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Zoning as a weapon against the lower classes is always at play in progressive communities. That is its main purpose. Check this news item about our pals in Hingham, Ma. Hingham Weights Noise Ordinance That Could Ban Loud Conversations Draft: Hingham Noise Law No loud...Appointed, Not Elected?
The push is toward regionalism, and appointed, not elected officials. HB 1266 – This is NHMA policy bill that would allow towns to vote to authorize the appointment of the town clerk by the selectmen or town manager. Current law requires the town clerk to be...Hearing on HB 1573 January 16
There will be a Committee Hearing on January 16th on HB 1573 in LOB 301 at 1:00 PM. Please contact the Municipal and County Government Committee and attend and testify if you can.HB 1560 Would Stop Use of Taxpayer Funds to Lobby for Outside Interests
HB 1560 would prevent the Regional Planning Commissions (for example) from using our tax dollars to lobby the NH Legislature on behalf of the federal government. From the text of HB 1560 1 Lobbyists; Prohibited Activities; Political Subdivision Funds. Amend RSA 15:5...HB 1573 Would Abolish RPCs
Representative Jane Cormier has filed a bill in the NH legislature to abolish RPCs. “She said that sheer number of references to the regional planning commissions in state statute belies the notion that they have only advisory authority.” “All of...VISITORS