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 …

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 …

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 …

This July, the Hooksett School Board’s Facilities Subcommittee will begin a key phase of its restructured school renovation process—and the public is invited to take part. Community …

ALLENSTOWN – The warm sun was shining low over the Merrimack River as numerous Allenstown officials gathered at the end of the day on Oct. 21 for the dedication of Allenstown’s Rail …

HOOKSETT – The 220 voters attending the deliberative session of Hooksett School District Meeting on Feb. 7 were largely supportive of the spending presented, making no changes to the seven …

With last year’s town vote, there was a major change in the Hooksett Town Charter and Rules of Procedure. The first change is the elimination of districts. The second change is reducing the …

HOOKSETT – While voters at the deliberative session of Town Meeting reduced the cost of just one warrant article, their frustrating over rising taxes was made clear.   More than 100 …

Hooksett’s budget process is well underway. On the town side of the budget, the town administrator begins the process in March with the update of the Capital Improvements Program. A capital …

I had the pleasure of interviewing Vice Chairman Town Councilor James Sullivan for this issue of Town Council Spotlight. I cannot say enough good things about this long time Hooksett resident. He has …