Category Archives: Local NH Politics

Senate Hearing on Bill HB170 on Posting Notices and Minutes on Web

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing on HB170  for Tuesday April 4th at 9:15 am in the State House Room 100.  This bill is sponsored by Rep. Ed Comeau (R) and was amended by the House. The bill … Continue reading

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How Dependent is New Hampshire on the Firearms Industry?

Site ranks New Hampshire 12th in U.S. for dependence on firearms industry. But should you believe them?  Wallet Hub lists New Hampshire as the second most dependent state on firearms industry jobs. It also ranks the GraniteState 4yth in gun … Continue reading

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Is Brine Better or Worse for De-Icing New Hampshire Roads?

There is a debate in New Hampshire and other states about using liquefied road-clearing materials like brine instead of rock salt. Brine works quicker and is more effective at preventing ice.  Brine can, therefore, make roads safer. However, brine also causes … Continue reading

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Henniker Selectboard Chair Kris Blomback in Hot Water

Blomback later added: “If I had to do this all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing … I’m trying to move the town forward, move economic development forward, and if people have an issue with how the select board … Continue reading

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French Parent Company to Sell off Stonyfield Farm

Global Giant to sell off the New Hampshire dairy farm to avoid regulators concerns over a dairy monopoly. As part of the agreement in principle, in order to facilitate the prompt closing of the WhiteWave acquisition, Danone has decided to … Continue reading

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Derry Festival Pairs Craft Beer, Independent Film

New Hampshire is experiencing a craft beer boom of late, with more breweries popping up across the state. There’s also been more interest in local, independent films. A week-long festival that kicks off in Derry Sunday night pairs those two … Continue reading

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Rich Girard’s Epic Rant Against Senate Bill 3 – Residency and Domicile for Voting Purposes

If you think NH SB3 will tighten domicile and residency rules to protect your vote you’d be wrong. This is a must listen- follow the link below. After commenting on a controversy surrounding the Manchester Police Department’s pay raises, Rich … Continue reading

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“School Budgets: Getting Ahead of the Curve”

The School District Governance Association of New Hampshire (SDGA NH) announces an upcoming workshop. Across the state, Budget Committees and School Boards are reorganizing with their newly-elected members to begin work on the next year’s round of school budgets. This workshop … Continue reading

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ICYMI – A Ray of Light In the Timberlane Regional School District

Timberlane Regional School District Election Results. Timberlane’s elections in Atkinson and Plaistow were conducted yesterday.  Sandown and Danville’s elections were conducted during the storm on March 14.  Here are the results as released by SAU 55:  March 2017 Timberlane Voting … Continue reading

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ICYMI – Manchester Alderman Bill Barry lies…

Manchester Alderman Bill Barry lies about Constitutional Carry for out-of-state Super PAC What this really boils down to is politics. These people don’t care about safety. They care about electing Democrats into office who will push gun control down the … Continue reading

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