Hampstead Town Newsletter - 10/7/2022

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Town of Hampstead
Trick or Treat
The official town Trick or Treat time will be 6pm-8pm Halloween night, Monday October 31st.

Snowplow Contractors Needed
The Town is looking for snowplow contractors for this Winter season, starting November 1st. 
You can view the full contract (description of services, pay rates, etc.) at https://www.hampsteadnh.us/home/news/hampstead-seeking-snowplow-contract...

Hampstead Christmas Parade
Get ready for this year's Hampstead Winter Wonderland Parade! It's happening Sunday, December 11th at 1pm. The Hampstead Lions Club is taking sign ups now for parade participants, they are due November 1st. 

Use this link to fill out the form and get signed up today: https://forms.gle/jB3oKdpR7tw7h4EJ7

Route details and more info coming soon.

Lawn Watering Ordinance
In response to notices from NHDES and awareness of the current and ongoing drought conditions in our area, the Select Board in Hampstead has decided to take action to protect our shared water resource.

On August 8th, pursuant to RSA 41:11-d, the Hampstead Select Board unanimously voted to adopt a Lawn Watering Management Ordinance in order to protect public health and safety by restricting the use of water from private wells or public water systems for outdoor lawn watering (including residential and commercial properties) during a state or federally declared drought.

Please review the ordinance at https://www.hampsteadnh.us/ordinances/pages/lawn-watering-ordinance

If you have any questions please contact Select Board member Laurie Warnock lwarnock@hampsteadnh.us or the Hampstead Water Resources Committee at hwrc.all@gmail.com

New Online Services Available
You can now purchase Beach stickers, Transfer Station stickers, and more online. Visit https://pay.eb2gov.com/?ID=242&campaignID=11 to view the various services that are offered.

Hampstead Civic Club
Youth Basketball
Hampstead Civic Club youth Basketball program is accepting registrations. This recreational basketball program is available to any child residing in Hampstead age 6 through high school.  In this program, all players receive equal playing time. The focus of this recreational program is to have fun and for everybody to play.

Season Dates: Saturday, December 10, 2022 - Saturday, March 11, 2023 
For more details on costs and to register visit: https://hampsteadcivicclub.org/basketball

Hampstead Recreation Commission
Hampstead Turkey Trot
The Hampstead Turkey Trot will be held November 24, 2022. The race starts at St. Anne’s Church at 8:30am.

Cost: 
Children (5 to 17 years old) and Senior Citizens (62 years old & up)  $15.00 
Adults (18 to 61 years old): $20.00 

If you want a t-shirt with your registration it must be received by Nov. 1, 2022.  You may still sign up after Nov. 1, 2022 but will not receive a t-shirt and the cost stays the same.

For more information or to sign up please register at https://runsignup.com/Race/NH/Hampstead/HampsteadTurkeyTrot

Senior Citizens Holiday Dinner (Hampstead NH Seniors 62+)
Hampstead Recreation Commission is happy to announce that they are bringing back the Senior holiday dinner - IN PERSON!! It is exciting to see you all and bring back this cherished event to kick off the holiday season!

Sunday, December 4, 2022 • 1:00pm at the Hampstead Middle School Gymnasium

Sign up times are:
Wednesday, October 19th, 4pm-5pm at the Meeting House or during town clerk’s hours from Thursday October 20th through Thursday November 17th*

Dinner will be roasted turkey, potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, rolls, and a dessert.

To obtain a Ticket: please go to the Meeting House on October 19th or the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours October 20th through November 17th with a valid proof of residency and $5.00.

Seniors will not be permitted without a ticket. 

* The deadline for tickets is November 17, 2022 or 325 tickets are sold. For questions please email Angie Ingraham at hampsteadrec@gmail.com

Senior Trip
Just a reminder to those who have signed up: Our last senior trip of the year is October 14th, the fall foliage train ride between Meredith, Ashland, and Plymouth. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch at the Common Man Inn, a tour of the Ashland Railroad Station, and a souvenir historical booklet about the trip. Please note: This trip is not wheelchair accessible. Bus will leave St. Anne’s at 9:30am and return at 4:45pm.

Hampstead School District
Strategic Planning
The Hampstead School District (HSD) is pleased to present the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan, which is visible at https://strategicplan.hampsteadschools.net. The development of the Strategic Plan was a year-long process involving key stakeholders from a variety of constituent groups and represents a roadmap for the future of the Hampstead School District. Thank you to the various community members who helped provide input into this process.
 
Reminder: All school board meetings will be livestreamed on the HSD channel on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel to receive alerts. Recordings are posted as well. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrHv9UP1RTjFc_6CORYKmQ 

Hampstead Public Library
Story Time
The Library has Story Time sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. For 3 to 5-year-old children, there is an indoor session at 9:30am and an outdoor session at 10:30am (same books). Infants to age 2 have Mother Goose on the Loose on Tuesdays at 9:30am. Those classes are outside unless otherwise noted. Check www.HampsteadLibrary.org for more details.

Cards for Troops
Starting on Saturday, October 1st, look for the red mailbox inside near the Hampstead Public Library’s front desk and write Holiday Cards for Troops. Now is the time to start spreading winter holiday cheer and thank the troops stationed abroad for their service. We’ll have holiday cards, paper, and envelopes available to use. You can also feel free to create cards at home and bring them in. The Pease Greeters pick-up the cards at the end of the month, and send them to the troops so that they receive them in December.

Fall Raffle Basket
The Friends of the Hampstead Public Library have a new raffle basket fundraiser on display at the Library’s front desk. This “Thankful for Fall” wire basket contains three autumn-scented candles, a stuffed flannel pumpkin, and a “thankful” décor piece. Tickets are $1 for one ticket, and $5 for six tickets. The drawing is on October 11th at 7pm. You do not have to be present to win.

Toddler Talk
Toddler Talk & Play sessions are on Thursday, October 13th and 27th at 9:30am. Advance registration is required. Refer to the calendar listing on the Library’s website. Space is limited in this special event for children ages 0 to 2. It is facilitated by the Upper Room Family Resource Center in collaboration with the Library. This is an opportunity for children to have play-based and social learning in both a structured and unstructured format. Books, crafts, snacks, and time to explore are part of the fun.

Halloween Bash
The Hampstead Public Library has a Halloween Bash on Wednesday, October 26th at 3pm. This program is geared for students in elementary and middle school who will have early school dismissal that day. Come for the fun old-fashioned games (e.g. mummy-wrap, donuts on a string, etc.) Participants leave with a goody-bag. Costumes are optional, but remember, we may get messy. Advance registration is required.

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Hampstead Trash & Recycling
Extra Trash Bag Program
The Recycling and Waste Committee, with approval from the Board of Selectmen, have started an extra trash bag program. This is a 6-month trial program and is available now. Residents will be allowed to put one trash bag a week on top of their trash (gray) cart. To view the program details, please visit https://www.hampsteadnh.us/home/news/extra-trash-bag-program

Derry Transfer Station Changes
The Derry Transfer Station has announced that they are no longer able to accept mattresses, box springs or stuffed chairs or couches over 6 feet.  

Those items can still be brought to the Kent Farm Transfer Station with a valid permit. The cost for the mattress or a box spring is $40.00. There is no additional cost for a sofa. You can also have it picked up curbside (subject to change) on the third Saturday of the month at a cost of $26.00 per item, payable in advance through the Town Clerk's office.

Swap Shop
The town Swap Shop (located at the Hampstead Transfer Station on Kent Farm Rd) will be open on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 8am-4pm for ITEM DROP OFF only - transfer station stickers are required.

The Swap Shop will be open on the 3rd Saturday of each Monday from 10am-12pm for BROWSE & TAKE HOME only - transfer station stickers are NOT required.

More information, including details about what is accepted for drop off, can be found at https://www.hampsteadnh.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif661/f/uploads/swap_shop_f...

Household Hazardous Waste
Waste Oil, car batteries and thermostats are collected at the Hampstead Town Garage on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 8am-1pm.

Hampstead Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
If you have served on foreign soil, you may be eligible to join the Hampstead VFW Post.  If you are interested, contact the Post Commander Howie Steadman at 603-329-4288.

Minutes from Recent Town Meetings
Board of Selectmen: https://www.hampsteadnh.us/node/22/minutes/2022
Conservation Committee: https://www.hampsteadnh.us/node/26/minutes/2022
Planning Board: https://www.hampsteadnh.us/node/30/minutes/2022
Recycling and Waste Disposal: https://www.hampsteadnh.us/node/32/minutes/2022
Zoning Board of Adjustment: https://www.hampsteadnh.us/node/35/minutes/2022

Upcoming Meetings and Events
You can see any upcoming committee meetings and events on the town calendar at https://www.hampsteadnh.us/calendar
 
 

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