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🌱 Patch AM: What the new Hampton liquor store lease could mean for revenues
Coming up: Newfields Town-Wide Yard Sale! on the Hampton Patch calendar

Hello again Hampton! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What the new Hampton liquor store lease could mean for revenues
- Former Hampton police chief takes over UNH campus police leadership
- How a Hampton shop ended up at Olivia Rodrigo's festival
Also on today's calendar: Newfields Town-Wide Yard Sale! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lawmakers OK Hampton liquor store lease amid lawsuit (unionleader.com) — State lawmakers have advanced a long-term lease for a new Hampton state liquor store, with a guaranteed minimum base rent projected at $33 million and additional percentage rents on sales, fuel, and EV charging. Some officials questioned whether the terms match revenue potential compared with Hooksett, and the lease now heads to the Executive Council for possible approval as early as next month.
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• Hobbs named UNH Campus Police Chief (wzid.com) — Former Hampton Police Chief David Hobbs has been named the new Chief of Campus Police for the University of New Hampshire, overseeing safety operations across Durham, Manchester, and Concord. Hobbs, who led Hampton's department until 2022, steps into the role after his predecessor resigned, with an official swearing-in ceremony planned for early October.
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• Seacoast business featured in Olivia Rodrigo's music festival (wmur.com) — A Hampton-based small business, Kaylie Reads at the Live Freely Market, just scored a major spotlight by selling its pressed-flower bookmarks at Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields music festival. Owner Kaylie Lathrop says the experience has boosted her confidence and drive as she continues growing her Seacoast shop's bookmarks, stickers, book art, and surprise book series.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hampton
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★ Featured events ★
- Newfields Town-Wide Yard Sale! →
Newfields
8:00 am - Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Social Events Subcommittee →
444 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
7:00 pm - Alien Ant Farm at Wally's →
Wally's Pub, 144 Ashworth Ave, Hampton
9:00 pm - Select Board →
Hampton, NH Calendar, Select Board's Meeting Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
7:00 pm - Monthly Meeting of the Hampton Democrats →
Hampton United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road, Hampton
6:30 pm - Planning Board →
Hampton, NH Calendar, Select Board Meeting Room 100 Winnacunnet Raod, Hampton
7:00 pm - AM Coffee Connection - Tuck Museum
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, 47 Winnacunnet Rd, Hampton
8:00 am - Book Sale →
Lane Memorial Library, 2 Academy Ave, Hampton
9:00 am - OCT. 17/18 11th Annual Great New England Fall Craft & Artisan Show - Milford, NH →
The Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Rd, Milford
10:00 am - OCT. 17/18 11th Annual Great New England Fall Craft & Artisan Show - Milford, NH →
The Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Rd, Milford
10:00 am - New England Fall Organ Festival →
First Parish Cong Church, 218 Central Ave, Dover
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Seabrook. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Assistant Manager 25708 in Seabrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hampton Beach
- Patricia J. Verre (plymouthindependent.org)
- The Flying Monkey's Monster Mash Karaoke Night In Plymouth, NH (wokq.com)
- SLOMOSA to Join CLUTCH for Fall U.S. Tour Starting October 16 (broadwayworld.com)
Hampton Falls
- 5 Best Apple Cider Donuts in New Hampshire (wokq.com)
Seabrook
- This New Hampshire All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Spot Is Worth The Drive For One Seriously Big Feast (takingthekids.com)
Ok Hampton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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