Politics & Government
Hampton 2022 Town, School Election Results
Budget, several articles approved; Barnes ousted from selectmen's seat; hand count of ballots petitions rejected.

HAMPTON, NH — Here are the unofficial results from the March 8, 2022, town and school elections in Hampton.
Town Races
Board of Selectmen, one three-year seat.
- Amy Hansen: 2,534
- Regina Barnes: 1,221
Town Clerk, one three-year position.
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- Shirley Doheny: 2,997
Planning Board, one two-year seat.
- Write-in
Budget Committee, two three-year seats.
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- A. Matthew Saunders: 1,946
- Michael Plouffe: 1,527
- Joyce Skaperdas: 1,458
Budget Committee, one one-year seat.
- Steven Henderson: 2,527
Zoning Board, one three-year seat.
- Nichole Duggan: 1,881
- Bryan Provo Provencal: 1,207
Planning Board, two three-year seats.
- Keith Lessard: 2,170
- Sharon Mullen: 1,871
- Brendan McNamara: 1,538
Town Moderator, one two-year position.
- Robert Casassa: 3,002
Supervisor of the Checklist, one six-year position.
- Kathleen Edgar: 2,937
Trustee of the Trust Funds, one three-year position.
- Warren MacKensen: 2,732
Library Trustee, two three-year seats.
- Sheila Ewell: 2,506
- Chris Hendry: 2,232
Town Articles
Article 2: Expand Definition of Impervious Surface for Decks, approved
Article 3: Amend Definition of Condominium, approved
Article 4: Rename section of Wetlands Conservation District to Restricted Uses, Prohibited Uses, and Other Standards, approved
Article 5: Allow Domesticated Chickens with Building Department Approval in Certain Districts, approved
Article 6: Regulations For Food Trucks On Private Property, approved
Article 7: Limit Display Of Residential Banners to No More than 14 Days, approved
Article 8: Approve Interstate Corridor Overlay District On I-95, approved
Article 9: Approve $7 million to reconstruct High Street paving, sidewalks, and drainage, approved
Article 10: Approve $15.7 million for a wastewater treatment plant, approved
Article 11: 2022 Budget ($30.2 million; default budget set at $30.18 million), approved
Article 12: Hampton Police Association Sergeants Collective Bargaining Agreement ($111K across 4 years), approved
Article 13: Hampton Police Association Patrolman Collective Bargaining Agreement ($664K across 4 years), approved
Article 14: Employ two additional full-time police patrolmen ($149K), approved
Article 15: Employ two additional DPW laborers ($105K), approved
Article 16: Employ four additional firefighter for the rescue department ($310K in 2022; $413K in 2023), approved
Article 17: Expand Parks Foreman from 28 hours to 40 hours ($31K), approved
Article 18: Expand Conservation Coordinator from 28 hours to 40 hours ($38K), approved
Article 19: Purchase a new fire engine ($825K), approved
Article 20: Parking lot and area improvements ($504K; $304K in state highway block grants offset), approved
Article 21: Parks and Recreation Additional Office and Program Space ($500K), approved
Article 22: DPW Equipment Purchases including backhoe and plow ($354K), approved
Article 23: Road Improvements ($300K), approved
Article 24: Purchase 22 aces on North Shore Road ($268K; $80K from Conservation Fund), approved
Article 25: Establish Contingency Fund ($200K), rejected.
Article 26: Approve Transfer to 21 Human Service Agencies ($184K), approved
Article 27: New Flooring in Tuck Building ($150K), approved
Article 28: Upgrade Hampton Police HQ Security ($150K), approved
Article 29: Withdraw $90K from criminal justice forfeiture program, approved
Article 30: $50K for cemeteries maintenance, approved
Article 31: $40K for pedestrian and traffic safety capital reserve fund, approved
Article 32: $28K for firefighter equipment capital reserve fund, approved
Article 33: Petition: $3K to offset the cost of the Christmas parade for 2022, approved
Article 34: Petition: $1K for CASA recruitment, approved
Article 35: Petition: $3K for Society of St. Vincent de Paul, approved
Article 36: Petition: $3 million to mill and overlay Winnacunnet Road from Lafayette Road to Ocean Boulevard, rejected
Article 37: Petition: Adopt mosquito control ordinance, rejected
Article 38: Petition: Modernize mosquito management, rejected
Article 39: Petition: Hand count all election ballots, rejected
Article 40: Petition: Hand count all election ballots, rejected
Article 41: Petition: Change polling close time to 7 p.m. to match neighboring communities, rejected
Article 42: Petition: Resolution to support the end of puppy mills in New Hampshire, approved
Winnacunnet Cooperative School Races
School Board, one three-year seat.
- Tamara Le: 1,337
- Henry Marsh: 1,235
Budget Committee (North Hampton), one three-year seat.
- Jamie Marston: 2,416
Budget Committee (Seabrook), one one-year seat
- Write-in
Winnacunnet School Articles
Article 1: School Operating Budget ($29.5 million; default budget set at $29.2 million), approved
Article 2: Auditorium Lighting at Winnacunnet High School ($80K), approved
Article 3: Roof Replacement on Technology Education Building at Winnacunnet High School ($295K), approved
Article 4: Athletic Field Lighting at Winnacunnet High School ($135K), approved
Article 5: Health Care Expendable Trust ($50K), approved
Article 6: Fund Balance Retention, approved
Hampton School District Races
School Board, two three-year seats
- Leslie Shepard: 2,360
- Virginia Bridle Russell: 2,073
Hampton School District Articles
Article 1: Operating Budget ($25 million; default budget set at $24.7 million), approved
Article 2: Seacoast Educational Association Collective Bargaining Agreement ($1.65 million across 3 years), approved
Article 3: Seacoast Educational Support Professionals Association Collective Bargaining Agreement ($246K across 3 years), approved
Article 4: Long-term Maintenance at Marston and Centre school buildings and grounds ($300K), approved
Article 5: Child Benefit Services ($65K), approved
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