rates are set by the System trustees based on an actuarial valuation. 

All employees 

except police officers and firefighters are required to contribute 5 % of earnable compensation. 

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Police officers and firefighters are required to contribute 9.3% of gross earnings. 

For the period 

January 1 through June 30, 2000, the Town contributed 4.93% for police officers, 5.70% for 

firefighters and 4.24% for other employees. From July 1 through December 31, 2000, the rates 

were 5.655% for police officers, 6.935% for firefighters and 4.465% for other employees. The 

contribution requirements for the Town of Hampton for the years 1998, 1999, and 2000 were 

$302,695, $325,125 and $354,864, respectively, which were paid in full in each year. 

The State of New Hampshire funds 35% of employer costs for teachers, firefighters and police 

officers employed by the Town. The State does not participate in funding the employer costs of 

other Town employees. 

GASB Statement No. 24, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Certain 

Grants and Other Financial Assistance requires this amount to be reported as a revenue and 

expenditure in the Town's financial statements. This amount $119,285 has been included on 

Exhibit B - Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - All 

Governmental Fund Types and Expendable Trust Funds and is reconciled to the budgetary 

expenditures in Note ID. 

C. Cafeteria Benefit Plan 

1995, the Town implemented a cafeteria benefit plan pursuant to Section 125 of 

Effective June 1, 

the IRS code. Under this plan, eligible employees may direct a contribution, made by the Town, for 

health insurance. 

All regular full-time and part-time employees employed on a regular and continuous basis, including 

certain contractual employees, are eligible to participate in this plan. Temporary and casual 

employees are not eligible. The plan year adopted by the Town begins on January 1 and ends on 

December 31. 

D. Summary Disclosure of Significant Contingencies 

Litigation 

There are various claims and suits pending against the Town which arise in the normal course of the 

Town's activities. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these various claims 

and suits will not have a material effect on the financial position of the Town. 

Grants 

Amounts received or receivable from grantor agencies are subject to audit and adjustment by such 

grantor agencies, principally the Federal government. Any disallowed claims, including amounts 

already collected, may constitute a liability of the applicable funds. The amount of expenditures 

which may be disallowed by the grantor cannot be determined at this time although the Town expects 

such amounts, if any, to be immaterial. 

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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE A-l 


General Fund 

Statement of Estimated and Actual Revenues 


Over 

(Under) 

REVENUES Estimated Actual Estimate 

Taxes 

Property $12,139,947 $ 12,225,064 $ 85,117 

Land Use Change 3,500 3,500 

Yield 599 (599) 

Payment in Lieu of Taxes 15,000 15,000 

Interest and Penalties on Taxes 175.000 199.739 24.739 

Total Taxes 12.319.046 12.443.303 124.257 

Licenses. Permits and Fees 

Business Licenses, Permits and Fees 14,200 14,618 418 

Motor Vehicle Permit Fees 2,100,000 2,436,228 336,228 

Building Permits 175,000 148,050 (26,950) 

Other 16.000 16.193 193 

Total Licenses, Permits and Fees 2.305.200 2.615.089 309.889 


State 

Shared Revenue 131,260 131,260 

Meals and Rooms Distribution 308,185 308,185 

Highway Block Grant 201,794 201,794 

Water Pollution Grants 194,224 194,224 

Other 9,386 52,464 43,078 

Federal 95,629 97.563 1.934 

Total Intergovernmental 940.478 985.490 45.012 

Charges For Services 

Income From Departments 596.153 680.859 84.706 

Miscellaneous 

Sale of Municipal Property 1,500 620 (880) 

Interest on Investments 130,000 195,420 65,420 

Rent of Property 209,104 198,492 (10,612) 

Fines and Forfeits 30,000 33,931 3,931 

Insurance Dividends and Reimbursements 132,597 143,057 10,460 

Other 7.000 6.415 

Total Miscellaneous 510.201 577.935 67.734 

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SCHEDULE A-l (Continued) 


General Fund 

Statement of Estimated and Actual Revenues 




Over 

(Under) 

Estimated Actual Estimate 

Interfund Transfers 

Trust Funds 

Expendable 250,000 250,000 

Nonexpendable 825.000 854.259 29.259 

Total Operating Transfers In 1.075.000 1.104.259 29.259 

Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources 17,746,078 $ 18.406.935 $ 660.857 

Unreserved Fund Balance Used 

To Reduce Tax Rate 300,153 

For Legal Fees as 

Designated in Prior Year 92.500 

Total Revenues. Other Financing 

Sources and Use of Fund Balance $18,138,731 

See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1. 

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SCHEDULE A-2 


General Fund 

Statement of Appropriations, Expenditures and Encumbrances 


Current 


Executive 

Election, Registration, and Vital Statistics 

Financial Administration 

Legal 

Personnel Administration 

Planning and Zoning 

General Government Buildings 

Cemeteries 

Insurance, not otherwise allocated 

Other 

Total General Government 

Expenditures 

(Over) 

Encumbered Appropriations Net of Encumbered Under 

From 1999 2000 Refunds To 2001 Budget 

$ 35 $ 103,433 $ 123,450 $ 

$ (19,982) 

23 159,021 149,986 4,259 4,799 

17,145 526,955 538,777 2,649 2,674 

9,076 213,500 249,222 199 (26,845) 

686,396 501,897 184,499 

95,691 79,184 375 16,132 

5,548 79,235 82,914 10,062 (8,193) 

69,630 68,388 1,016 226 

1,511,875 1,339,742 172,133 

53.000 

57.404 

85 (4.4891 

31.827 3.498.736 3.190.964 18.645 320.954 

Public Safety 

Police Department 

Fire Department 

Building Inspection 

Emergency Management 

Other 

Total Public Safety 

3,153 3,082,777 3,011,434 23,490 51,006 

35,669 2,933,801 2,713,955 26,961 228,554 

1,094 134,081 142,113 931 (7,869) 

500 2,686 311 (2,497) 

18.000 

15.466 

2.534 

39.916 6.169.159 5.885.654 51.693 271.728 



Street Lighting 

Paving and Reconstruction 

Total Highways and Streets 

3,961 691,389 710,901 79,501 (95,052) 

169,582 158,124 11,458 

517.956 533.654 43.000 (58.6981 

3.961 1.378.927 1.402.679 122.501 (142.2921 

Sanitation 


Solid Waste Collection 

Solid Waste Disposal 

Sewage Collection and Disposal 

Total Sanitation 

3,025 1,322,500 1,306,387 54,302 (35,164) 

473,537 450,750 1,559 21,228 

29,745 809,081 907,785 50,192 (119,151) 

128.982 683.775 597.202 10.519 205.036 

161.752 3.288.893 3.262.124 H6.572 71.949 

Health 

Animal Control 

Health Agencies and Hospitals 

Total Health 

94,171 93,304 867 

131.668 

131.668 

225.839 224.972 867 

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SCHEDULE A-2 (Continued) 


General Fund 

Statement of Appropriations, Expenditures and Encumbrances 


Welfare 


Direct Assistance 

Total Welfare 

Expenditures 

(Over) 

Encumbered Appropriations Net of Encumbered Under 

From 1999 2000 Refunds To 2001 Budget 

50 19,116 16,498 

2,668 

87.800 

58.561 

1.000 28.239 

50 106.916 

75.059 

1.000 30.907 


Parks and Recreation 

Patriotic Purposes 

Other 

Total Culture and Recreation 

18,857 334,057 221,659 5,158 126,097 

4,700 4,517 183 

18.857 

500 

339.257 

402 

226.578 

6.000 

11.158 

(5.902) 

120.378 

Economic Development 


1 

1 

Debt Service 

Principal - Long-Term Debt 

Interest - Long-Term Debt 

Interest - Tax Anticipation Notes 

Total Debt Service 

818,916 850,902 (31,986) 

558,190 607,655 (49,465) 

25.180 

25.180 

36.500 

1.413.606 

5.922 

1.464.479 

55.758 

(25.693) 


Salt Marsh Restoration 

Highland Avenue 

Wide Area Network 

Office Building Improvements 

Pumper Truck 

Road Improvements 

Tuck Field Improvements 

Beach/Coastal Area Master Plan 

High Street Cemetery Fence 

Total Capital Outlay 

15,000 15,000 

30,000 

218,603 12,635 205,968 

8,730 8,580 150 

22,980 

26,240 

(3,260) 

350,000 

350,000 

600,000 600,000 

80,000 8,100 71,900 

50,000 24,574 25,426 

1.850 

1.850 

265.313 1.096.850 681.979 683.294 (3,110) 


Operating Transfers Out 

Interfund Transfers 


620.547 594.627 25.920 

Total Appropriations. 

Expenditures and Encumbrances 

$ 546.856 $18.138.731 $17.009.115 $1.004.863 $ 671.609 


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. 

SCHEDULE A-3 


General Fund 

Statement of Changes in Unreserved - Undesignated Fund Balance 


Unreserved - Undesignated 

Fund Balance - January 1 $ 1,300,153 

Deductions 

Unreserved Fund Balance Used 

To Reduce 2000 Tax Rate 

For Legal Fees as Designated in Prior Year 

Total Deductions 

300,153 

92.500 

392.653 

Additions 

2000 Budget Summarv 

Revenue Surplus (Schedule A-l) 

Unexpended Balance of 

Appropriations (Schedule A-2) 

2000 Budget Surplus 

$ 660,857 

671.609 

$ 1,332,466 

907,500 

Decrease In Designation For Contingency 250.000 

Total Additions 1.582.466 

Unreserved - Undesignated 

Fund Balance - December 31 $2,489,966 

See Independent Auditor's Report, page 1 

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SCHEDULE B-l 





Lane 

Cemetery Memorial Conservation Beach 

ASSETS Trustees Librarv Commission Infrastructure 

Cash and Equivalents $ 1,470 $ 59,675 $ 37,811 $ 

Investments 47,263 

Accounts Receivable (Net of 

Allowance For Uncollectible) 

Interfund Receivable 10,000 79,829 

Prepaid Items 

TOTAL ASSETS $ 106.938 $47.811 $ 79.829 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 

Liabilities 

Accounts Payable 

Accrued Payroll and Benefits 

Interfund Payable 

Deferred Revenue 

Total Liabilities 

Equity 

Fund Balances 

Unreserved 

Designated For Special Purposes 1.47Q 106.938 47.811 79.829 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY S 106.938 $47.811 $ 79.829

. 

B-l 

Emergency 

Medical 

Services 

Private 

Detail 

Cable TV 

Local U.S.S. Founders' 

Recreation Origination Hampton Day 

Police 

Grant 

Total 

$ 1,778 

$ 18,738 $119,472 

47,263 

89,969 

15,980 

31,076 

9,491 3,829 

105,949 

134,225 

14.115 

14.115 

$ 89.969 $ 15.980 $45.191 

$ 3.829 $ 1.778 

$ 18.738 $421,024 

$ $ 

1,009 

37,443 

38.452 

622 

9,857 

10.479 

159 

13 , 846 

14.005 

612 

612 

$ 875 

11,205 

12.080 

$ 875 

1,790 

47,912 

25.051 

75.628 

51,517 5.501 3 1. 1 86 9.491 3, 829 1.166 6.658 345.396 

$ 89.969 $ 15.980 $45.191 $ 9.491 $ 3.829 $ 1.778 $ 18.738 $421.024 


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SCHEDULE B-2 



Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances 


Lane 

Cemetery Memorial Conservation Beach 

Revenues 

Taxes 



Miscellaneous 

Trustees Library Commission Infrastructure 

$ 

10 

$ 

6,776 

41,466 

$ 10,000 

2,167 

$ 

58,754 


Operating Transfers In 592.560 2.500 


Other Financing Sources 10 640.802 14.667 58.754 

Expenditures 

Current 

Public Safety 

Conservation 

Culture and Recreation 597.419 

2,511 

Total Expenditures 597.419 

2.511 

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues 

and Other Financing Sources 

Over (Under") Expenditures 10 43,383 12,156 58,754 

Fund Balances - January 1 1.460 63.555 35.655 21.075 

Fund Balances - December 31 $1.470 $ 106.938 $47,811 $ 79.829

B-2 

$$$$$$$$ 

Emergency 

Cable TV 

Medical Private Local U.S.S. Founders' Police 

Services Detail Recreation Origination Hampton Day Grant Total 

10,000 

44,129 44,129 

256,628 153,283 161,720 578,407 

539 302 8,078 26,194 167 1,174 1,611 140,462 

595.060 

257.167 153.585 169.798 26.194 1£7 1.174 45.740 1.368.058 

205,650 148,084 39,787 393,521 

2,511 

138.612 16.703 62 1.790 754.593 

205.650 148.084 138.612 16.703 6£ 1.790 39.787 1.150.625 

51,517 5,501 31,186 9,491 98 (616) 5,953 217,433 

3.731 1.782 705 127.963 

51.517 $ 5.501 $ 31.186 $ 9.491 $ 3.829 $ 1.166 $ 6.658 $ 345.396 


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. 

SCHEDULE B-3 


Cemetery Trustees Fund 

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance 


Revenues 

Miscellaneous 

Interest $ 10 

Fund Balance - January 1 1.460 

Fund Balance - December 31 $ 1,470 


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. 

SCHEDULE B-4 


Lane Memorial Library Fund 



Revenues 

Charges For Services 

Video Rentals 

Non-Resident Fees 

Miscellaneous 

Copier 

Interest 

Donations 

Fundraisers 

Book Sales and Fines 

Other 

2,931 

3,845 

1,074 

3,724 

7,709 

1,047 

12,328 

15,584 



General Fund 

Trust Funds 

592,127 

423 



$ 640,802 

Expenditures 

Current 


Salaries and Benefits 

Administrative Costs 

Books, Periodicals and Programs 

Operations and Maintenance of Facilities 

Capital Acquisitions and Improvements 

381,935 

44,270 

81,804 

88,722 

688 

Total Expenditures 

597.419 

Excess of Revenues and 


Over Expenditures 

Fund Balance - January 1 

Fund Balance - December 31 

43,383 

63.555 

$ 106.938 


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SCHEDULE B-5 


Conservation Commission Fund 



Revenues 

Taxes $ 10,000 

Miscellaneous 

Interest 1,666 

Other 501 



General Fund 2.500 


Other Financing Sources $ 14,667 

Expenditures 

Current 

Conservation 2.511 

Excess of Revenues and 


Over Expenditures 12,156 

Fund Balance - January 1 35.655 

Fund Balance - December 31 $ 47.811 


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SCHEDULE C-l 





Wastewater 

Wastewater Municipal Winnacunnet Treatment 

Treatment Landfill Road Plant 

ASSETS Plant Upgrade Closure Lift Station Improvements Total 

Cash and Equivalents $ $ $ 13,067 $ 64,952 $ 78,019 

Intergovernmental Receivable 551.031 551.031 

TOTAL ASSETS $ -0- $ -0- $ 13.067 $ 615.983 $ 629.050 


Liabilities 

Contracts Payable $ $ $ $ 17,872 $ 17,872 

Retainage Payable 9,532 64,934 74,466 

Interfund Payable 14.905 533.683 548.588 

Total Liabilities 24.437 616.489 640.926 

Equity 

Fund Balances 

Reserved For Encumbrances 944,957 944,957 

Unreserved 

Deficit _£1L2Z0) (945.463 ) (956.833 ) 

Total Equity (11-370) (506) (1 1.876) 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

AND EQUITY $ -0- $ -0- $ 13.067 $ 615.983 $ 629.050 


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SCHEDULE C-2 



Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances 


Revenues 


Miscellaneous 

Wastewater 

Treatment 

Plant Upgrade 

118 

Wastewater 

Municipal Winnacunnet Treatment 

Landfill Road Plant 

Closure Lift Station Improvements Total 

5,157 $ 

59 209 

$ 5,157 

17 403 


Proceeds of General Obligation Debt 

222.623 

906.625 1.129.248 


Other Financing Source 

5.216 222.832 

906.642 1.134.E 

Expenditures 


Architectural/Engineering 

General Construction 

Legal 

Total Expenditures 

118 

m 

4,494 

59 

663 

5.216 

23,481 

34,963 

58.444 

322,740 

584,408 

907.148 

350,715 

619,548 

663 

970.926 

Excess (Deficiency') of Revenues 

and Other Financing Sources 

Over (Under') Expenditures 

164,388 

(506) 163,882 

Fund Balances (Deficit') - January 1 

(175.758 ) 

(175.758 ) 

Fund Balances (Deficit) - December 31 

$ -0- $ (11.370) $ (506) $ (11.876 ) 


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SCHEDULE D-l 


Trust and Agency Funds 



Trust Funds 

Expendable 

ASSETS 

Capital 

Reserve 

Nonexpendable 

Agency 

Funds 

Total 

Cash and Equivalents 

Investments 

Interest Receivable 

$ 

553,419 

$ 3,834 

14,491,311 

255,884 

$ 24,605 

$ 28,439 

15,044,730 

255,884 

Interfund Receivable 

Mortgage Notes Receivable 

7,964,218 

7,964,218 

Current Portion 

174.999 

174.999 

TOTAL ASSETS 

$553,419 $ 14.926.028 $7,988,823 $23,468,270 


Liabilities 

Accounts Payable 

3,239 

3,239 

Intergovernmental Payable 

Interfund Payable 

Escrow and Performance Deposits 

Total Liabilities 

23,987 

23.987 

840,378 

843,617 

7,964,218 

24.605 

7.988.823 

7,988,205 

840,378 

24.605 

8.856.427 

Equity 

Fund Balances 

Reserved For Endowments 

Reserved For Special Purposes 

Total Equity 

529 ,432 

529.432 

14,078,454 

3.957 

14.082.411 

14,078,454 

533.389 

14.611.843 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

AND EQUITY 

$553.419 

$ 14.926.028 

$ 7.988.823 

$23.468.270 


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OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES

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. 

SCHEDULE I 


Statement of Town Clerk's Account 


Dr. 

Motor Vehicle Permits Issued 

$2,383,319 

Motor Vehicle Title Fees 

8,370 

Motor Vehicle Agent Fees 

47,158 

Dog Licenses 

Town's Share 

State's Share 

$ 4,956 

2.461 

7,417 

UCC Filing Fees 

7,420 

All Other Licenses and Fees 30.351 

Total Collected for Licenses and Fees $2.484.035 

Cr. 

Remittance to Treasurer $2.484.035 


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SCHEDULE II 


Trust Funds 

Summary of Principal and Income 


Balance 

Principal 

Balance 

January 1, December 31, 

2000 Additions Deductions 2000 

Nonexpendable Trust Funds 

Real Estate Trust 

Cemetery 

Town Needy 

Library 

Sports Scholarship 

$13,588,381 $238,398 $ $13,826,779 

215,448 23,648 239,096 

531 531 

7,636 7,636 

4.319 93 

4.412 

13.816.315 262.139 

14.078.454 

Expendable Trust Funds 

Capital Reserve Funds 

Hampton Beach Village Precinct 

Apparatus Replacement 

Town 

Computer System Upgrade 

Street Maintenance/Reconstruction 

Total All Trust Funds 

5,156 5,156 

1,500 10,000 11,500 

14,500 14,500 

700.000 250.000 

450.000 

721.156 10.000 250.000 

481.156 

$14,537,471 $272,139 $ 250.000 $14,559,610

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REPORTABLE CONDITIONS AND OTHER MATTERS 

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Hampton, New Hampshire 

In planning and performing our audit of the Town of Hampton for the year ended December 31 , 2000, 

we considered the Town's internal control structure in order to determine the scope of our auditing 

procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements. Our review of these 

systems was not intended to provide assurance on the internal control structure and should not be relied 

on for that purpose. 

Under the standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, reportable 

conditions involve matters coming to our attention relating to significant deficiencies in the design or 

operation of the internal control structure that, in our judgment, could adversely affect the Town's ability 

to record, process, summarize, and report financial data consistent with the assertions of management 

in the financial statements. A material weakness is a reportable condition in which the design or 

operation of one or more of the internal control structure elements does not reduce to a relatively low 

level the risk that errors or irregularities, in amounts that would be material in relation to the financial 

statements being audited, may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the 

normal course of performing their assigned functions. Our consideration of the internal control structure 

would not necessarily disclose all matters in the internal control structure that might constitute reportable 

conditions and, accordingly, would not necessarily disclose all reportable conditions that are also 

considered to be material weaknesses as defined above. 

The following conditions were noted that we do not consider to be material weaknesses: 

FOLLOW-UP OF PRIOR YEAR COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 

Town Clerk - Timely Deposits 

Our testing of Town Clerk receipts and deposits disclosed that deposits are not being made on a timely 

basis. Our follow-up discussion with the Clerk revealed that there were problems with the computer 

during the year. Nevertheless, we again strongly suggest that the Clerk take proper steps to ensure that 

the internal accounting controls are in place to permit daily deposits of all funds received to be in 

compliance with the New Hampshire statutes. 

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Independent Auditor's Communication of Reportable Conditions and Other Matters 

Departmental Use of Purchase Orders 

The Town has adopted a purchasing and procurement policy. Among other reasons, it provides an audit 

trail 

for goods and services purchased, allows an organized system of checks and balances, and most 

importantly, provides for accurate reporting of the Town's financial position throughout the year. It also 

becomes especially important at year-end, to ensure that encumbrances are properly recorded. While 

most of the Town's departments are attempting to follow the adopted procedures, some departments have 

been more successful than others. 

We suggest that management take proper steps to ensure that all departments are following these 

procedures. 

CURRENT YEAR COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 

Accounting For Police Grants 

During our audit, we noted a general lack of internal control over police grant activity. As an example, 

a C.O.P.S. grant which was authorized and for which expenditures of approximately $94,500 were made 

in 2000 did not have any requests for drawdown of federal funds throughout the year. Requests for 

federal drawdowns should be prepared quarterly to reduce advance funding from the Town's general fund 

which reduces interest earned on invested funds. 

We have suggested to the Director of Accounting that a separate fund be established to account for all 

federal grant activity in the Town's general ledger system. Increased audit costs are incurred when 

information to prepare year-end financial reports is lacking. 

Planning Board Escrow Accounts 

We noted an instance where disbursed funds from the planning board escrow accounts did not have the 

formal approval of the Treasurer as required by State Statute. 

We suggest that in the future, the Treasurer as well as the Director of Accounting, be advised by formal 

letter from the Planning Board, of approved withdrawals in order for the Treasurer to disburse and 

account for the funds properly. 

Library Fund Reporting 

We have commented in the past concerning the monthly reconciliation and reporting of the various library 

fund accounts. While the year 1999 was acceptable; the installation of new software during 2000, 

resulted in the system not being clearly understood, and the internal and year-end reports were not 

reconciled. This lack of proper financial reporting did cause increased audit costs to assist in preparing 

the financial statements. 

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Independent Auditor's Communication of Reportable Conditions and Other Matters 

We have met with the Library Trustees and the Bookkeeper and have made suggestions to improve the 

internal financial reports and to assist in monthly reconciliations. Also, we have suggested periodic 

monitoring of the records to assure that reconciliations are accurate and to provide technical assistance 

as needed. 


Town meeting authorized four new special revenue funds in accordance with State statutes. 

follows: 

They are as 

Emergency Medical Services Fund 

Private Detail Fund 

Recreation Fund 

Cable TV Local Origination Fund 

Establishing these funds created additional accounting and audit time because revenue and expenditure 

activity needed to be segregated and maintained separately. Of the four funds, the Recreation Fund is 

much more difficult to segregate to ensure that expenditures are matched properly to related revenue. 

There are some costs which are clearly direct, while other program costs, such as payroll and related 

benefits, are not as clearly defined. 

We suggest accounting guidelines be established for all of the special revenue funds, in particular for the 

Recreation Fund, which should include re-examining the accounting objectives. Otherwise, the 

restriction of fund balance in these funds could be meaningless. 

It will take the full cooperation of every 

department involved in order for the financial information to be accounted for and reported accurately. 

We would be pleased to provide assistance in this regard. 

This report is intended solely for the information and use of management and others within the 

administration. This restriction is not intended to limit distribution of this report, which is a matter of 

public record. 


VM^L 4 k*

Residential Rubbish Collection Schedule 

(DPW 926-4404) 

Area of Town 

Ocean Boulevard, from Winnacunnet Rd. south to 

Seabrook town line, west to Marsh. 

Collection Day 

Monday 

Lafayette Road, both sides, and west to Exeter line. 

North of High Street to N. Hampton town line. 

High Street, both sides to Ocean Blvd., and southwest 

To Hampton Falls town line. 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Ocean Blvd. From Winnacunnet Rd. north to North 

Hampton town line, west to Eel Creek, except lower 

End of Winnacunnet Road and High Street. 

Friday 

Commercial Rubbish Collection Schedule WITH Recycling 

All Schools and Stores 

Monday through Friday 

All Eating Places 

Monday through Friday* 

* also Saturday and Sunday during summer 

All Hotels, Motels, Apartment Complexes w/6+ units Mon., Wed., & Fri. 

All Filling Stations 

Monday & Friday 

*Summer season begins the third Monday in June and ends the second Saturday in September. 

Holiday Collections 

Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day will receive normal pick-up. Scheduled 

collections on the remaining holidays will be picked up the next day. 

During severe 

inclement weather, no pick-ups will be made until the following week on the scheduled day. 

WINTER HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 

Thursday, Sunday Noon - 3:00 PM 

Transfer Station Hours 

8:30 AM- 3:00 PM 

Closed Tuesdays 

SUMMER HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 

8:00 AM- 4:00 PM 

Thursday, Sunday Noon - 4:00 PM Closed Tuesdays 

(Summer schedule in effect from third Monday in June to second Saturday in September.) 

Hazardous Waste Collection 

The annual Household Hazardous Waste collection will be on Saturday morning, May 12, 

2000 in the parking lot at 136 Winnacunnet Road (former town office).

Sand sculpture of the New Hampshire quarter unveiled at the 2000 Children's Festival, 

(photo by James Barrington)

2000 - Lane Memorial Library

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