On petition of Paul Nicholson and at least 25 registered voters, shall the Town of Hampton vote to raise and appropriate the amount of $3,000 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, to be added to the Charitable Donation list, for expenses incurred for the use of the Community Kitchen. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Hampton is a local (501c3) non-profit organization dedicated to families and individuals in need as well as providing others with the opportunity to serve. The Society has been assisting local families since 1984. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique.
What it means: This is a new request for a donation to help fund community kitchen services. This Article specifies that if the voters approve, St. Vincent De Paul Community Kitchen will be added to the annual donation list in future years.
Those in favor say: This is a group that is part of the community and steps up whenever they can help.
Those against say: No one spoke against this Article at Deliberative Session.
Fiscal impact: A household valued at $400,000 would see a tax increase of $.40 in 2022 if this Article is approved. Cost per thousand dollars of valuation is one-tenth of one cent.