Judge dismisses Hampton taxpayers’ lawsuit over rising property taxes

By: Max Sullivan

Outlets: Portsmouth Herald

Published: January 23, 2026

Words: 932

Last Updated: 4 days, 16 hours ago

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HAMPTON — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by more than 70 Hampton taxpayers who argued the town’s 2024 revaluation — which led to increased tax bills — was conducted unfairly and unlawfully.

The group, led by former selectwoman Regina Barnes‑Player, represented themselves during a Jan. 8 hearing in Rockingham Superior Court. More than 100 people filled the courtroom to capacity as Barnes‑Player and town attorneys presented arguments …

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