Hampton debates whether residents should subsidize business trash pickup

By: Angeljean Chiaramida

Outlets: Seacoast Online

Published: April 18, 2026

Words: 1,061

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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HAMPTON — The town Select Board is once again weighing whether the town should continue providing trash pickup for commercial businesses — including seven‑day‑a‑week service for shops and restaurants at Hampton Beach during the summer.

Board members reopened the discussion at their April 13 meeting, saying they’ve been hearing growing concerns from taxpayers who question the fairness of residents “subsidizing” commercial trash collection through the tax base.

"We want to make sure we …

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