Summary
A $2M grant was secured for the Martin Ferry Road upgrade, with a block grant and impact fees covering the rest of the $2.8M project.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2.8M total project, funded by a $2M grant, block grant carryover and impact fees.
Drivers and residents along Martin Ferry Road.
If the warrant fails, road conditions would decline with only patch-and-crack maintenance.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Town Council Budget Review - Sep 2, 2026
The $600,000 a year voters gave road paving in 2022 runs out after this fiscal year. The town plans to ask voters again via warrant article instead of putting it in the operating budget — some councilors want it in the budget as a necessity, others see the warrant route as more transparent.
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Sep 1, 2026
The base budget contains no road paving money because the 2022 voter-approved $600,000 annual boost expires this year. The Town plans to ask voters for a new warrant article, but some councilors wonder if paving should just be in the operating budget so it doesn't hinge on one vote.
Budget Committee - May 28, 2026
A $2M grant was secured for the Martin Ferry Road upgrade, with a block grant and impact fees covering the rest of the $2.8M project.
Hooksett gets $2M boost for road work near SNHU
Hooksett gets $2M boost for road work near SNHU New Hampshire Union Leader
Town Council - May 27, 2026
A $2 million federal grant came through for the Martin Ferry Road realignment, culvert-to-bridge conversion, and stream work; block grant and impact fee funds cover the rest of the $2.8M cost.
TIF Advisory Committee - May 26, 2026
Hooksett finally won a $2 million federal grant toward the $2.8 million Martin's Ferry Road/North River Road realignment, culvert removal, and bridge project, thanks to help from Congressman Pappas's and Senator Shaheen's offices.
Town Council - May 13, 2026
HUD approved $2 million toward the Martins Ferry Roadway/Bridge project — a win after years of trying — but Councilor Smith pressed on whether the town can spend it given voters rejected the road bonding before. The remaining ~$800K comes from block grant funds and impact fees.
Zoning Board of Adjustment - May 12, 2026
A congressionally directed spending application for the Martin Ferry Roadway/Bridge project was approved for $2 million. Councilor Smith questioned spending money residents haven't approved, and the administrator agreed to explain the remaining funding sources.
Capital Improvement Plan Committee - May 6, 2026
After years of stops and starts, Hooksett just learned it won a $2 million federal grant for the chronically failing Martins Ferry Road.
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