Tony LaCasse and David Smith voted onto Town Council

There were two openings on the Council, to LaCasse and Smith won those seats.

Shaine, Gagon and Harrington win seats on Budget committee

There were three openings on the Budget Committee so Shaine, Gagnon and Harrington won seats.
Pre-election coverage
Top story

From a gravel pit to a retail powerhouse: Can a second tax district effort work again?

A TIF district diverts tax revenue from new growth to pay it's bonds but the town gains that tax revenue once the bonds are paid.
What is a TIF? In the most basic terms, a Tax Increment Financing district is a promise about growth. Under New Hampshire law, a town can draw a boundary around a defined area and record …
More election coverage

School Facilities Bond: Hooksett voters to decide on $7.25 million: Priorities, costs and what’s at stake

At a February information meeting at Hooksett Memorial School, the Hooksett School Board and Facilities Subcommittee presented the details behind a proposed $7.25 million bond aimed at addressing …

Hooksett Town Council’s report

Dear Citizens and voters of Hooksett, The Town Council, working in conjunction with the Town Administrator, has prepared and presented this information for the benefit of the voters. The Council …

ARTICLE 7: Voters to decide on three-year DPW union contract

Hooksett voters will be asked at Town Meeting to approve a new three-year collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Hooksett and its 23 full-time Department of Public Works employees, …

Hooksett voters to decide $1.3 million bond for transfer station improvements

On Town Voting Day, Hooksett residents will decide whether to approve Article 4, a proposed $1,325,840 bond to replace the Recycling & Transfer Station scale house and rebuild the retaining wall …
Hooksett School Board member Jim Sullivan was presented with a granite award noting his 24 years of service. He is retiring from the school board but continuing to serve as a town councilor.

Hooksett warrant articles untouched at deliberative sessions, despite attempts to cut

Hooksett voters will make some hard choices on voting day, March 10. At the deliberative sessions of Town Meeting and School District Meeting in early February, attempts were made to reduce the …

Seven zoning amendments head to voters: What they mean for Hooksett

Hooksett voters will decide seven separate zoning amendments on Town Meeting Day. The proposals range from septic regulations and accessory dwelling units to major changes in commercial and …

Article 23: A $2 investment to keep Hooksett’s Village shining

On this year’s town ballot, Petition Article 23 asks voters to raise and appropriate $12,900 to fund seasonal lighting in Hooksett’s village area from December through March. This includes the …

Police union contract up for a vote

Hooksett is facing a costly proposition: pay their police officers more, or spend more money training new police officers. The Chief of Police in Londonderry contends that officers from Hooksett have …

Transparency, election law, and public accountability in Hooksett

Public confidence in local government depends on transparency, consistency, and adherence to the laws that govern elections. As Hooksett approaches its local vote, recent discussions have highlighted …
Letter from the Publisher

Town and school meetings and voter guide

Tony LaCasse,  
Publisher & Owner 
The Hooksett Bridge

Hooksett neighbors, This issue of The Hooksett Bridge is a special edition dedicated entirely to the upcoming Town and School Meeting ballot. Voting Day is Tuesday, March 10, and this paper was …

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The candidates
Todd Lizotte
Todd Lizotte
Todd Lizotte focused on delivering strong educational outcomes whileexercising disciplined fiscal stewardship that respects taxpayers Todd Lizotte is a husband, father, engineer, and …
Wayne Goertel
Wayne Goertel
Good day, I’m Wayne Goertel. I’ve served on the Hooksett School Board for six years, including the last four as Chairman. Before that, I was a member of the Hooksett Budget Committee.  …
Jillian Godbout
Jillian Godbout
I am running for a third term on the Hooksett School Board, where I currently serve as Vice Chair and Chair of the Facilities Committee. My work on the board has focused on one central goal: building …
Chau Kelley
Chau Kelley
Chau Kelley, a longtime Hooksett resident and business leader, announced her candidacy for the Hooksett School Board and Budget Committee, bringing nearly three decades of business, real estate, and …
Yury Polozov
Yury Polozov
Yury Polozov brings extensive experience from the private sector, along with a strong track record in investing and overseeing government expenditures. His dedicated volunteer service with …
George Harrington
George Harrington, MPA
George Harrington and his wife have been Hooksett residents for 45 years. George has a Master of Public Administration, from The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. He carried specializations …
Darren Greenberg
Darren Greenberg
Darren Greenberg moved to Hooksett with his wife Lindsay, son Zach, daughter Emma, and a couple of four-legged friends back in 2021. Fulfilling a desire to get more involved with local government, he …
Gary Gagnon
Gary Gagnon
My wife, Martha and I have lived in Hooksett for 44 years. We raised two children here, Philip and Andrea. I coached various teams in HYAA and served as Cub Scout Master. I recently retired …
Abigail Shaine
Abigail Shaine
Born and raised in New Hampshire, I returned to New Hampshire, after several years of practicing law in Washington, DC, to raise the daughter I adopted and practice here instead. I am an incumbent …
David Smith
David Smith
For the past 15 years, I’ve been proud to call Hooksett home. As a small business owner for over 35 years and a retired Dunbarton firefighter with 14 years of service, I understand responsibility, …
John Pennell
John Pennell
I ask the people of Hooksett not to vote for me in this upcoming Town Council election. Due to unexpected circumstances, I have had to move out of Hooksett. Although my name will remain on the …
Jeffrey Nyhan
Jeffrey Nyhan
While I tend to shy away from talking about myself, I wanted to take a moment to share a bit about my background and why I’m running for election. I’m married with two children, and I grew up in …
Antonio ‘Tony’ LaCasse
Antonio ‘Tony’ LaCasse
My name is Antonio LaCasse — though most know me as “Tony,” and some even call me “Mr. Hooksett.” In 2004, my parents moved my triplet siblings and I from Pittsfield, NH to Hooksett for …
Keith Judge
Keith Judge
I am proud to be running for Town Council in Hooksett, the community my family and I have called home since 2020. For the past decade, I have served as a Business Agent for Teamsters Local …
Local Business

GE Aerospace continues to invest in Hooksett community

James Florio, Site Leader for GE Aerospace in Hooksett (third from left) was on hand for the unveiling of Pinkerton Academy’s new Roland MDX-50 Milling Machine. Also pictured is Ernie Biron, Engineering Instructor and VEX Robotics Advisor, (first from left) and Pinkerton Academy Headmaster Dr. Timothy J. Powers (second from right).
GE Aerospace recently announced a $1 billion investment in its US-based factories and supply chain to increase jet engine safety, quality, and delivery and cycle times. The company has earmarked $16 …

Something for Everyone 

Like so many businesses, All Seasons Resale Shop was born in a garage.   For several years, licensed realtor Helena Mills operated a consignment business out of her garage to help her …

Hooksett company tackles textile waste and clothing insecurity

Bulging capsacks filled with hundreds of pounds of unwanted clothes, shoes, and accessories are stacked nearly floor to ceiling in Apparel Impact’s 16,000-square-foot warehouse. Multiple …
Previous Local News

Information sessions address school roof, future warrant articles

Representatives from the contracting firms, the facilities subcommittee, and the school district were on hand to answer questions from  Hooksett citizens at an informational meeting last month.

Two years ago, the Hooksett school board proposed a warrant article that covered all the repairs and replacements necessary at all three Hooksett schools. It was defeated. Last year, the school board …

Cheers to chartering celebration

What an unforgettable evening! Our Cheers to Chartering Celebration was filled with fellowship, meaningful connections, and inspiring moments that reminded us why service matters. We were honored to …

Youth Corner

Hooksett lacrosse wraps up

HOOKSETT – Hooksett Youth Lacrosse completed another fall season of Skills and Drills training. They use this time for specific training with coaches and to allow a smaller coach-to-player …
3-4 Winner – Team Paquette Pools

HYAA soccer invites kids to join

HOOKSETT – As the fall soccer season comes to a close, the Hooksett Youth Athletic Association wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to all its families, volunteers and sponsors who made this …
Clubs and groups
Diners enjoy a Thanksgiving-style spread at the 2024 Key Club dinner at Pembroke Academy.
Key Club readies for annual senior citizen dinner
The Pembroke Academy Key Club is looking forward to its largest event of the year, hosting local senior citizens for a holiday dinner. The club, which is a student-led, nonprofit community …
Top Stories from the Suncook Times
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A village on the rise: Suncook’s path forward

Northerly View along Main St. in Suncook Village dressed up for fall.

Suncook Village has always had a sense of pride. Pride for the name and what it means to be a Suncook native. For many who live in this historic part of Pembroke and Allenstown it’s the only …

From the Publisher

Suncook is a Special Place and Deserves This Newspaper

Tony LaCasse 
Publisher & Owner 
The Suncook Times &
The Hooksett Bridge

When I first opened my real estate business in the historic Clock Tower building on Main Street in Suncook Village, I quickly realized how special this place truly is. ... …