Category Archives: Local NH Politics
Four Of Five New Hampshire Juvenile Lifers Await Resentencing
Under U.S. Supreme Court decisions, five inmates serving life sentences for crimes committed as juveniles in New Hampshire are getting a chance at eventual release. The rulings affect five men sentenced to life in New Hampshire. They are Eduardo Lopez, … Continue reading
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Girard at Large: On Air News Read for July 31, 2017
While the numbers for July aren’t final quite yet, Manchester Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Officer Christopher Hickey has released updated statistics on the opioid crisis as of yesterday. He decided to go into the office to do some paperwork … Continue reading
Posted in Girard At Large, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged News Read, Rich Girard
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The New Media Militia on Girard at Large
Beginning tomorrow, July 31st, The New Media Militia will be a weekly segment on the Girard at Large radio program. We’ll discuss news, politics, and culture from the perspective of local New Media bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, and more. Tune in … Continue reading
Govt council is mandated to inform public…let’s see if it does
NH: According to RSA 651-E:3, the state’s “INTERBRANCH CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL” is supposed to “Inform and engage the public.” It’s also tasked with a duty to “Foster effective communication.” Imagine my surprise when I go to one of … Continue reading
The Restriction of Teachers and Discussing Unions
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
Posted in Education, Girard At Large, Local NH Politics, Unions
Tagged Rich Girard, Teachers, Unions
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New Hampshire Special Election Round-Up
Special Election Round-Up: Up Next: Grafton Dist 9 (Alexandria, Ashland, Bridgewater, Bristol, Grafton) Primary: July 18, Election Day: Sept 5 Republican Nominee: Vincent Paul Migliore Belknap Dist 9 (Laconia, Belmont) Election Day: Sept 12 Republican Nominee: Steven R. Whalley Rockingham … Continue reading
Governor Sununu Removes Long-Debated Lake Boat Launch From Agenda
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has removed from the Executive Council agenda a permit extension for a long-debated boat ramp proposed for Lake Sunapee in Newbury, saying “enough is enough.” The Republican governor said the Wild … Continue reading
Keene City Council to Vote on Bringing Pumpkin Festival Back to Downtown
The Keene City Council will soon decide whether to approve the return of the Pumpkin Festival. At its peak, the festival drew tens of thousands of people to Keene and set world records for the most lit Jack o’ lanterns … Continue reading
Roy Stewart described as a fighter for Bedford taxpayers
BEDFORD — Friends and family gathered on Wednesday to pay their respects to a Bedford man described by those who knew him best as the town’s fiscal watchdog. Roy H. Stewart, one of the founders and the former president of the … Continue reading
Right-to-Know law expanded: greater visibility into violations by public officials
Governor Sununu signed HB460 into law on June 28th. This bill states that meeting minutes must now include any objections made to any discussions during a meeting if a member of the public body believes that the discussion is in violation of … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Local NH Politics, Right to Know Law, Right to Know NH
Tagged Right to Know, RSA 91-A
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The New Media Militia 