Hampstead meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Hampstead boards review land subdivision, zoning variance, and cost increases

This week's Hampstead government meetings covered land use requests, a zoning variance, and several financial items. All three meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Planning Board (Aug. 3)

The Planning Board met to consider two land use requests and a land use audit. The board considered a lot line adjustment for Map 17 Lots 299 & 300 at 15 Victoria Lane, and a subdivision of land for Map 18 Lot 085 at 70 Danville Road. Jenn Rowden of the Regional Planning Commission presented a Land Use Audit. The board is also seeking a full-time member and alternates.

Zoning Board of Adjustment (Aug. 5)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on a variance request for 156 Central Street. The request would split the single parcel into two lots of 43,097 square feet and 35,481 square feet, each below the town's 45,000-square-foot minimum lot-size requirement. The board also reviewed and approved the minutes from its July 8 meeting.

Board of Selectmen (Aug. 10)

The Board of Selectmen considered several financial and operational items. A request was made to adjust per diem firefighter/EMT salaries. A building repairs and maintenance fund request totaled $14,019. The board discussed increased costs for the CART program, from $17,142 to $45,006. A bid award for HVAC services was also considered. The board reviewed routine payroll of $258,146.70 and accounts payable of $2,092,921.58.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Hampstead boards review RFPs, land requests; no decisions published yet

Over the past two weeks, the Hampstead Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment each held meetings. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so no official decisions or vote tallies are available. The agendas covered municipal service contracts, land subdivision and lot line changes, and a variance request.

Board of Selectmen — July 27

The agenda included requests for proposals (RFPs) for general electrician, plumbing, and HVAC services for municipal buildings. Also listed were updates on the Police Chief’s Memorandum of Understanding and the Youth Detention Center, plus Department of Public Works quotes for catch basin cleaning and line striping.

The board was scheduled to approve payroll amounts of $302,682.96 and $245,396.18, and accounts payable amounts of $808,877.47 and $625,357.03.

Planning Board — August 3

The Planning Board considered a lot line adjustment for Map 17, Lots 299 and 300, located at 15 Victoria Lane, and a subdivision of land for Map 18, Lot 085, at 70 Danville Road. A Land Use Audit was presented by Jenn Rowden of the Rockingham Planning Commission. The board is also seeking a full-time member and alternates.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — August 5

The Zoning Board held a public hearing on a variance request for 156 Central Street. The request would split the parcel into two lots of 43,097 square feet and 35,481 square feet, each below the town’s 45,000-square-foot minimum lot size. The board also reviewed and approved minutes from its July 8 meeting, according to the agenda.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Hampstead roundup: gas station appeal, subdivision review, and committee recruitment on the docket

Hampstead residents have several land-use and budget items to track this week, though no meeting minutes have been published yet for the recent sessions. All items below are drawn from official agendas; outcomes will be confirmed when minutes are released.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 8

The Zoning Board of Adjustment was scheduled to hear an appeal of an administrative decision and a request for a special exception for a gas station and convenience store at 219 Main Street (Map 8, Lot 110). The agenda also listed several variance requests:

• A special exception for an above-ground pool not meeting the 30-foot setback at 31 Danville Road.
• A variance to allow a 27-foot roof height where the maximum is 24 feet, at 24 Bailey Shore Road.
• A variance for a 44,972 sq ft lot where 54,500 sq ft is required, at 18 James Drive.
• A variance to permit a multi-family dwelling unit at 144 East Road.

One application, at 5 Endicott Lane, was withdrawn. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Board of Selectmen — July 13

The Selectmen's agenda included a nonpublic session on employee matters, followed by a public meeting. The board called for candidates to serve on the Board of Adjustment, Energy Committee, Ethics Commission, and Planning Board.

Financial items on the consent agenda:

• Payroll totaling $251,136.74.
• Accounts Payable totaling $137,407.36.

Correspondence regarding a sharp curve on West Road was also listed. Minutes are not yet available.

Capital Improvement Committee — July 16

The Capital Improvement Committee was scheduled to hear presentations from the Town Administrator, Recycling Committee, and Historical Committee, followed by an update to the committee's bylaws. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda. Minutes have not been published.

Planning Board — July 20 (tonight)

The Planning Board meets tonight and is set to review several land-development items:

• Lot line adjustment for 118 Wash Pond Road (Map 09, Lots 008 and 113).
• Lot line adjustment for 15 Victoria Lane (Map 17, Lots 299 and 300), with a requested continuance to the August 3, 2026 meeting.
• Subdivision of land at 70 Danville Road (Map 18, Lot 085).
• Conceptual discussion for 440 NH Route 111 (Map 13, Lot 044).

The board will also announce a search for a full-time Planning Board member. Member comments and a review of the 2026 minutes are on the agenda.

Coming up

• **Planning Board — July 20, 2026 (tonight):** Subdivision review for 70 Danville Road and lot line adjustments at two addresses. A continuance to August 3 has been requested for the 15 Victoria Lane item.
• **Planning Board — August 3, 2026:** Listed as the next public hearing date in the current agenda.

Residents seeking to serve on town boards can watch for the Selectmen's call for candidates for the Board of Adjustment, Energy Committee, Ethics Commission, and Planning Board. Details on how to apply were not included in the agenda summary.

Hampstead Selectboard OKs RFPs for municipal building maintenance, discusses immigration enforcement program

The Hampstead Board of Selectmen on June 22 unanimously approved sending out requests for proposals (RFPs) for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC services covering all municipal buildings. The board also accepted a series of consent documents and allowed one member to participate remotely.

RFPs for building maintenance

The board voted 5-0 to authorize the release of RFPs for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work on town-owned buildings. The move sets the stage for contractors to bid on routine and emergency maintenance services. No dollar figures or contract terms were discussed during the meeting.

Consent documents accepted

A package of consent agenda items—typically routine approvals such as minutes, warrants, and licenses—was accepted by a 5-0 vote. The specific documents were listed on the meeting agenda.

Remote participation approved

Selectman Morse was allowed to join the meeting via Zoom by a 4-1 vote, with Morse abstaining from the decision. The board’s policy on remote attendance has been a recurring discussion point in previous meetings.

287(g) program discussion

The board held a discussion about the 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce federal immigration law. The Hampstead Police Chief will continue investigating the program, and no vote or formal decision was taken.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings for Hampstead boards or committees appear on the calendar for the next two weeks as of July 5. Residents should check the town website or notice boards for any late-posted meetings.