Lynch signs smaller unions into law
June 11, 2008 Nashua Telegraph Gov. John Lynch signed legislation that lets groups as small as three form a public employee union but only if the local government agrees to it. Currently, groups no smaller than 10 can unionize. Rep. John Knowles, D-Hudson, wrote the...Small towns lose effort to get representation
June 6, 2008 Nashua Telegraph LITCHFIELD – A superior court judge denied an attempt by a legal rights group and coalition of New Hampshire towns to force the House of Representatives to redistrict itself before the November elections. Merrimack County Superior Court...Special Education Issues Mount up at Hillsboro-Deering
From the The Villager At the beginning of the Hillsboro-Deering school board on Monday, the parents of a middle school special education student asked to speak with the school board. At first they were told by acting chairman, Kathy Pepper that the board would not...Legislative “Special Session” Trashes Representative Government
Citizens of New Hampshire who fail to follow the activities of their state government do so at the peril of their freedom and property. A stark demonstration why took place this week. On Wednesday, June 4th, Governor Lynch invoked an obscure, nearly obsolete provision...Litchfield Sees Strength in Energy Numbers
Nashua Telegraph Jun. 1–LITCHFIELD — The Litchfield School District is joining a consortium of school administrative units hoping to save big bucks on energy next year. Litchfield is one of seven SAUs that have hired two energy consultants who will help...VISITORS