James Sullivan

TIF district and Exit 10 infrastructure

New development expands the commercial tax base, which officials say takes pressure off residential taxpayers.

Town administrator recruitment

$15,000 contract plus up to $1,500 in advertising; a resident estimated an in-house search could save $14,500 or more.

Sewer extension across the Merrimack River to west-side businesses

$1 million from the TIF fund, which holds $2.4 million and raises about $625,000 a year — no direct property tax impact, supporters say.

Health insurance premium spike

2% overall premium decrease versus the 12% increase assumed in the budget — about a 14% favorable swing.

Merchants snow storage and vehicle storage complaints

Without the license, Merchants' fleet disposal business and out-of-state sales would be disrupted.

Heaney landlocked parcel behind Cawley School

About $75,000 for roughly 80 acres — well below what a developer might pay.

Outdated impact fee ordinance and Brady Sullivan waiver request

Developers would pay for the studies; the town gains data to plan fire staffing and equipment budgets.

FY 2028 operating budget

The proposed budget is $22,614,964 — less than 3% over the current year, which directly shapes your tax rate.

Hackett Hill Road / Main Street intersection project

The engineering agreement's rate is increasing; exact figures pending NHDOT review.

Thompson Avenue construction damage unresolved

One resident reports over $7,000 in vehicle damage plus unresolved driveway repair costs.

Assistant Town Administrator / Community Development Director reorganization

About $96,400 salary plus benefits, funded within this year's budget using vacancy savings rather than a new warrant article.

FY 2026-27 default budget

If the tax cap passes, it could limit how much school spending — and therefore your tax bill — can grow.

Fuel storage tanks proposed behind Autumn Run

Could affect nearby commercial and residential property values — evidence requested from a real estate professional.

Martin Ferry Road upgrade funded

$2.8M total project, funded by a $2M grant, block grant carryover and impact fees.

Hooksett Village water precinct supply needs

Not finalized; Bow's pipe project carries roughly $4 million in potential DES funding, and the Manchester interconnection option carries a steep upfront fee.

Holiday lighting warrant article for village area

Would add $12,900 in town spending if voters approve it in March.

Part-Time Assistant Finance Director Position

The part-time assistant finance director drives the Finance budget up 21.58% (~$70,000); the code officer contributes to Community Development's 8.12% rise.

FY 2027-28 warrant articles

Combined warrant requests total roughly $760,000, two articles drawn from fund balance.

Town employee salary competitiveness

$12,375 for the study and $11,669 added to the FY2027-2028 budget, bringing the total to $22,626,633.

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

She flagged $37,645 in potential unbudgeted costs from the MRI contract and Assistant TA position combined.

Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

Adjournment

Consent Agenda (donations)

Appointment of Matthew Foley to ZBA

Warrant article: $264,000 CDL plow truck

Warrant article: $14,200 electronic poll pads

Building maintenance reserve reduced to $150,000

Parks/Rec and conservation reserve at $60,000

DPW drainage reserve at $30,000

Automated collection equipment reserve at $30,000

Dumpsters and curbside barrels, $26,500

IT capital reserve at $40,000

Fire apparatus reserve at $225,000

Fire radio reserve cut to $150,000

Fire air packs and tools reserve, $80,000

Accept University Circle, Alumni Drive, Crawford Lane as public roads

Underwood Engineering contract, $48,000

Light Up the Village approvals

Approval of October 14 minutes

Public: October 14, 2026

DPW drainage reserve at $30,000

Fire radio reserve cut to $150,000

Accept University Circle, Alumni Drive, Crawford Lane as public roads

Site plan amendment — 2 College Park Drive CO release (Chelmsford Hooksett Properties LLC)

to seal the non-public meeting minutes

to enter into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II (a) at 7:42p

to seal the non-public meeting minutes

to accept a $2,000 donation from Estelle Smith to the Town of Hooksett Conservation Commission for a bench with a plaque at Heads Pond per RSA 31:95-b, III (b).

to enter into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II (a) at 9:09p

to recommend the Revaluation Capital Reserve article in the amount of $220,000 to be funded from the fund balance

to recommend the Fire Prevention Vehicle article in the amount of $90,000

to recommend the two police cruisers article to be funded from the fund balance in the amount of $150,000

to recommend Police detail warrant as presented

to accept a donation from Friends of Hooksett Youth Athletics valued at $6,010.00 to the Town of Hooksett, Public Works Department Parks and Recreation Division per RSA 31:95- e, II.

to accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator to reorganize the Administration Department in elevating the Project Coordinator's position to Assistant Town Administrator with all of the dutie

TIF Sewer Pipe — Merrimack River Crossing ($1,000,000)

Cited benefits from the Exit 11 TIF district and supported getting the pipeline under the river

Accept HYAA donation of $6,010 for Donati field lighting repairs

Accept $2,000 Estelle N. Smith Trust donation for Heads Pond bench

Recommend Revaluation Capital Reserve warrant article — $220,000

Recommend Fire Prevention Vehicle warrant article — $90,000

Recommend two police cruisers warrant article — $150,000 from fund balance

Recommend police detail warrant article as presented

Assistant Town Administrator reorganization

Cited the town's prior positive experience with the position

Non-public sessions under RSA 91-A:3, II(a)

Accept HYAA/Friends of Hooksett Youth Athletics donation ($6,010) for Donati field lighting repairs

Enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(a)

to accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator to reorganize the Administration Department in elevating the Project Coordinator's position to Assistant Town Administrator with all of the dutie

to recommend the Fire Prevention Vehicle article in the amount of $90,000

TIF expenditure of $1 million for Merrimack River sewer pipe crossing

Traffic will be addressed in 2028 and the Exit 11 TIF district shows the benefits such investment can bring.

Accept $2,000 Estelle N. Smith Trust donation for bench at Heads Pond

Recommend $220,000 Revaluation Capital Reserve warrant article

Recommend $90,000 Fire Prevention Vehicle warrant article

Recommend $150,000 police cruisers warrant article

Recommend police detail warrant article

Assistant Town Administrator reorganization

The town previously had this position and it was helpful.

to enter into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II (a) at 7:42p

to recommend the two police cruisers article to be funded from the fund balance in the amount of $150,000

Accept $2,000 Estelle N. Smith Trust donation for Heads Pond bench

Revaluation capital reserve warrant article, $220,000 from fund balance

Fire prevention vehicle warrant article, $90,000

Two police cruisers warrant article, $150,000 from fund balance

Police capital reserve warrant article, $150,000

Police detail warrant article

to accept a donation from Friends of Hooksett Youth Athletics valued at $6,010.00 to the Town of Hooksett, Public Works Department Parks and Recreation Division per RSA 31:95- e, II.

to seal the non-public meeting minutes

to accept a $2,000 donation from Estelle Smith to the Town of Hooksett Conservation Commission for a bench with a plaque at Heads Pond per RSA 31:95-b, III (b).

to recommend the Revaluation Capital Reserve article in the amount of $220,000 to be funded from the fund balance

to recommend Police detail warrant as presented

TIF Sewer Pipe — Merrimack River Crossing, $1 million

cited traffic improvements coming in 2028 and benefits similar to the Exit 11 TIF

Assistant Town Administrator reorganization

said the town previously had the position and it allowed for smooth transitions