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FY 2026-27 default budget and $1.06 million in cuts

Resident and former councilor Jodi Pinard warned the town is in its third straight default budget and urged the council not to spend money that wasn't budgeted — pointing to over $1 million in cuts made in June.

5 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 14, 2026

HighBudget

Martin Ferry Road upgrade funded

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.

9 mentionsLast discussed Sep 2, 2026

HighBudget

School Budget Vote

Hooksett voters backed school renovations but shot down the town budget, so officials now have to scramble to figure out how to pay for everyday town services. The split vote means school upgrades move ahead while town operations face funding uncertainty.

1 mentionLast discussed Mar 11, 2026