Town of Hampton - Lane Memorial Library

- BUILDING DEPARTMENT -
CODE ENFORCEMENT
2006 continued to be consistent and steady as to the volume of construction, permitting and inspections
that have taken place over the last several years. Although the housing market has slowed and the new
home start ups are decreasing due to the number of new and existing homes available on the market,
construction as a whole has been steady throughout the community.
As the end of year statistics show, the number of permits issued and inspections and site visits performed
has kept the Department busy and operating at the same pace as the previous five years in comparison.
Much of this work can be attributed to the remodeling, renovations, additions and overall updating of
existing homes. Many homeowners opt for this alternative when new home pricing becomes out of reach
or the market slows to where it becomes difficult to sell their home and upgrade to a newer one.
Another, and more important area of consistency, is the people who make up the Building Department
itself. This group of individuals has been working together for over six years now and the experience and
work ethic they bring to the Department is second to none.
The Building Department houses over 90 years of combined experience in the construction industry and
over 30 years of administrative/secretarial experience which together outfit the Department with the
essential tools, not only to deal with the work load, but also to insure the work is up to date, complies
with the current adopted State and Local Codes and, in turn, results in a better, safer product not only for
the individual but the community.
Part-time Electrical Inspector Robert Charette brings over 40 years experience in the construction
industry including the ownership and operation of an electrical contracting business for over 30 years.
His wealth of experience and knowledge is a staple in this Department’s operations. Assistant Building
Inspector Milon (Chuck) Marsden adds another 20+ years of experience working in all aspects of
construction with a strong understanding in all phases from design to finish. Chuck also brings a wealth
of knowledge to the health inspection aspects of the Department, especially relating to the food industry.
Chuck previously spent many years overseeing the operations of a large restaurant as manager and chef.
Ms. Eleanor Montague, who somehow manages to keep up with the demanding work load given her by
two full time and one part time inspector, as well as handling the large volume of telephone calls and
scheduling that comes into the office, accomplishes this because of over 30 years in office administration,
secretarial duties and human resource experience, including over 20 years as a legal assistant at a law firm
in Boston.
As for myself, I have been in construction over 30 years since graduating from high school. I am licensed
and certified in many aspects of the industry, owned and operated an electrical contracting business and a
construction company from 1982 through 2000 at which time I became the Building Inspector/Health
Officer/ZBA liason for the Town of Hampton. The additional experience and knowledge I have gained
over the past 7 years as the Town’s Building Inspector and working, not only with the people in the
office, but throughout the community has been exciting, challenging and rewarding and I hope this office
can continue to have a positive impact in our role servicing the community.
Respectfully submitted,
With appreciation and dedication to James Barrington, “truly a friend”.
Kevin D. Schultz, Building Inspector
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