Selectman Looks to End Beach Development's Tax Relief

Happy Monday, Hampton and North Hampton. Here are five important things coming up this week:


1. Among the biggest happenings this week is a proposal for a controversial 100-foot structure on Hampton Beach's burned-down A Block.

The proposal, which is being submitted by the same group that stirred building height controversy earlier this summer while seeking a 65-foot structure that eventually was approved, will go before the Hampton Zoning Board of Adjustments at 7 p.m. Thursday.

2. Several big things are expected to happen at Monday night's Hampton Board of Selectmen meeting, including a motion by Selectman Phil Bean to "rescind" the tax relief granted to the Sea Spray Condominiums.

Bean said last week that a "huge source of revenue" — hundreds of thousands of dollars — was "forsaken" by a decision he never agreed with, which is why he said he'll pitch a motion to overturn it. 

Selectmen are also expected to discuss in detail several potential warrant articles for the 2014 town meeting during their 7 p.m. session, including a second attempt for a public works washdown facility.

3. There's a very important session Wednesday regarding a large project that could drastically alter the future of one community.

4. Hampton will have many visitors Monday, including some representing the White House as part of a session designed to address concerns and gather information about possible impending damage to coastal infrastructure.

5. Click here for information on this week's free shows on the Hampton Beach Seashell Stage.

For other important and fun events, be sure to check out (and add to) the Hampton-North Hampton Patch Events calendar. Also be sure to use the comments section below to tell us about what you're doing or what you think is important this week.