Hancock residents approved several warrant articles during their 2013 town meeting. The Executive appropriation was set at $185,708, while Police received $238,151 and Fire got $86,504. The town allocated $467,915 to Highways & Streets and budgeted $344,641 for Public Safety. Other appropriations included $107,894 for Solid Waste Disposal and $76,048 for the Library.
Source: https://www.hancocknh.org/Documents/Departments/Town Clerk/Annual Town Reports and Meetings/town-report-2013.pdf?t=202410011629280
Residents elected Peter Webster to the Select Board (373 votes), Thomas Shevenell as Water Commissioner (392), and Joan Joseph as Town Clerk (396). Voters approved four zoning ordinance amendments. Article 2 passed 365-29 to improve definitions, readability, and reduce inconsistencies. Articles 3, 4, and 5 also passed, modifying mixed-use dwelling permits, removing frontage requirements, and lifting dimensional restrictions on trailers.
Financial articles approved authorized bonding $520,000 for a four-year paving project starting summer 2026 (passed with 96% affirmative votes) and $380,000 for a Federal Lead and Copper Rule inventory (98.5% affirmative). Residents authorized a five-year lease/purchase for a new six-wheel dump truck at $285,000, appropriating $64,513 for the first payment. The operating budget of $3,797,433 passed unanimously. Several capital reserve funds were augmented, including the Fire Station Addition and Renovation Fund, amended from $75,000 to $100,000 via public motion for federal grant matching.
Appointments included Neal Cass, Hunt Dowse, Linda Coughlan, and Brad Geer as Ballot Clerks. Moderator Richard Haskins announced the Windy Row bridge closure as soon as April 1st due to structural deterioration, with a public information session scheduled for March 23rd at 6:30 P.M. to discuss logistics and detours.
Source: https://www.hancocknh.org/Documents/Departments/Town Clerk/Annual Town Reports and Meetings/9 - 2026 Town Meeting Minutes.PDF?t=202605260820290
Minutes were approved. Budget changes kept the overall total the same. Revenue numbers are pending. The DPW plan was changed to delay paving gravel roads. Updates confirmed Summer Camp will extend to 6 weeks with 3 counselors and ages 6-12. Linda declined the PD administration position, and hiring a full-time administrator was approved. For the Fire Station, the project cost is expected to exceed $1.3 million. The USDA grant is a reimbursement, requiring a bond for the full project. FD will report costs to Selectboard by 1/14/2026. The bond meeting on 1/26/2026 will not include the Fire Station request. Key dates are: Deliberative Session on 3/14/2026, Voting Day on 3/10/2026, and the next BAC meeting on 1/28/2026.
Source: https://www.hancocknh.org/Documents/Boards Committees/A to M/Budget Advisory Committee/Agenda and Minutes/2026/BUDGET COMMITTEE MTG NOTES Approved 010726.pdf?t=202602030831320
Residents elected Virginia Smith (Selectman), David Drasba (Common Commissioner), Stephen Pope (Water Commissioner), Neal Cass (Library Trustee), Paul Faber (Trustee of Trust Funds), Timothy J. Lord (Cemetery Trustee), and Dan Harper (School Board Representative). Voters approved Amendment No. 1 to the Zoning Ordinance (476 Yes, 49 No) and a $465,000 bond for paved road improvements (126 Yes, 9 No). A general municipal operating budget of $3,790,885 passed after a $10,000 amendment.
The meeting authorized $75,000 for a new police vehicle and established a $25,000 assessment for the Fire Department. Several capital reserve funds were created or funded: Fire Station Addition ($75,000), Fire Department Vehicle ($17,000), IT ($15,000), Road Pavement ($10,000), Bridge ($50,000), Building ($20,000), DPW Machinery ($70,000), Meetinghouse ($10,000), Police Vehicle ($30,000), and Revaluation ($10,000). The Town also readopted the $750 Veterans Tax Credit.
Source: https://www.hancocknh.org/Documents/Departments/Town Clerk/2025 Town Meeting Minutes.pdf?t=202505131251500
Hancock residents voted overwhelmingly to pass all 22 warrant articles at the March 16 meeting. Voters elected Betsy Villaume as Selectman (453 votes) and approved the $3,539,991 operating budget. Key appropriations included $390,210 for the Middle Road Bridge, utilizing $213,577 from capital reserves. Residents also authorized a $145,000 lease for a new dump truck. All three proposed zoning ordinance amendments passed with roughly a 9:1 ratio. Multiple capital reserve funds were established or funded using unassigned fund balance, including $15,000 for police vehicles, $50,000 for DPW equipment, $28,000 for revaluation, and $40,000 for bridges. Expendable trust funds were approved for the Meetinghouse clock ($20,882) and Fire Department equipment ($9,045). The meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m. following the acceptance of town reports.
Source: https://www.hancocknh.org/Documents/Departments/Town Clerk/Annual Town Reports and Meetings/Minutes/2024 Town Meeting Minutes.pdf?t=202410011652160