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NH 2025 elections March 11: Where to vote in Seacoast towns

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March 9, 2025

NH 2025 elections March 11: Where to vote in Seacoast towns

New Hampshire towns are holding elections on Tuesday, March 11. Voters will decide elected offices such as school boards and select boards, and approve or reject operating budgets for towns and schools.

Here is a list of places and polling times for towns in the Seacoast area:

Barrington

Barrington Middle School, 51 Haley Drive, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Brentwood

Swasey Central School, 355 Middle Road, Brentwood, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Durham

Oyster River High School, 55 Coe Drive, Durham, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

East Kingston

East Kingston Elementary School, 5 Andrews Lane, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Epping

Epping High School, 33 Prescott Road, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Exeter

Seacoast School of Technology in the Talbot Gym, 40 Linden St., Exeter, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Farmington

Town Hall Recreation Center, 531 Main St., Farmington, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Greenland

Greenland Central School, 70 Post Road, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hampton

Winnacunnet High School, 1 Alumni Drive, Hampton, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Hampton Falls

Lincoln Akerman School, 8 Exeter Road, Hampton Falls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Kensington

Kensington Elementary School, 122 Amesbury Road, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Lee

Public Safety Complex, 20 George Bennett Road, Lee, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Madbury

Madbury Town Hall, 13 Town Hall Road, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Milton

Nute Middle High School, 22 Elm St., Milton, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

New Castle

New Castle is an exception and will hold its election on Tuesday, May 13.

Newfields

Newfields Town Hall, 65 Main St., 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Newington

Newington Town Hall, 205 Nimble Hill Road, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for elected offices. The annual meetings will be held at Town Hall Saturday, March 15, for the school district (10 a.m.) and town (10:30 a.m.).

Newmarket

Newmarket Town Hall, 186 Main St., 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

North Hampton

North Hampton School, 201 Atlantic Ave., 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Rollinsford

American Legion Post 47, 551 Foundry St., Rochester, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Rye

Rye Elementary School, 461 Sagamore Road, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Seabrook

Seabrook Community Center, 311 Lafayette Road, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Strafford

Strafford Town Hall, 12 Mountain View Dr., 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Stratham

Stratham Memorial School, 39 Gifford Farm Road, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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NH National Guard activated in connection with Iran war

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March 6, 2026

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NH National Guard activated in connection with Iran war

The federal government has activated the New Hampshire National Guard’s 157th Air Refueling Wing in connection with the war with Iran.

“I’ve had a briefing myself, a classified briefing, but it’s really important on the messaging on this that we really coordinate with the Pentagon,” Gov. Kelly Ayotte told reporters during a press briefing following Wednesday’s Executive Council meeting.

Ayotte said she was unable to share additional details about the nature of the New Hampshire National Guard’s activity related to the conflict, including how many guard members have been activated or what role they are playing.

“We’re going to respect what messaging comes out of the Pentagon just to make sure that our men and women in uniform are fully protected and that we aren’t providing any information that could be used in a way that would be harmful to them,” Ayotte said.

In a statement Thursday, Ayotte said the unit had been deployed in late February to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of the operation.

Pease Air National Guard KC-46 Pegasus air refueling aircraft in June 2023.

Earlier this week, Pentagon officials confirmed that members of the Vermont National Guard were involved in attacks against Iran over the weekend, though our news partners at Vermont Public were not able to confirm additional details on the nature of the operation.

During the briefing with local reporters, Ayotte also stressed her support for servicemembers and those close to them.

“I have such respect for our men and women in uniform,” Ayotte said. “As you know, I come from a military family, and they have our full support, and we appreciate them and their families, and obviously anyone who is serving right now, and my thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost someone that they love.”

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NH Senate Votes To Hike Turnpike Tolls for Out-of-State Vehicles

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18 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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NH Senate Votes To Hike Turnpike Tolls for Out-of-State Vehicles

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org

CONCORD – While Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has said she opposes increasing highway toll rates across the state, the Senate voted Thursday to increase rates for out-of-state license plate holders.

It now goes to the House for consideration.

This would be a $1 increase for those who have out of state plates going through the tolls at Hooksett, Hampton and Bedford for out-of-state plates, a 75 cent hike for those taking Hampton’s Exit 2 and on the Spaulding turnpike at Rochester, and a 50 cent hike for those taking the exit off I-93 to Hooksett.

An analysis in the bill shows that this would increase toll revenue by $53.3 million in fiscal year 2027 and go up each year to generate $81.4 million a year in 2036.

Senate Bill 627 passed on a voice vote with two Republicans, Senators Regina Birdsell of Hampstead and William Gannon of Sandown opposing.

Senator Mark E. McConkey, R-Freedom, moved to take the bill off the table and offered an amendment.
He said the last time there was a systemwide increase to the turnpike toll was 19 years ago.

“I am sure we could all agree the cost of operations…has continued to escalate when revenue is not rising with it,” and he noted that with an enterprise fund, the state can only spend what it takes in.

The state has just completed a 10-year highway plan and there was a $400 million shortfall in projects that could not be paid for under the current income.

McConkey said the measure would not increase tolls for New Hampshire drivers with a state license plate.

“Why don’t we ask our neighbors,” to pay a toll increase. “We are getting the best of all worlds,” by passing the bill, he said, including “protecting our residents” and having resources for improvements to the turnpike system.

Sen. Gannon, R-Sandown, asked McConkey if there are any studies on impacts near the border on businesses.

If implemented, McConkey said the state will be the 27th lowest in per mile cost still. McConkey said the bill would also increase from seven to 14 days the amount of time for those with NH license plates to pay for a toll adding there are other states that also have different rates for out-of-state users.

The Hampton toll cost would go from $2 to $3, while Hooksett and Bedford would rise from $1 to $2 for out-of-state plates.

New Hampshire currently has the lowest rate per mile among states with tolls roads.
The governor said she does not support a toll increase.