Stratham Energy Commission plans to present power-supply alternatives to the Select Board. Commission member Michael Welty is coordinating on multiple fronts: following up with Parks and Recreation on a community education session, overseeing energy conservation at Stratham Memorial School, and
Stratham Planning Board conditionally approves Citizens Bank expansion. The board unanimously approved six waivers for the bank's 36 Portsmouth Avenue site plan amendment, allowing closure of the drive-through while retaining a drive-up ATM, updated landscaping, and an electric vehicle charging
Zoning Board postpones Wood addition variance, cites unresolved deed right of way. Michael Wood sought approval for an 800-square-foot side addition at his Residential Agricultural-zoned property in Tax Map 22, Lot 90, requesting a variance to reduce the required 20-foot setback to six inches. The
Trustees of the Trust Funds concluded settlement transfer of Stratham Fair operational funds totaling $102,830.20 to the Stratham Volunteer Fire Department Association following approval by the Select Board, SVFD, and state Charitable Trusts Unit. The Trustees established the Lane Property Trust
Stratham Trustees of the Trust Funds approve historic Samuel Lane property trust. The Trustees created a new Lane Property Trust to manage the Samuel Lane Homestead at 132 Portsmouth Avenue following the town's receipt of the deed, with the Lane Heirs pledging $500,000 incrementally over the next
Stratham Select Board unanimously approves $9M budget with 2.9 percent tax increase. Town Administrator Tim Roache presented an operating budget of $9,032,662, reflecting adjustments for winter salt usage made in response to current conditions. Vice Chair Allison Knab raised concerns about a
Stratham Conservation Commission endorses manufacturing facility application with wetland and parking conditions. The commission reviewed an application from Packer Brook Holdings for a 6,100-square-foot manufacturing office and shop at 170 Portsmouth Avenue, approving the conditional use permit
Stratham Library appoints alternate trustee, launches strategic planning. The Wiggin Memorial Library trustees voted unanimously to offer Jenny Hinson the alternate trustee position and to create a strategic planning steering committee with two trustees and two staff members working with a
The Stratham Recreation Commission approved a $20,000 budget for a new Teen Coordinator position and advanced facility and program initiatives. Parks and Recreation Director Seth Hickey reported on ongoing projects including a Stevens Park contract with Emmanuel Engineering, renovations to the SHP