Tag Archives: Right to Know
Henniker selectman makes motion to remove board chairman from position
A recent motion to remove Henniker select board chairman Kris Blomback from his position for allegedly violating state right-to-know laws was called “appalling” and “inappropriate” by other board members. More… *| Concord Monitor Get Your New Media Militia updates on Facebook or Twitter … Continue reading
Using Right to Know Law in Land Use Regulation Disputes
New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law, RSA ch. 91-A (“RTKL”), is a useful tool for compelling public bodies to produce government records. The information contained in such records can be helpful in understanding government actions. Did you also know that the RTKL … Continue reading
What Happens When a Selectwoman Challenges the Town of Piermont?
When Teran “Terri” Mertz, wife of George Mertz, Commander, USN (Ret) was elected to a seat on the 3-person Selectboard in 2016 for a three-year term, she never expected that her attempts to insure the town simply follow rules and … Continue reading
Henniker-Pecked
If you were not aware, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) hands out loans and grants for things (fixed link) that have nothing to do with agriculture. Who among you is honestly surprised? Very few in this audience, I suspect. … Continue reading
Durham Schedules RTK Educational Session on Tuesday 4/25/17
In order to ensure that the members of Durham’s public boards are given the resources, they need to act in accord with RSA 91-A, a Right-to-Know law educational session has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2017, beginning at 7:00 … Continue reading
Posted in Education, New Hampshire News, Right to Know NH
Tagged 91a-, Durham, Right to Know
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One of Steve Vaillancourt’s Last Acts on Earth
One of Steve Vaillancourt’s last acts on earth. Halfway through this vid you see NH State Rep. Steve Vaillancourt defend my right to film government meeting. About 10 days later, and after the video was edited, he died of an … Continue reading
Posted in Free Speech, Ridley Report, Right to Know NH
Tagged Free Press, Right to Know, Steve Vaillancourt
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Green Loses Court Case about Default Budget
Interestingly, the judge concluded: “The plaintiff engaged in a good faith effort to clarify New Hampshire law. Although she did not prevail in this court, her argument was certainly not frivolous. Indeed, it is possible that plaintiff will prevail on … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Donna Green, New Hampshire News, Right to Know NH
Tagged Green v. Metzler, Right to Know, Sandown, Timberlane
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RTK Law Violated by NH Law Makers
As the country was celebrating sunshine week, one NH legislative committee was banning the recording of their public meeting – a clear violation of the Right-to-Know law. On March 13th, the Finance Committee Division I was conducting a public meeting. … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, Ridley Report, Right to Know NH
Tagged 91a-, Legisalture, Right to Know
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