For the full wording of the Article, see this link: Link to the Warrant as Amended following Deliberative Session
What it means: Hampton anticipates receiving a NH DOT Highway Granthat helps to maintain Class IV and Class V “highways” (compact sections of town roads). Funds are applied to specific projects identified by DPW and approved by the Board of Selectmen. The taxpayer funding is used to supplement the Highway Block Grant money provided by the State to improve Town Roadway Networks (including paving). The focus for 2025 funds will be Lafayette Road, based on its condition and heavy use. PCI is a rating system for the condition of a road, which is scored between 0 and 100, with 100 being a perfect surface. Lafayette Road has a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 46. Hampton’s overall PCI is 71. This funding helps DPW improve roads that do not have extensive infrastructure issues, but do need top-level repairs. The work helps to return roads to smooth working order.
Fiscal impact: Cost per thousand dollars of valuation is $ 0.05. A household valued at $650,000 will see a tax cost of $32.50 in 2025. A similar Article was passed last year, and was part of your tax bill. This year’s number is slightly lower; so there would actually be a decrease for this item vs. last year, if approved.
Note: We use the average cost per property for Hampton. There is “Cost per Warrant Article Calculator” on the Town’s website that allows you to enter your specific property value, and the see the cost for all Warrant Articles. You can access the Calculator here.