Category Archives: Local NH Politics
Builder of Warner gun range undeterred by judge’s ruling
The builder of a gun range in Warner is not going to stop clearing his land, despite a court order voiding one of the permissions granted by the town’s land use board. Merrimack County Superior Court Judge Richard McNamara ruled … Continue reading
NH Municipal Association guy doesn’t want to answer questions
Outside a public meeting at the NH State House, something very common happens. I spot a representative of the New Hampshire Municipal Association. Its representatives always seem polite, and it’s been hard to get a precise sense of what (other … Continue reading
Trading platform makes bitcoin available through national banks
“BitQuick works with Bank of America, Citizens Bank, and Union Bank” New Hampshire residents can now readily access Bitcoin via a national bank branch. BitQuick, a peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading platform based out of the Midwest, allows consumers to purchase or sell Bitcoin in a … Continue reading
Sounds Sexist: Dem political committee formed to support women candidates
Another funnel for outside money? The committee, known as GROW – Granite Staters Reaching Out to Women – plans to reach out to a diverse cross-section of New Hampshire women to increase the number of progressive women office holders in … Continue reading
Girard at Large: On Air News Read for August 3, 2017
That’s what Manchester Police Chief Nick Willard had to say during an interview on the Girard at Large Radio Show on Tuesday. Willard voiced frustration with property owners who failed to maintain their properties and ignored citations issued by city … Continue reading
Get Local NH Taxpayer Group Town Domain Names Cheap!!!
CNHT has been holding on to a list of abandoned or likely taxpayer or local activist group domain names by New Hampshire town. If you’ve considered starting or re-starting one or would like to hang on to an available name just in … Continue reading
Trial begins for NH man charged with disorderly conduct at Alton selectmen’s meeting
Jeffrey Clay, 58, spoke on four separate occasions during the Feb. 22 selectmen’s meeting during which he was ultimately arrested by then Alton police officer Bill Tolios. Defense attorney Jared Bedrick told the judge he will move to dismiss the charges following … Continue reading
LACONIA CITY COUNCIL COULD FACE SHAKEUP
The mayor and all six City Council positions will be on the ballot this year. A primary will be held Sept. 12 if any race has more than two candidates. If there are two candidates or fewer for any of … Continue reading
Hanover Seizes Land From Longtime Resident
Hanover has seized three properties from a longtime resident, David Vincelette, after he failed to pay taxes dating back to 2014. Vincelette is a well known figure in Hanover, and there’s been long-running tension between him and the town. His land … Continue reading
UNH and Hostility Towards Minorities in the Sciences
Rich talked about the story about racial discrimination at the University of New Hampshire. He shared about a donation from the National Science Foundation, explained micro-aggression, reminded of racial instances and more. | Segment Page |Girard at Large