1963 - Lane Memorial Library

6 HAMPTON TOWN REPORT
REPORT OF SELECTMEN & TOWN MANAGER
At the close of the year 1963 the town had a net
budget surplus of $32,411.58. Funds have been reserved
for all incompleted projects previously voted.
During 1963 a new Police Station was constructed
in the Ashworth Avenue parking lot. This is the
first new Police Station built in the State for over
thirty-five years. We urge you to visit the station and
see what your tax dollars have purchased.
For over 20 years the town has been faced with
a drainage problem on High Street and at Five Corners.
Under a state-aid construction program the
project has been started. When the drainage system
is completed in 1964 it will be possible to extend
the drainage lines to the low point in Mace Road.
Funds have been reserved for the Mace Road drain.
The Town Manager plan was adopted 10 years
ago. Since that time population and the assessed valuation
have more than doubled. Many land areas
have been developed creating greatly expanded town
services effecting all departments. In addition to this,
the State has turned many miles of road over to the
town for future maintenance. Our schools have experienced
a like growth with corresponding increases
in costs. Therefore, while the growth of the town
has nearly doubled, and all services have been maintained,
the tax rate has not increased correspondingly.
The tax rate in 1955 was $44.00 ; in 1963, which
included $80,000 for a new police station, the rate
was $69.00.
We feel the Town Manager plan is a satisfactory
and progressive form of government. However, due
to legislative restrictions on the town form of government,
thought should be given to alternative
forms if our growth continues. In the near future a
order.
comprehensive study may be in
KENNETH D. BOEHNER
Town Manager
LAWRENCE C. HACKETT
ROBERT H. DANELSON, JR.
NOEL W. SALOMON
Board of Selectmen