🌱 Patch AM: Why Hampton’s court sent four Seabrook workers back to their jobs

Morning Hampton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Hampton’s court sent four Seabrook workers back to their jobs
• Hampton community mourns the passing of resident Jay Wikan Clark

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Market and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Colder; windy in the morning, with a high of 36 and low of 32 degrees.
• Sunday: Turning sunny; breezy, temps: high: 43, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Mostly sunny; windy, colder, with a high of 30 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 4 of 5 Seabrook employees back to work after theft charges dropped (seacoastonline.com) — Hampton District Court has dismissed theft and fraud charges against four Seabrook public works employees, allowing them to return to their town jobs, while one co-worker still faces felony charges and a 2026 trial. The case centers on alleged misuse of a Seabrook town credit card, with judges citing statutes of limitations and inaccurate complaints in dropping several cases.
   

• Obituary: Jay W. Clark July 21, 1958 - Nov 12, 2025 (petersburgpilot.com) — Hampton is mourning the loss of longtime resident Jay Wikan Clark, who made his home here after adventurous years fishing in Alaska and recently died in town after battling pancreatic cancer. Remembered for his humor, love of people, and community spirit, he built a warm life in Hampton filled with family, friends, and volunteer coaching for local youth.
   

📸 Around Hampton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hampton

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 21

• Holiday Market
  Dough Craft Pizza, 2454 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday December 21

• Santa at the Goat (Hampton)
  The Goat , 20 L St , Hampton
  11:00 am

Monday December 22

• Letters to Santa: Craft day
  Dogtopia of North Hampton , 45 Lafayette Rd , North Hampton
  7:00 am
• Select Board
  Hampton, NH Calendar , Select Board Room 100 Winnacunnet Road , Hampton
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Service
  525 Lafayette Rd , Hampton
  7:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Select Board - Canceled
  Hampton, NH Calendar , Select Board Room 100 Winnacunnet Road , Hampton
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• NYE at The Ashworth By The Sea Hotel
  Ashworth by the Sea , 295 Ocean Blvd , Hampton
  6:00 pm

📣 Hampton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 20

• All Ages Art Creations: Jewelry Supplies are Back!
  North Hampton Public Library , 237A Atlantic Avenue , North Hampton
  9:30 am
• The Orchard Chapel Candlelight Carol Sing
  Applecrest Farm Orchards , 133 Exeter Rd , Hampton Falls
  6:00 pm
• A Charlie Brown Christmas with the Heather Pierson Trio
  143 Exeter Rd , Hampton Falls
  8:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• Winter Market and Drone Show at The Brook
  The Brook , 319 New Zealand Rd , Seabrook
  10:00 am
• The Orchard Chapel Candlelight Carol Sing, 12/21/25 at 5pm — The Word Barn
  143 Exeter Rd , Hampton Falls
  10:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Matinee Mondays - Freakier Friday (PG)
  North Hampton Public Library , 239 Atlantic Ave , North Hampton
  2:00 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Hampton PatchAM possible:

• Dogtopia of North Hampton — (475) 338-3501
  Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness
• Gary M Albert CPA AFC CFSWC — (603) 918-4978
  No fee initial consultation.
• Tami Mallett Realtor — (603) 986-4300
  Your Seacoast Real Estate Connection
• Dough Craft Pizza — (617) 957-1809
  Dough Craft Pizza is open Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30am.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Xfinity/ Comcast rates are going up starting Saturday Dec 20, 2025 check your bills..
  Guess im canceling my subscription Need to get me a smart TV to start streaming... (Nextdoor North Beach)

• ARCH posted a job opening for CNC Swiss Machinist in Seabrook. Apply here.
• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Seabrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hampton Beach

• New Album 'Midnight Souvenirs' Showcases Peter Wolf's Songwriting (1019therock.com)

Hampton Falls

• Seacoast NH Greenway rail trail expansion back on track in Seabrook (seacoastonline.com)

Seabrook

Ok Hampton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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