Shall the Town of Hampton raise and appropriate the sum of $116,300 for the purpose of improving the radio and Town emergency communications systems for the Police, Fire, Public Works, Building, Emergency Management and other Departments of the Town, said appropriation to be offset by funds in the amount of $116,300 to be received in the fall of 2020 from the State of New Hampshire under Chapter 346 of the Acts of 2019 (HB4) as unrestricted municipal aid? (Majority vote required)
What it means: The Communications Systems for our various Town Departments will be upgraded to improve inter-communication throughout the town.
Those in favor say: This is akin to the upgrades that homeowners make every several years on their phones. Over time, the software and sometimes the hardware becomes outdated and must be addressed to maintain effectiveness. The entire cost will be offset by funds from the state of New Hampshire.
Those against say: No one spoke against this Article at the Deliberative Session.
Fiscal impact: There is no tax impact because the funds will be reimbursed from the State of New Hampshire.