Category Archives: Local NH Politics
Pelham Voters To Consider Ban On 55-And-Over Housing
A town in Southern New Hampshire is considering banning 55-and-older housing. Voters in Pelham will decide the issue during a special meeting this Saturday. The ballot question would also impose tighter zoning regulations on 62-plus housing built in town. The … Continue reading
A Conflict of Interests: The Online Presence of Government Officials
Rich started the segment by talking about “real Americans” and commenting on how best to utilize taxpayer dollars, … He then commented on a Union Leader article concerning the ACLU’s involvement in an ex- firefighter’s suit concerning online comments. He … Continue reading
Posted in Free Speech, Girard At Large, Local NH Politics
Tagged ACLU, Public Employees, Rich Girard
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So, Joe Sweeney is Going to Resign As Chair of the New Hampshire Young Republicans?
Joe Sweeney, as chair of the New Hampshire Young Republicans, has a seat on the New Hampshire Republican State Party Executive Committee (EC). Less than a week ago the NHGOP hired him as deputy Political director. The NHGOP By-Laws prohibit voting … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Republicans
Tagged By Laws, EC, Joe Sweeney, NHGOP
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Farmington state rep says he’s not racist
A Farmington state representative says allegations that he made racist remarks during a House Education Committee session are “ridiculous” and categorically false. Rep. Joe Pitre, R-Farmington, came under fire on social media after a June 9 committee debate on school … Continue reading
Ruger introduces stainless 10mm Auto SR1911 (VIDEO)
Pitched at hog hunters and fans of the “centimeter,” Ruger announced this week it is expanding its 1911 line to include a 10mm Auto offering. The SR1911 variant is a full-size, stainless steel 70 Series handgun that uses the same … Continue reading
Questions the GOP Executive Councilors Should Ask Harriet Miers, er Bobbie Hantz Marconi, But Won’t
The Executive Council, which must confirm the nomination, will hold a “public hearing” on the nomination. Unlike hearings before the United States Senate, where a finite number of witnesses are called by each Party, the “public hearing” held by the … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics
Tagged “Bobbie” Hantz Marconi, EC, Harriet Myers, Judges
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New Hampshire Has 13 cities, 221 towns, and 25 unincorporated places, And…
New Hampshire Has 13 cities, 221 towns, and 25 unincorporated places and many, if not all, have a Facebook page. And on that facebook page are commenters, some of whom may also have (or know about) a local blog, podcast, YouTube or … Continue reading
Your Town Government – Are You Paying Attention?
The presidential election is over but people are still too busy fretting and fighting over it to notice anything else it seems. CNHT heard little about town meeting outcomes this year. Where is everyone? A man who once came to … Continue reading
Posted in CNHT, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, taxes
Tagged Property Taxes, Town Government
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The New Media Militia 