Town of Hampton Falls 2023 Voter Guide - For Deliberative Session
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Town of Hampton Falls
2023
Voter Guide
For Deliberative Session
February 4, 2023 9:00 AM
Lincoln Akerman School
To assist the voters with the Official Ballot Law, the Town of
Hampton Falls has written this Voter’s Guide. Included is a brief
explanation of the Official Ballot law process, a copy of all
warrant articles you will see on the Town Ballot; the Board of
Selectmen recommendations; and a brief explanation of the
articles. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the
Town Administrator at (603) 962-4618 ext. 103 or via email at
townadministrator@hamptonfalls.org.
1TAX RATE
.89
3.85
4.3%
18.2% COUNTY
TOWN
16.25
77.5%
SCHOOL
Tax Rate Breakdown
Property Tax Rate History
• Revaluation Year
Local State
County Town School Ed. Total
*2013 $1.07 $4.37 $12.33 $2.42 $20.19
2014 $1.08 $4.52 $12.60 $2.44 $20.64
2015 $1.09 $4.56 $14.12 $2.45 $22.22
2016 $1.06 $3.85 $14.12 $2.47 $21.50
2017 $1.08 $3.73 $13.95 $2.34 $21.10
*2018 $.97 $2.51 $14.35 $2.07 $19.90
2019 $.96 $3.66 $15.38 $2.11 $22.11
2020 $.94 $3.44 $14.95 $2.02 $21.35
2021 $.90 $3.53 $12.28 $2.02 $21.12
2022 $.89 $3.85 $14.86 $1.39 $20.99
2Important Dates
January 25th 8:00 AM - February 3, 2023
Filing period for elected positions. Residents wishing to run for
elected office must file with the Town Clerk/Tax Collector during
regular office hours. On February 3rd the Town Clerk will be
present from 3:00-5:00 PM to accept filings.
Selectman (1) for Three Years
Town Clerk/Tax Collector (1) for Three Years
Cemetery Trustee (1) for Three Years
Library Trustee (2) for Three Years
Planning Board (2) for Three Years
Trustee of the Trust Funds (1) for Three Years
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Deliberative Session for the Town at the school beginning at 9:00
AM. The meeting is for the explanation and discussion of each
warrant article. It is where articles can be amended prior to being
moved to the ballot. Articles for zoning changes, or articles that
require specific language may not be amended. Amendments
may not eliminate or change the subject matter of the article. For
example, an article to raise funds for paving can have the amount
amended, but cannot change paving to purchasing a vehicle. The
budget and all warrant articles combined can only be increased by
10% of the recommended amount, excluding long term debt
principal and interest ($379,464). If a warrant article is defeated
the purpose cannot be accomplished, even if funds are available
from the appropriated budget. No means no.
3Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Voting on the town and school elected officials, budgets and
warrant articles. Polls are located at Lincoln Akerman school
and are open from 8AM to 8PM. A picture ID is required to vote.
Unregistered voters may register at the polls with proof of
residency and a picture ID.
ARTICLE 1
Election of Town Officials
To choose the following officers for the coming year:
Selectman (One) for Three Years;
Town Clerk/Tax Collector (One) for Three Years
Cemetery Trustee (One) for Three Years
Library Trustee (2) for Three Years;
Planning Board (2) for Three Years;
Trustee of the Trust Funds (One) for Three Years;
Elected officials are required to take an oath of office within 6 days of
being notified, in accordance with RSA 42:4. All officials elected on
March 14thth will need to contact the Town Clerk at 603-926-4618 ext.
101 to schedule a time to take their oath.
42:3 Swearing in of Officers. – Any person elected to an office where no other
person was a candidate on the ballot for that office and no write-in candidate
received 5 percent or more of the votes cast for that office, may be sworn in after the
results are declared from the election and the annual business meeting has ended or
at any time thereafter provided the oath is taken by the deadline established by RSA
42:6. If no recount of the office is requested, any person elected to an office that was
contested or for which a write-in candidate received 5 percent or more of the votes
cast may be sworn in upon the expiration of the period for requesting a recount
provided in RSA 669:30.
4ARTICLE 2: Amend Zoning Ordinance
Are you in favor of the adoption of the following amendments as proposed
by the Planning Board for the Hampton Falls Zoning Ordinance?
To see if the town will vote to amend the Town of Hampton Falls Zoning
Ordinance, Article IX, Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 3.2, Public
Hearing and Notice for Scenic Roads to add a sentence following the
sentence that starts with: The public hearing and notice procedures
provided by NH RSA Chapter 231:158 have been complied with.
Additionally, applicant is responsible for notice to all affected abutters
via Certified Mail when tree trimming and/or removal is proposed;
Recommended by the Planning Board
Explanation: This is a pro-active step to give notice to residents
when there are proposals for tree trimming and tree removal along
Scenic Roads prior to trees being flagged. The Planning Board
will review the applications and provide opportunity for public
comment.
5ARTICLE 3: Amend Zoning Ordinance
Are you in favor of the adoption of the following amendment
as proposed by the Planning Board for the Hampton Falls
Zoning Ordinance?
To see if the town will vote to amend the Town of Hampton Falls Zoning
Ordinance, Article I, Purpose and Definitions, Section 4, Definitions,
to add additional words to the existing definition as follows: “Hazardous
Materials” as defined in Article III Section 8.2 and Article IV Section 9.1
means “hazardous waste” as defined in RSA 147-A:2, VII, as may be
amended namely a solid, semi-solid, liquid or contained gaseous waste,
or any combination of these wastes:
(a) Which, because of either quantity, concentration, or physical,
chemical, or infectious characteristics may: (1) Cause or contribute to an
increase in mortality or an increase in irreversible or incapacitating
reversible illness; or (2) Pose a present or potential threat to human
health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported,
disposed of or otherwise mismanaged; or
(b) Which has been identified as a hazardous waste by the department
using the criteria established under RSA 147-A:3, I or RSA 147-A:3, II as
may be amended. Such wastes include, but are not limited to, those which
are reactive, toxic, corrosive, ignitable, irritants, strong sensitizers or
which generate pressure through decomposition, heat or other means.
Such wastes do not include radioactive substances that are regulated by
the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, or household pharmaceutical wastes
collected pursuant to RSA 318-E, as amended.
Recommended by the Planning Board.
Explanation: This amendment is to consolidate and provide consistency
in the ordinances so that the definition matches in all sections. There is
no substantive change to the ordinance with this amendment.
6ARTICLE 4: Amend Zoning Ordinance
Are you in favor of the adoption of the following amendment as proposed
by the Planning Board for the Hampton Falls Zoning Ordinance?
To see if the town will vote to amend the Town of Hampton Falls Zoning
Ordinance, Article III, District Regulations, Section 8.2 Wetlands
Conservation District Definitions, to add additional words to the
existing definition as follows: “Hazardous Materials” as defined in
Article I, Section 4 and Article IV Section 9.1 means “hazardous waste”
as defined in RSA 147-A:2, VII, as may be amended namely a solid, semi-
solid, liquid or contained gaseous waste, or any combination of these
wastes:
(a) Which, because of either quantity, concentration, or physical,
chemical, or infectious characteristics may: (1) Cause or contribute to an
increase in mortality or an increase in irreversible or incapacitating
reversible illness; or (2) Pose a present or potential threat to human
health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported,
disposed of or otherwise mismanaged; or
(b) Which has been identified as a hazardous waste by the department
using the criteria established under RSA 147-A:3, I or RSA 147-A:3, II as
may be amended. Such wastes include, but are not limited to, those which
are reactive, toxic, corrosive, ignitable, irritants, strong sensitizers or
which generate pressure through decomposition, heat or other means.
Such wastes do not include radioactive substances that are regulated by
the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, or household pharmaceutical wastes
collected pursuant to RSA 318-E, as amended.
Recommended by the Planning Board
Explanation: This amendment is to consolidate and provide consistency
in the ordinances so that the definition matches in all sections. There is
no substantive change to the ordinance with this amendment.
7ARTICLE 5: Amend Zoning Ordinance
Are you in favor of the adoption of the following amendment as proposed
by the Planning Board for the Hampton Falls Zoning Ordinance?
To see if the town will vote to amend the Town of Hampton Falls Zoning
Ordinance, Article IV, Signs & Special Districts, Sections 9.1, 9.1.1,
and 9.1.2 Underground Storage Tanks Definition, to add additional
words to the existing definition as follows: “Hazardous Materials” as
defined in Article I, Section 4 and Article III Section 8.2 means “hazardous
waste” as defined in RSA 147-A:2, VII, as may be amended namely a solid,
semi-solid, liquid or contained gaseous waste, or any combination of these
wastes: (a) Which, because of either quantity, concentration, or physical,
chemical, or infectious characteristics may: (1) Cause or contribute to an
increase in mortality or an increase in irreversible or incapacitating
reversible illness; or (2) Pose a present or potential threat to human
health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported,
disposed of or otherwise mismanaged; or
(b) Which has been identified as a hazardous waste by the department
using the criteria established under RSA 147-A:3, I or RSA 147-A:3, II as
may be amended. Such wastes include, but are not limited to, those which
are reactive, toxic, corrosive, ignitable, irritants, strong sensitizers or
which generate pressure through decomposition, heat or other means.
Such wastes do not include radioactive substances that are regulated by
the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, or household pharmaceutical wastes
collected pursuant to RSA 318-E, as amended.
Recommended by the Planning Board
Explanation: This amendment is to consolidate and provide consistency
in the ordinances so that the definition matches in all sections. There is
no substantive change to the ordinance with this amendment.
8ARTICLE 6: Amend Zoning Ordinance
Are you in favor of the adoption of the following amendment as proposed
by the Planning Board for the Hampton Falls Zoning Ordinance?
To see if the town will vote to amend the Town of Hampton Falls Zoning
Ordinance, Article I, Purpose and Definitions, Section 4, Definitions,
to add “Non-Conforming Use” see Article III, Section 6.1 and Article III,
Section 13.3.8 is hereby defined as any structure, lot, or use of land that
lawfully existed prior to the enactment of this (or the applicable)
ordinance, and no longer conforms with current regulations of the district
in which it is situated.
Recommended by the Planning Board
Explanation: The purpose of this amendment regarding “Non-
Conforming Use” is to add a definition that is consistent throughout the
ordinances.
ARTICLE 7 -Amend Zoning Ordinance
To see if the town will vote to amend the Town of Hampton Falls Zoning
Ordinance, Article III, District Regulations, Section 13.3.8, Aquifer
Protection District Definitions, to Delete and Replace: “Non-
Conforming Use” is hereby defined as any structure, lot, or use of land
that lawfully existed prior to the enactment of this (or the applicable)
ordinance, and no longer conforms with current regulations of the district
in which it is situated.
Recommended by the Planning Board
Explanation: The purpose of this “Non-Conforming Use”, amendment
is to consolidate and clean up the definitions for consistency throughout
the Zoning Ordinance. There are no substantive changes to the ordinance
with this amendment. It is strictly clerical so that there will be no
discrepancies.
9ARTICLE 8: Amend Zoning Ordinance
Are you in favor of the adoption of the following amendment as proposed
by the Planning Board for the Hampton Falls Zoning Ordinance?
To see if the town will vote to amend the Town of Hampton Falls Zoning
Ordinance, Article I, Purpose and Definitions, Section 4, Definitions,
to Add: “Elderly, Multi-Family and Multi-Family Workforce Dwelling
Unit or Unit” As defined in Article III Section 11.2.7 is the assemblage of
connected living areas within a structure to provide for the residence,
cooking, sanitation facilities, and accessory areas sufficient for up to, but
not more than, one (1) single family. Dwelling units shall be physically
distinct from one another within any structure or on any lot. Any
determination made under this article as to the necessary size or capacity
of septic systems or wells shall treat each dwelling unit as a single-family
home with the number of bedrooms contained within such unit to be
determined in accordance with public health and building code
regulations existing as of the time of submittal of an application under
this article.
Recommended by the Planning Board
Explanation: The purpose of the proposed amendment regarding
Elderly, Multi-Family and Multi-Family Workforce Dwelling Unit, is to
add a new definition that consolidates existing definitions for consistency
throughout the Zoning Ordinance.
10ARTICLE 9:- Amend Zoning Ordinance
Are you in favor of the adoption of the following amendment as proposed
by the Planning Board for the Hampton Falls Zoning Ordinance?
To see if the town will vote to amend the Town of Hampton Falls Zoning
Ordinance, Article III, District Regulations, Section 11.2.7, Elderly
and Multi-Family Housing District Definitions, to Replace the
definition name: replace “Unit or Dwelling Unit” with “Elderly, Multi-
Family and Multi-Family Workforce Dwelling Unit or Unit”.
Recommended by the Planning Board
Explanation: The purpose of the proposed amendment Elderly, Multi-
Family and Multi-Family Workforce Dwelling Unit is to add a new
definition that consolidates existing definitions for consistency
throughout the Zoning Ordinance.
ARTICLE 10: Amend Zoning Ordinance
Are you in favor of the adoption of the following amendment as proposed
by the Planning Board for the Hampton Falls Zoning Ordinance?
To see if the town will vote to amend the Town of Hampton Falls Zoning
Ordinance, Article I, Purpose and Definitions, Section 4, Definitions,
to Add: “Unit” see definition Dwelling Unit.
Recommended by the Planning Board
Explanation: This cross reference the definition of unit with dwelling
unit.
11ARTICLE 11: Amend Zoning Ordinance
Are you in favor of the adoption of the following amendment as proposed
by the Planning Board for the Hampton Falls Zoning Ordinance?
To see if the town will vote to amend the Town of Hampton Falls Zoning
Ordinance, Article III, Section 11.4.1 to replace the second sentence as
follows: Developments in the Elderly/Multi-Family Overlay District shall
have no less than eight (8) acres and two-hundred-fifty feet (250’) of
frontage.
Recommended by the Planning Board
Explanation: This brings the town’s ordinance into compliance with HB
1661 which states the requirements for Elderly/Multi Family Housing be
the same as Multi Family/Workforce Housing.
ARTICLE 12: Amend Zoning Ordinance
Are you in favor of the adoption of the following amendment as proposed
by the Planning Board for the Hampton Falls Zoning Ordinance?
To see if the town will vote to amend the Town of Hampton Falls Zoning
Ordinance, Article III, Section 11.5.4 to replace the current section as
follows: A Multi-Family or affordable/workforce Multi-Family building
shall have a maximum of twenty-four (24) bedrooms.
Recommended by the Planning Board
Explanation: This brings the town’s ordinance into compliance with HB
1661 which states the requirements for Elderly/Multi Family Housing be
the same as Multi Family/Workforce Housing.
12ARTICLE 13: Operating Budget
Shall the Town of Hampton Falls raise and appropriate as an
operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant
articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set
forth on the budget posted with the warrant or as amended by vote
of the first session for the purposes set forth therein, totaling
$3,329,275? Should this amount be defeated the default budget
shall be $3,268,769 which is the same as last year, with certain
adjustments required by previous action of the Town of Hampton
Falls 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. (Majority vote
required.) (NOTE: This warrant article [operating budget] does
not include appropriations in any other warrant article.) (Majority
vote required)
Recommended by the Board of Selectmen
Explanation: The variance between 2022 approved budget and
2023 proposed budget is $318,253. The variance between the
proposed budget and the default budget is $60,506. The
significant changes include an increase in the winter road
maintenance contract, and the cost of the town’s revaluation.
Health insurance costs increased along with changes to the types
of plans employees qualified for. Wages increased an average of
4%. There are no employees being added.
Highway increase - $126,876 (Winter Road Maintenance)
Financial Management - $54,692 (Assessing Revaluation)
Employee Benefits - $96,345 (Insurance rate increases/demographic
changes)
132022 2023 Default
Budget Proposed Budget
Budget
Executive 115,107 144,115 114,907
Election/Regis. 122,136 117,999 117,562
Financial Admin. 92,288 146,980 137,080
Legal 15,000 9,500 15,000
Employee Benefits 464,531 560,876 520,611
Planning Board 40,195 22,265 40,195
Zoning Board 6,965 1,050 6,965
Heritage Comm. 1,500 1,000 1,500
Govt. Buildings 58,767 64,200 58,767
Cemeteries 21,320 18,200 21,320
Insurance 37,000 40,240 40,240
Police 665,241 651,746 665,291
Ambulance 98,753 105,664 98,753
Fire 191,273 203,574 191,473
Building Insp. 50,090 62,760 50,090
Emergency Mgmt. 15,550 11,975 15,550
Highway 354,407 481,283 473,422
Street Lights 3,750 4,300 3,750
Solid Waste Coll. 152,220 152,350 152,220
Solid Waste Disp. 119,330 126,964 120,530
Health 10,421 350 10,421
Animal Control 8.470 6,080 8,470
Health Agencies 25,385 17,750 25,385
Welfare 5,580 5,750 5,580
Parks & Rec. 34,042 38,010 34,042
Library 171,681 191,994 171,681
Patriotic Purpose 600 600 600
Conservation 12,510 10,900 12,510
Bond Principal 120,000 120,000 120,000
Bond Interest 15,860 10,700 10,700
Tax Antic. Costs 1,000 1,000 1,000
14ARTICLE 14: Purchase of Mini-Pumper
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate Three
Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($340,000) for the purchase of
a Mini-Pumper to replace Tank 2. Funds to be withdrawn from
the Fire Department Vehicle Fund and the Special Detail Revenue
Fund. No amount from taxation.
Recommended by the Board of Selectmen
Explanation: This piece of equipment will replace the current
Tank 2. It is small pumper holding approximately 500 gallons
and will be used when needed to access small areas. It will be as
an important link for pumping from a water source during a fire,
eliminating the need to dedicate a large apparatus for that
purpose. The funds are being withdrawn from the special revenue
funds accumulated through ambulance transfers and special detail
payments. This will not effect the tax rate.
Tank 2 will be traded or sold to offset the overall cost.
15ARTICLE 15: Economic Development Incentive
Shall the Town of Hampton Falls vote to adopt the provisions of
RSA 72:81 and enable the town to grant tax exemptions for new
construction performed on commercial uses determined to be a
public benefit. The intent of the exemption authority is to provide
incentives to businesses to build, rebuild, modernize, or enlarge
within the municipality. The exemption shall apply only for
municipal and local school property taxes assessed by the
municipality. The exemption will not apply to the entirety of the
property value, but only to any increase in assessment which
results from the new construction. The period of time for which
the property is eligible for exemption is five years.
The percentage of authorized exemption is as follows:
Year 1, 50% of the increased assessment as described above;
Year 2, 40% of the increased assessment as described above;
Year 3, 30% of the increased assessment as described above;
Year 4, 20% of the increased assessment as described above;
Year 5, 10% of the increased assessment as described above.
For purposes of this exemption, the term “new construction” shall
mean new structures, or additions, renovations, or improvements
to existing structures. For the purposes of this exemption, the
term “public benefit” shall mean a long-term increase to the
assessed value of the town, have minimal burden on town services
and/or offer residents new goods and services and employment
opportunities. For purposes of this exemption, the term
“commercial:” shall include retail, wholesale, service, hospitality
and similar uses all as defined in the Hampton Falls Zoning
16Ordinance, as it may be amended from time to time. If adopted, this
Warrant Article will become effective April 1, 2023 and will remain in
effect for five (5) years.
Explanation: This is an important incentive to encourage economic
development along Lafayette Road. The property owners investing in
their buildings will get a short-term tax credit on the value of the
improvement. This should be considered a win-win for both the town and
the developer as the town does not lose any tax revenue that it is currently
receiving and the developer is given time to make the full improvements
and have the tax impact spread out over a period of five years.
Example: A property owner invests $500,000 in the building and is
approved for the tax credit program. In year 1, the town’s tax revenue
increases from $20,460 to $26,807 and the property owner saves
$4,678. Each year the credit reduces by 10%, thereby increasing the
town’s tax revenue and decreasing the amount of savings for the property
owner. Given this example, after the five-year period the town would
have provided the property owner $18,603 in tax credit and gained
$31,735 in tax revenue for the town if the improvements had not been
made.
Property Tax Tax Property Tax Value with Tax
Value Rate Amount Value After Amount Credit-Year Amount
Before Improvements without 1 with
Credit Credit
Municipal 1,000,000 3.85 3,500 1,500,000 5,775 1,250,000 4,812
County 1,000,000 .89 890 1,500,000 1,335 1,500,000 1,335
Local 1,000,000 14.86 14,860 1,500,000 22,290 1,250,000 18,575
School
State Ed. 1,000,000 1.39 1,390 1,500,000 2,085 1,500,000 2,085
Total 20.99 20,460 31,485 26,807
17ARTICLE 16: Lafayette Road Sewer Study
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for an engineering study for the
addition of sewer along Lafayette Road. Said appropriation to be
offset by principal loan forgiveness under the New Hampshire
Department of Environmental Services Clean Water State
Revolving Fund (SRF); and to authorize the Board of Selectmen
to apply for, contract for, accept and expend any Federal, State or
other available funds towards the project in accordance with the
terms and conditions under which they are received and to borrow
in anticipation of the receipt of such and or the issuance of such
bonds or notes as provided in the Municipal Finance Act (RSA
33); and to authorize participation in the State Revolving Fund
(SRF) (RSA 486:14) established for the purpose, and to authorize
the Board of Selectmen to accept and expend such monies as they
become available from Federal and State Governments. This
shall be a non-lapsing appropriation per RSA 32:7, VI and shall
not lapse until the project is completed or by March 31, 2025,
whichever is sooner. (3/5ths vote required) No amount from
taxation.
Recommended by the Board of Selectmen
Explanation: The town has applied for a $100,000 SRF Loan
with 100% Loan Forgiveness in order to hire an engineer to look
at the options available to the town to provide sewer service along
Lafayette Road. There is no impact to the tax rate, as this will
not be done if the loan with principal forgiveness is not awarded.
18ARTICLE 17: Police Body and Cruiser Cameras and Service
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate Twenty-One
Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($21,576) for the
purchase and service of Body and Cruiser Equipment and
associated costs. Said appropriation to be offset by a $14,081
Homeland Security Grant funds which has already been
approved. Town match of $7,495 to be raised by taxation.
(Majority vote required)
Recommended by the Board of Selectmen
Explanation: The Town has already been awarded this grant and
this article provides the funding for the town’s share of $7,495.
The services being funded include five years of the maintenance
agreement.
ARTICLE 18: Road Improvement Capital Reserve Fund
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate One
Hundred-Fifty-Thousand-Dollars ($150,000) to be placed in the
Highway Maintenance Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of
maintenance and improvements to culverts and town roads, using
$68,597 Highway Block Grant to offset this amount. (Majority
vote required)
Recommended by the Board of Selectmen
As of 12/31/2022 this fund had a balance of $158,368.03
19Explanation: This Capital Reserve Fund is used to pay for road
improvements throughout the town. In 2023, it is anticipated that
repairs are going to be done on Evergreen Road and the culvert at
70 Drinkwater Road. The town has historically deposited
$250,000 into this fund annually; this year the amount has been
reduced in order to offset increases in the budget that were
unavoidable.
ARTICLE 19: Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate Twenty-
Three-Thousand-Dollars ($23,000) to be placed in the Police
Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund, established in 1994, for the
purpose of purchasing police cruisers and other related equipment
to include in-cruiser video camera and radar.
As of 12/1/2022 this fund will have a balance of $4,776.25
Explanation: This Capital Reserve Fund is used to pay for
cruisers on a bi-annual basis. Annual deposits of $23,000
eliminate large warrant articles every other year.
Current cruiser fleet:
2014 Unit 4 – 120,393 miles
2016 Unit 2 – 81,155 miles
2017 Unit 1 – 58,797 miles
2020 Unit 3 – 21,380 miles
2021 Unit 5 – 7,836 miles
20ARTICLE 20: Mosquito Control
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate Twenty-One-
Thousand-Dollars ($21,000) for a mosquito control program that
will include an early detection system for diseases, larviciding
and spot adulticiding for 2022. (Majority vote required)
Explanation: This is the cost for the vendor providing
mosquito control services to the Town.
ARTICLE 21: Heritage Commission
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate One-
Thousand-Dollars ($1,000) to be deposited into the Heritage
Commission Fund. (Majority vote required)
As of 12/31/22 this fund will have a balance of $8,281.00
Recommended by the Board of Selectmen
Explanation: The Heritage Commission intends to start
documenting old barns within the town.
21ARTICLE 22: Veterans’ Credits
Shall the Town of Hampton Falls vote to re-adopt the provisions
of RSA 72:28 II, Optional Veterans’ Tax Credit pursuant to RSA
72:27-a? If adopted, the credit will be available to any resident,
who is a veteran, as defined in RSA 21:50, and served not less
than 90 days on active service in the armed forces of the United
States in any qualifying war or armed conflict listed in this
section, and continues to serve or was honorably discharged or an
officer who continues to serve or was honorably separated from
service; or the spouse or surviving spouse of such resident,
provided that training for active duty by a member of the national
guard or reserve shall be included as service. If adopted, the
credit granted will be $600. (Majority vote required)
Explanation: The State changed the definition of Veteran
through legislation in 2022. Added to the definition is “and
continues to serve”. If this article does not pass, the Town will
only be able to offer the Standard Veterans’ Credit of $50 rather
than the Optional Credit that the town has adopted of $600.
ARTICLE 23: All Veterans’ Credit
Shall the Town of Hampton Falls vote to re-adopt the provisions
of RSA 72:28-b, All Veterans’ Tax Credit pursuant to RSA
72:27-a? If adopted, the credit will be available to any resident,
who is a veteran, as defined in RSA 21:50, and served not less
than 90 days on active service in the armed forces of the United
States in any qualifying war or armed conflict listed in this
section, and continues to serve or was honorably discharged or an
22officer who continues to serve or was honorably separated from
service; or the spouse or surviving spouse of such resident,
provided that training for active duty by a member of the national
guard or reserve shall be included as service. The same amount
as the standard or optional veterans’ tax credit voted by Hampton
Falls under RSA 72:28. (Majority vote required)
Explanation: The State changed the definition of Veteran
through legislation in 2022. If this article does not pass, the Town
will only be able to offer the All Veterans’ Credit of $50 rather
than the increased All Veterans’ Credit that the town has adopted
of $600.
ARTICLE 24: Discontinue Capital Reserve Funds
To see if the town will vote to discontinue the following Capital
Reserve Funds: Multi-Bay Garage Capital Reserve Fund
established in 2014 with an estimated balance of $58.00 and
Tercentenary Celebration Capital Reserve Fund established in
2011 with an estimated balance of $100.00. Said funds and
accumulated interest to date of withdrawal, are to be transferred
to the municipality's general fund. (Majority vote required)
Explanation: The only way that Capital Reserve Funds can be
closed is by vote of Town Meeting. These two accounts have had
their purposes completed and can be closed. The funds, with
interest will be withdrawn and deposited into the town’s General
Fund as revenue to offset the tax rate.
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