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The Hooksett Town Council's recent meeting revealed a promising $75,000 funding proposal that could transform the community for generations to come.

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Proposal for $75,000 Funding Gains Support from Key Stakeholder
Key stakeholder expresses strong support for $75,000 funding proposal for project.
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August 29, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Hooksett Town Council has just approved a $579K resurfacing project, setting the stage for a more efficient and improved community infrastructure!

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City Council approves $579K for 2025 resurfacing project with lowest bid
Council moves to award resurfacing project to Advance Excavating and Paving LLC
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May 29, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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The Hooksett Conservation Commission is on a mission to protect rare American chestnut trees and boost local biodiversity—find out how you can get involved!

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Conservation Commission Plans Public Meeting for Stewardship Report on Rare Species
Stewardship plan report will address endangered species and conservation strategies for local habitat.
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August 12, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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The Hooksett Planning Board is grappling with a proposed car wash that could reshape the community's landscape, balancing economic growth with environmental preservation.

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Planning Board Weighs Wetland Regulations and Architectural Concerns for New Car Wash
Board discusses wetland applications and landscaping options for proposed car wash in Hooksett.
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August 5, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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The Hooksett Planning Board is paving the way for a new residential project on Mammoth Road, prioritizing stunning designs and community aesthetics!

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Planning Board supports residential project on Mammoth Road with design stipulations
Planning Board agrees on residential development and aesthetic requirements for Mammoth Road project.
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May 20, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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Exciting changes are coming to Hooksett, including a high-tech car wash and a new Dunkin' Donuts that promise to transform the community!

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Planning Board discusses new businesses and high-tech car wash proposal in Hooksett
Hooksett Planning Board reviews new developments, including a proposed car wash and Dunkin' Donuts.
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August 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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The Hooksett Planning Board just made significant decisions that could reshape the community’s visual landscape by granting waivers for outdoor lighting and landscaping at a new commercial site.

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Hooksett Board grants waivers for lighting and landscaping regulations for new business
Board approves waivers for outdoor lighting and landscaping design at new commercial site.
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May 20, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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The Hooksett Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is at a crossroads, debating the renaming of Lambeth Park and its deep historical ties to Native American heritage—will they honor the past or stick with tradition?

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Hooksett committee discusses naming and signage for Lambeth Park honoring Native American heritage
Committee debates historical significance and collaboration on Lambeth Park name change and signage.
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March 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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A proposed bulk heating-oil storage facility in Hooksett has sparked a heated debate over its impact on property values and environmental safety—will the community's concerns be addressed before the board's next hearing?

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Hooksett hearing continues debate over proposed bulk heating‑oil storage at 192 Londonderry Turnpike
An applicant seeking a use variance to site bulk home‑heating‑oil tanks at 192 Londonderry Turnpike said the facility would boost regional fuel reliability, while neighbors raised concerns about property values, runoff and truck traffic; the board continued the matter to Oct. 13 and requested more evidence and plan details.
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September 7, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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Hooksett's proposed FY28 budget hits $22.6 million, but will voters approve the new paving program funding separated from it?

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Hooksett town administrator presents proposed FY28 budget with $22.6M total; paving put to voters
Town Administrator Andre Garen presented a proposed FY28 operating budget of about $22.6 million and recommended moving the road paving program out of the operating budget into a five‑year, $900,000/year warrant article so voters decide on resurfacing funding.
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September 7, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Bass Pro and other major retailers are facing urgent septic system failures that could cost hundreds of thousands to fix—could a new sewer service save them from hefty repairs?

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Committee plans outreach to Bass Pro, Walmart and others as septic failures push sewer timeline
Members said Bass Pro and other large retailers face septic-system failures and proposed a targeted meeting with property owners to discuss contribution options and private–public partnerships that could reduce bonding needs.
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August 22, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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Hooksett school officials are grappling with a recent court ruling that could drastically alter high school tuition contracts and open the door to new financial responsibilities for sending districts.

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Hooksett officials discuss state open‑enrollment ruling and possible effects on high‑school tuition contracts
District officials told the budget committee a state supreme court decision could require a sending district to pay 80% of a receiving district’s per‑pupil cost if the receiving district is open‑enrollment, a change that could affect Hooksett’s contracts for high school placements such as Pinkerton.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Hooksett school leaders are facing tough decisions after a surprising SchoolCare assessment forced major budget cuts, but a slight easing in premium increases offers a glimmer of hope.

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Hooksett school leaders say surprise SchoolCare assessment forced cuts as premium rise eases to 7.7%
Superintendent Bill Rirk told the Hooksett budget committee a SchoolCare assessment that initially was calculated at $553,074 for the district was reduced to $257,056, and the insurer-administrator notified the district its premium increase would be 7.7%, lowering the district's default and operating increase estimates. The board cut proposed staff and deferred a portable classroom to reduce the budget.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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The Hooksett Budget Committee is grappling with significant insurance premium hikes, including a staggering 14.5% increase in health coverage, which has dramatically impacted the town's proposed budget.

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Hooksett committee flags steep insurance hikes as council raises municipal budget
The Hooksett Budget Committee reviewed council-recommended changes that raised the municipal operating proposal and identified large insurance premium increases — including a 14.5% average health-insurance rise and a 31.8% jump in property-liability premiums — as primary drivers of the higher total. The committee voted to proceed with the combined
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November 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Hooksett's Town Council has just approved a $22.9 million budget and a series of crucial capital-reserve articles that could shape the future of the community!

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Hooksett council approves recommended FY2026'27 budget and forwards a slate of warrant-article recommendations
Council adopted a recommended operating budget of $22,918,112 (including insurance adjustments and earlier fire maintenance increase) and passed motions to place a series of stand-alone and grouped warrant articles on the town warrant, including dedicated capital-reserve proposals for fire apparatus, public-works vehicles, technology, building-dr​a
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November 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Hooksett Town Council has taken a significant step towards sustainability by amending a power-purchase agreement for a solar array that promises to generate over 1.6 million kilowatt-hours annually!

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Hooksett council approves amendment to Revision Energy power-purchase agreement for DPW solar array
The council authorized Town Administrator Andre Garen to sign a contract amendment with Revision Energy that adds a 2-cent-per-kilowatt-hour increase in year seven if the town does not exercise its purchase option. The 40-year project is expected to generate about 1.6 million kWh annually; the town and schools will split the first-year revenue.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Exciting changes are on the horizon for Hooksett's Exit 10 as the planning board discusses new zoning amendments and a TIF strategy to revitalize the area!

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Hooksett planning board, EDAC discuss performance-zone amendments and TIF strategy for Exit 10; hearings planned
The board and the Economic Development Advisory Committee discussed aligning zoning changes (a performance zone) with a proposed tax-increment financing (TIF) approach to encourage targeted commercial redevelopment near Exit 10. Members asked staff and EDAC to prepare draft language and scheduled the performance-zone hearing for Nov. 17 with Exit
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November 6, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Hooksett's planning board is gearing up to investigate the impact of a proposed medical center with emergency services near the busy 28 Bypass—could this change traffic patterns forever?

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Hooksett planning board to request plans, traffic report from Manchester for proposed medical center near 28 Bypass
Hooksett planning staff will request a full plan set and traffic report from Manchester after a notice about a proposed medical center including emergency services near the 28 Bypass. Board members expressed concerns about traffic operations, signal timing, driveway locations, and whether sewer would be extended to the site; staff will circulate a,
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November 6, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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A strategic plan is in the works to bring sewer services to Exit 10, but will major retailers step up with funding?

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Hooksett committee weighs up-to-$10 million TIF bond, zoning overlay to bring sewer to Exit 10
The town’s Economic Development Advisory Committee discussed a multi‑phase plan to extend sewer service across the Merrimack River to the Exit 10/Quality Drive area, pursuing private contributions from major property owners and considering bundling a zoning overlay with a TIF bond to boost voter support. Committee members recommended getting phased
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November 5, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Hooksett is taking crucial steps to update its impact-fee ordinances for police, fire, and parks while putting school updates on hold, all amidst a challenge in filling the town engineer position.

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Hooksett advances police, fire and parks impact-fee updates, delays school update; town seeks interim engineer support
The town's community development presentation kept professional-services funding in place to update impact-fee ordinances for police, fire and parks, postponed a full traffic update until next year, and acknowledged a vacancy in the town engineer position that the town plans to fill with an interim firm while it continues recruitment.
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October 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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The Hooksett Town Council has made significant strides, from accepting a generous Kiwanis donation for a new pavilion to approving crucial HealthTrust renewals for retirees.

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Votes at a glance: Hooksett Town Council actions
At its meeting, the Hooksett Town Council approved acceptance of a Kiwanis donation for a pavilion, approved HealthTrust renewals and a retiree option, extended a commercial/industrial tax-exemption policy, granted power of attorney for property closings and approved meeting minutes.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Councilors are gearing up for a crucial town meeting to discuss vital funding for fire apparatus, emergency radios, and IT infrastructure upgrades that could impact every homeowner's wallet.

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Council reviews capital-reserve warrant articles for fire apparatus, radios, and IT ahead of town meeting
Councilors heard staff presentations on proposed capital-reserve warrant articles that would fund future fire apparatus replacement, portable radios, emergency communications upgrades, and IT infrastructure; no final votes were taken, and staff will return with requested clarifications.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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The cost of the Hackett Hill and Main Street intersection project has skyrocketed from $4.4 million to a staggering $10.8 million, leaving town officials scrambling for answers on how to manage the local share.

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Hackett Hill/Main Street intersection project cost jumps to $10.8 million; town to report its share later
Town Administrator Andre told the council the state approved expanded plans for Hackett Hill and Main Street (Route 3A) intersections and raised the total project estimate from roughly $4.4 million to $10.8 million; Hooksett is a locally managed project and will be responsible for a share of the increased local match.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The Hooksett Planning Board has approved a controversial warehouse project, but not without imposing strict conditions to appease concerned neighbors about lighting and truck activity.

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Neighbors win limits as planning board approves Whitehall warehouse with waivers, conditions
The Hooksett Planning Board granted waivers and conditional approval for a proposed 44,000-square-foot warehouse at 267 Londonderry Turnpike after extended public comment and changes to the site plan addressing lighting, screening and access sight-distance.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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The proposed Washville car wash in Hooksett faces mounting opposition as residents demand a comprehensive traffic study, fearing it could unleash hundreds of new trips on an already congested road.

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Planning board continues controversial Washville car-wash hearing amid traffic study dispute
The Hooksett Planning Board continued review of a proposed Washville automatic car wash at 1317–1319 Hooksett Road after public commenters and a competing operator called for a full traffic impact study. The board did not decide the traffic-waiver request and set a date to reconvene; DOT has reviewed the driveway separately.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM