Article 27: Forest Maintenance Fund – $15,000

What it means: The purpose of this fund is to maintain the town forest (aka White’s Lane or Twelve Share – a collection of parcels between Barbour Road and the North Hampton town line that is overseen by the Town’s Conservation Commision), which has been set aside for passive recreation such as hiking, biking, walking, and hunting. Activities to be covered under the requested funding are development of trails including signage, removal of downed limbs, and control of invasive species.

Those in favor say: Like any recreational area, regular maintenance is required to maintain the accessibility of this asset now and for future use.

Those opposed say: No one spoke against this Article at the Deliberative Session.

Fiscal impact: Cost per $1,000 valuation is $0.004. A household valued at $400,000 would see $1.60 incorporated into the tax bill for 2024.