Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
Reminder: These New Hampshire House Republicans Voted for An Income Tax
HB 628 (An Act that would institute a New Hampshire Income tax) passed the NH House 183 to 151 on January 9th, 2017. The bill has another hearing this week followed by another vote. Here is a reminder about the 33 Republicans whose vote for … Continue reading
NH’s ATTACK on Religious Schools: TAKE ACTION
PLEASE write the House Eduction Committee members and ask them to vote AGAINST HB 1432 or ATTEND the PUBLIC HEARING: 01/30/2018 at 02:15 PM LOB Room 207 (Legislative Office Building directly behind the State House)…| More at Girard at Large
Henniker Energy Committee: Solar Energy Report…
Before one can truly appreciate how governmental decisions are made, one must first understand the committee system and the vital role that committees play. The ‘committee’ should be at the center of all local government decisions. | Keep Reading at … Continue reading
CNHT to Attend Voter Rights Panel in NC
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public briefing as part of its ongoing assessment of federal enforcement of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). This will take place on Friday, February 2, 2018 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM … Continue reading
Can I Drop Off A Junkyard In Your Town?
A few weeks ago, I was asked to help a couple, John and Mona Winslow, of New Boston who are the subject of an administrative order to have “junk” removed from their property. The property is a pre-existing, nonconforming use … Continue reading
SECOND ANNUAL N.H. LEGISLATIVE SOFTBALL CLASSIC SET FOR FLAG DAY IN MERRIMACK
CONCORD, N.H. — The Second Annual New Hampshire Legislative Softball Classic is scheduled for Flag Day, Thursday, June 14th, at 6 p.m. at the Anheuser-Busch Athletic Complex in Merrimack, N.H. The event, sponsored by the N.H. Legislature’s Veterans’ Caucus (VIC) will … Continue reading
No Rise in Merrimack Cancers after PFOA “Contamination” is Not Surprising
Long before the “massive” contamination of a portion of Merrimack New Hampshire’s water supply, I was aware of PFOA’s. The Teflon adhering chemistry was already on the radar of the usual suspects as a potential source of easy revenue, actual science be … Continue reading
Feb. 2 Deadline for Sandown School Board Candidates
Sandown needs a school board candidate. I will not be standing for re-election. So far, no Sandown resident has signed up to be on the ballot. A Call of Duty This coming Friday at 4 pm is the deadline to … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Mosques: One in Virginia, One in New Hampshire
This is a Tale of Two Mosques. The Islamic Society of New Hampshire (ISoNH) located in Manchester, NH. and Dar al Hijrah Mosque in Falls Church, VA. The attached eight-minute video is courtesy of former FBI Agent John Guandolo. In … Continue reading
Children’s Scholarship Fund Celebrates Another Year of Success!
On Thursday, the Children’s Scholarship Fund of New Hampshire (CSF) held their annual event honoring donors and celebrating the successes of children who have been the beneficiaries of scholarships provide through CSF through generous donations. The dinner was held at the Capitol Center … Continue reading