Accordingly, pursuant to the the provisions set forth in the Manchester City Charter under Articles 8 & 9, consider this letter an official and formal complaint alleging violation of the City Charter by an Elected Official as defined by the charter, by debating, discussing and voting on the Fact Finder’s Report involving the Manchester Fire Department where both aldermen have immediate family members employed. A clear and plain reading of the charter would indicate that both aldermen are elected officials, their children are immediate family members, and the provisions of the Conflict of Interest article are quite clear that they may not discuss, deliberate or vote on these matters. Ludwig’s violation is more egregious insofar as this is not his first deliberate violation of the Charter – as he acted similarly with the teacher’s contract issue last year. | More…
Gaudet files complaint against aldermen who violated the Manchester city charter
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Tagged City Charter, Complaint, Gaudet, Manchester, Norm Gamache, Ron Ludwig
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EPA studies NH policy to decide how to nanny dentists about mercury
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating technology-based pretreatment standards under the Clean Water Act to reduce discharges of mercury from dental offices into municipal sewage treatment plants known as publicly owned treatment works (POTWs). This final rule requires dental offices to use amalgam separators and two best management practices recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA). More…
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 members of the Executive Council from being on salary except for the State Party Chairman. | More…
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 voucher legislation. Public education advocacy group Reaching Higher New Hampshire tweeted during that session that Pitre claimed the proposal, Senate Bill 193, could be funded using the money spent on “black children and Latinos.” |More…
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NH leads nation for female drivers in fatal automobile accidents
The states with the highest rates for female drivers involved were led by New Hampshire at 30.3 percent, followed in the top 10 by Maine (28.5 percent), North Carolina (28.2), Washington (28.2), Utah (27.9), Georgia (27.7), Florida (27.1), South Carolina (27.1), Alabama (27) and Ohio (26.8). | More…
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 Bomar-style adjustable sights as on its Target model. In a departure from your standard GI-style 1911, Ruger is using a black nitride-coated bushingless bull barrel for the 10mm coupled with a full-length steel guide rod — both firsts for the company. | More…
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New Media Militia Top 5 Week Ending 6/18/17
Here are last weeks top 5 most clicked, viewed, read, or shared posts.
5. 84 Great Danes rescued, N.H. puppy mill busted
4. Portsmouth Tall Ships Festival Scrapped For This Summer
3. STATE SENATOR ANDY SANBORN ANNOUNCES RUN FOR CONGRESS
2. Some Asshat Is Driving NH State Sen. Donna Soucy’s Car
1. Islamic state flag Hung near Pittsfield NH town dam
Update to the Tom Katsiantonis Controversy
Rich gave an update to the controversy surrounding Ward 8 Alderman Tom Katsiantonis. He shared statements from the Alderman concerning the foreclosure proceedings and wondered aloud if court time would be in the benefit of the Queen City taxpayers. Finally, he discussed Katsiantonis’ attendance record, addressed his future in politics and wondered how the case is going to be handled. | More…
On Paris The NH Democrat Delegation Sides With Big Oil
When Donald Trump announced his administration’s departure from the Paris Climate Accords the usual suspects came out and said the usual things. The Democrats, environmental left, and the media have been grinding their anti-Trump axes on this for weeks, all the while forgetting to mention how they are also siding with Big Oil.
Big Oil does not want Mr. Trump to back out of that agreement. Big Oil Loves the Paris Accords. | More…
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Tagged Big Oil, Natural Gas, Paris Climate Accord
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