To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $192,698 for the purchase of new furniture and the redesign of the Hawley Library at Winnacunnet High School? This will be a non-lapsing appropriation per RSA 32:7 VI and will not lapse until the project is complete or June 30, 2029, whichever is earlier.
What it Means: The Board proposes raising $192,698 in taxation to redesign of Hawley library and to purchase new furniture. The project is part of the district’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Those in Favor Say: The current library furniture and layout are outdated, with many pieces of furniture and equipment reaching the end of their useful life and no longer meeting the functional needs of the space. A Library Redesign Committee was convened in FY2025–26 to evaluate the existing space, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend a plan to enhance functionality, flexibility, and learning support within the library.
Those Against Say: No one spoke against this Article, but a Hampton attendee asked for details about what was included in the estimated cost. it will be a complete overhaul of the entire library.
Fiscal Impact: For a Hampton property valued at $600,000, the additional cost impact versus last year would be $8.96 (Hampton’s share of 47.23%).
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