Council approves $24,000 in donations for Stride track project
Hooksett Council approves $24,000 in donations for park track project; split on fireworks costs. Town Council voted unanimously to accept donations for the Stride Together track and wellness project at Donati Park and voted 6-1 to grant permission for Old Home Day professional fireworks on
Agendas and · Meeting of August 26, 2026
NH HOOKSETT — Hooksett Council approves $24,000 in donations for park track project; split on fireworks costs. Town Council voted unanimously to accept donations for the Stride Together track and wellness project at Donati Park and voted 6-1 to grant permission for Old Home Day professional fireworks on September 19, 2026; however, the council split 5-2 on requiring the Fire Department to cover required firefighter costs from its departmental budget. The council also unanimously appointed Nathan Goebel to the Highway Safety Advisory Board, accepted a $1,522.50 donation from HYAA for soccer field improvements, increased Town Hall gym rental fees by $5, and approved purchase authority for bulk diesel and road salt contracts.
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Source: the Agendas and meeting of August 26, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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