Monthly Archives: May 2017
Rochester Fair shuts down, ending 142-year-old tradition
The Rochester Fair is shutting down, ending an annual tradition of 142 years, organizers said Friday. Families started going to the 10-day Rochester Fair in 1874. Its sprawling fairgrounds in the center of town were filled with rides, agricultural displays, … Continue reading
When a Selectwoman Challenges the Town of Piermont? – Part 4
It was the actions of Selectmen Stubbings and Subjeck and their refusal to abide by the laws of the state that forced her to file a lawsuit in Superior Court, currently the only place Right to Know complaints about Selectboard’s … Continue reading
Posted in CNHT, Local NH Politics, Right to Know Law
Tagged Piermont, Right to Know, RSA 91-A, Terrie Mertz
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Flashback: Will We Need A Mistletoe ‘Rape’ Exception?
From Dec. 2014 and the early days of the rampant campaus rape narrative. If a spontaneous act of Holiday cheer inspired a yule-induced smooch without the presence of a proper “flight plan” filed with the FAA (overseeing violations of personal air … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, GraniteGrok, Humor?, Local NH Politics, Progressives
Tagged Campus Rape, Humor, Sexual Assault, Steve MacDonald
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Prostitution Advocate Kate D’Adamo Axed From NH Human Trafficking Taskforce
The New Hampshire Human Trafficking Task Force severed its partnership with a group leading to the firing of its director who advocated the legalization of prostitution. Acting U.S. Attorney John Farley made the announcement Friday afternoon that the task force … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, New Hampshire News
Tagged Human Trafficking, Kate D'Adamo, Task Force
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Public-private partnership will provide $1.8 million to NH startups
Millworks II, a $1.8 million public-private partnership fund consisting of 40 individual investors and the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, will provide extra capital for startups in New Hampshire. More… | NHBR
Playtime’s over, kindergartners
“This is causing a lot of anxiety,” the teacher said. “Kindergarten should be happy and playful. It should be art and dancing and singing and learning how to take turns. Instead, it’s frustrating and disheartening.” More… | NYP H/T Doris … Continue reading
Posted in Education, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Kindergarten, New York Post, SB 247
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#DyingPaper (Union Leader) Bipolar on State Budget
The Legislature’s part of the process begins with the House passing a budget and sending that to the Senate. The Senate typically makes changes to the House’s budget and sends it back to the House. The House typically disagrees with … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Ed Mosca Blog, Union Leader
Tagged NH House, NH Senate, State Budget, Union Leader
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N.H. Residents Charged In Human Trafficking Sting
Five people have been arrested in connection with trafficking women for sex at brothels in and around Boston. The arrests were made Thursday in a joint operation by the FBI and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s office. The brothels were … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, New Hampshire News
Tagged Biqun Xiao, Deerfield, Human Trafficking, Robert Mozer
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Next Week: NH House Hearing on ‘Croydon Bill’
Only one bill remains in the House Education Committee, one of this year’s town tuitioning (aka Croydon) bills, Senate Bill 8. This is an important school choice bill and will have an impact on Croydon’s legal situation. We expect at … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, NH School Choice
Tagged Committee, Croydon Bill, Education, Michelle Levell, NH House, SB 8
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Portsmouth Council Eyes Ousting PD and FD commissions
The City Council is scheduled to initiate a process toward eliminating the police and fire commissions, first during its June 3 retreat, then by vote at its June 5 meeting. Debate about eliminating the elected citizen oversight commissions was recently … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged City Council, Commissions, Portsmouth
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The New Media Militia 