Annual report of the Town of Hampton, New Hampshire

SNOW - We received a total of 32" of snow in 7 storms requiring
plowing, snow removal, salting and sanding of our roads. The costs of these
storms, excluding normal winter maintenance, was $48,58 1 .32 or $ 1 ,5 1 8. 1
per inch of snow. We continue to monitor salt application to our roads in
an attempt to reduce the quantity of salt for environmental considerations.
ROAD RESURFACING - Our road resurfacing and rehabilitation program
is a continuing one. During 1 991 we resurfaced Academy Ave., Briar
Rd., Dumas Ave., Island Path, Lancaster Terr., Locke Rd., and Reddington
Landing. Town personnel continue to perform usual maintenance services
such as grader shimming, pothole repair and shoulder grading where
necessary.
PAVEMENT MARKING - During the year, parking spaces, crosswalks,
slow school and stop lines throughout Town were painted. Also, center lines
and fog lines were painted where necessary.
STREET SIGNS - Street signs and traffic control signs are always a large
problem to maintain. During 1991 we installed 382 signs, mostly due to
vandalism.
SOLID WASTE -
Rubbish collection and the operation of the landfill
continues to be one of our most costly responsibilities.
During the year,
1 7,000 tons of rubbish were deposited in our landfill, including refuse taken
to our landfill by contractors, citizens, and the State.
STORMS - Hampton was hit with two major storms this year. In the first
one, Hurricane Bob, there was a lot of damage from trees blown over on
right-of-way property which took extensive cleanup efforts. A more devastating
storm was the Halloween storm which resulted in heavy damage to
property along Beach Plum Way requiring several weeks of cleanup. We
also experienced damage at Joe Billy Brown Park and heavy sand accumulation
in the Concord Street area. On both of these storms, we worked with
FEMA for which we submitted grant applications to repair the damage to
town property. One grant has been received; the second one is in process
and we expect payment in 1992.
We at Public Works encourage your comments, both positive and
negative, so that we may provide you with the best services available. Please
feel free to call us with any of your questions relating to Public Works
matters. We will continue in our efforts to be as cost effective as we possibly
can.
Respectfully submitted,
John R. Hangen
Director of Public Works
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