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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hooksett public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Review of Hooksett fire rules
Councilor Duhaime wants a look at local fire rules that go beyond state code, citing costly requirements on businesses. The chief offered transparency; councilors will send specific questions instead of forming a committee.
Fire department overtime and frozen position
The fire budget carries about $420,000 in overtime to cover a frozen full-time position, and the department says it wouldn't save money by unfreezing it. Overtime has held steady around $400-420K for years just to maintain minimum staffing at two firehouses.
Merchants snow storage and vehicle storage complaints
Merchants' fleet leasing division needs a dealer license at its Central Park Drive office to keep processing titles and auction access after splitting from its retail arm — but the zoning doesn't allow dealerships there. The board wants airtight conditions so the variance can't be used for a real dealership later.