Category Archives: Girard At Large

The Restriction of Teachers and Discussing Unions

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Rich displayed his discontent over the teachers’ inability to do what they need to do in the classroom, as discussed in a previous discussion with Katie Howe.  He tackled testing, reminding the listeners about Kelley Tambouris’ past involvement on the show, and took a call … Continue reading →

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School Choice: Implementation in Public Schools

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Rich talked to Felix Alvarado, Headmaster at Straight “A” Academy, for Is Our Children Learning.  Felix discussed the idea of school choice, sharing about the accomplishment of Success Charter Academies in New York, and they tackled the perceived effects of educational Unions. | Page | Girard at Large

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Scrutinizing the Results of Yesterday’s Special Election in District 16

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Rich talked about the results of yesterday’s special election in District 16.  He conveyed feedback from listeners concerning David Boutin’s (R) loss to Kevin Cavanaugh (D) and shared his theories about why Boutin’s run wasn’t successful.  He then addressed claims made … Continue reading →

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Girard at Large On Air News Read for July 26, 2017

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Manchester Alderman Kevin Cavanaugh, Democrat from Ward One, will be District Sixteen’s next state senator, having beaten former Senator David Boutin, Republican from Hooksett, handily in yesterday’s special election.  The unofficial tally has Cavanaugh with four thousand seven hundred forty-six … Continue reading →

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Gravel urges Manchester residents to file charter complaint

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Manchester resident Lisa Gravel has started a movement of sorts by filing a complaint against Ward 2 Alderman Ron Ludwig and Ward 11 Alderman Normand Gamache for violating the city’s charter.  It started at the board’s meeting of 18 July 2017, where she raised a variety of … Continue reading →

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Joyce Craig the Critic

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Rich talked about a Facebook comment that Mayoral candidate Joyce Craig posted, in which she criticized Mayor Ted Gatsas’ handling of the opioid crisis.  He talked about Safe Stations and Serenity Place, before tackling Craig’s view that the Queen City should fall in line with the Paris Climate Accords.  | Source Page |Girard … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Queen City Elections Update

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Rich gave updates to the upcoming Queen City elections, beginning by displaying his doubts in Jeff Kassel’s run for Mayor.  He spoke about those running for both School Board and Aldermanic seats and certain political moves that may have an effect on the races. | Segment Page … Continue reading →

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Superintendent Metzler and an Obstruction to the Policy Committee

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Rich tackled Timberlane Regional School District Superintendent Earl Metzler’s accusations that Donna Green is spreading misinformation on social media. He then read from Donna’s blog post and made comparisons between Timberlane and the Manchester School District. | More… | Girard At Large

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On Air News Read for July 21, 2017

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Governor Christopher Sununu announced the results of his initiative to reduce regulation in the Granite State yesterday.  On the day he took office, Sununu ordered a regulatory review of each agency of state government and imposed a ninety-day moratorium on … Continue reading →

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Gravel: Watching the Manchester aldermen with complete disgust

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Publisher’s Note:  We post this testimony given by Ward 7 resident Lisa Gravel to the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 My name is Lisa Gravel and I have been a property owner in Ward … Continue reading →

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