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We are a diverse group of Hampton residents from all walks of life and political persuasions. We are advocates for the Hampton taxpayer. Our objective is to assure that value is being obtained for the tax dollars that we are asked to pay. We closely scrutinize all financial issues associated with the town of Hampton and its schools as they affect taxes and advocate accordingly. We can do this very effectively since we are free of any special interest influences hence remain objective on all issues. We choose to remain anonymous so that special interests cannot focus on character assassinations but are forced to focus on the substance that we report or give recommendations on.
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Voter apathy to drive uncontrolled tax increases By Norm Silberdick @ 5:12 PM :: 15 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
The trajectory of the tax increase since 2014, is a 22% increase on an average single-family home.
The reality is that if voter apathy continues as it has in the past, your taxes will increase in an uncontrolled manner.
It is strictly up to the voters whether special interest groups will continue to prevail.
Rusty's conflict of interest unbridled By Norm Silberdick @ 9:09 AM :: 947 Views :: 2 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
Since Rusty Bridle is the Chamber of Commerce's Director of Membership Development, a position we assume includes a lucrative salary. The problem is that he did not recuse himself from the discussion and vote this past month and he made the motion that resulted in deferring any action on commercial trash collection to November 1st. If our supposition is correct that Selectman Bridle is a financially compensated employee of the Chamber of Commerce then it would be a blatant violation of the Town of Hampton Code of Ethics, Chapter 594-4, which addresses "Conflicts of Interest." If, in fact, Selectman Bridle does not receive any financial compensation from the Chamber he should clear the air and state that at the next Board of Selectmen’s meeting. Otherwise he should recuse himself from any future discussions involving the Chamber of Commerce, all issues impacting its members
Property taxes could increase by 7% By Norm Silberdick @ 9:30 AM :: 1173 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
Taxes on an average single-family home would increase from $7,024 to $7,519, almost a $500 increase. Going back 5 years to 2014, taxes will have increased by $1,500 or 26%.
The Municipal tax effort is the biggest factor in the overall increase and would rise from $21 million to $24 million or 14% if all articles pass. Proposed spending, including amounts funded by the UFB, would increase by $3.2 million over the amount approved by the voters in 2018.
Alarming Budgets By Norm Silberdick @ 7:37 PM :: 1259 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
Tax on average single family home is now virtually $7,000 By Norm Silberdick @ 7:56 AM :: 1451 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
This graph reflects spending based on the articles that actually passed in March 2018. ... In just four years the average will have risen from under $6,000 ($5,989) to almost $7,000 ($6,944).
Tax Rate By Norm Silberdick @ 9:07 AM :: 1399 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
The most recent information indicating that the tax rate may increase by 4% is truly a shocking event to Hampton Taxpayers. In our numerous articles to the Hampton Union and our presentations at the Board of Selectmen we constantly mention the need to look out for the interests of the taxpayers when the Town goes on spending sprees. Some of the items impacting our taxes are necessary some are not.
Prohibition of Public Input By Norm Silberdick @ 7:33 AM :: 1859 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
There are many talented people in Hampton who I am sure would enjoy providing their input as a means of community service. Prohibiting or otherwise suppressing our talented people from contributing causes serious, long term harm to all of us.
Tax on average single family home now Above $7,000 By Norm Silberdick @ 8:39 AM :: 2141 Views :: 0 Comments :: Tax Increase
This graph reflects estimated spending based on the articles that actually passed in March 2018. ... In just four years the average will have risen from under $6,000 ($5,989) to over $7,000 ($7,015).
RTOH MEET WITH BOS ON CABLE TV MONEY EXCESS By Jerry Znoj @ 12:40 PM :: 2127 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
On 5/21/2018 Norm Silberdick and Jerry Znoj of the Rational Taxpayers of Hampton met with the BOS to voice concerns over the revenue that has been “pouring” into the cable TV fund since 2016...
... a recent lengthy discussion was held on channel 22 where a major upgrade was discussed for channel 22 but never a cost in dollars mentioned! RTOH complained about the lack of transparency on that discussion as to the costs...
Voters desire to be part of the approval cycle By Norm Silberdick @ 6:42 AM :: 2356 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
Selectmen need to have a discussion and make a decision as to how they are going to respond to the voters desire to be part of the approval cycle for non-union wage increases that was reflected in the vote