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Out-Of State Group Behind Portsmouth Bag Ban Will Keep Pushing Their Agenda

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Monday we reported on an attempt by elements in the City of Portsmouth to advance another plastic bag ban. Yesterday, the Portsmouth City Council postponed a vote on the ban pending review by the City Manager. It is unclear what the city … Continue reading →

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Portsmouth Councilors Postpone Vote on Plastic Bag Ban

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

PORTSMOUTH — City councilors decided Monday night to postpone a vote on a proposed ban targeting carry-out plastic bags typically used by chain grocery stores and pharmacies. Fred Rice, a Hampton resident who served as a three-term state representative, spoke … Continue reading →

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Portsmouth Trying to Ban Plastic Bags Again

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

The Portsmouth, New Hampshire City Council is meeting tonight for the second reading of a proposal to ban plastic bags in the city council chamber, at City hall, starting at 7 pm. This is not the Council’s first dance with … Continue reading →

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