Why HB 1142 is Bad for Towns
Last year most conservation land purchases were voted down, and that’s a good thing. Most of these purchases were going to allow the land to be handed directly over to private entities… after being paid for with taxpayer dollars. In Raymond, the ConComm...Whose Side Are You On? (HB 1142)
by Steve MacDonald One of the symptoms of a legislator who has lost touch with their role in government is when they sponsor or vote for legislation that dilutes voter power or their ability influence the process. HB 1142 deigns to do exactly that. Peter Bergin and...A Little Less Ivory in the Tower
December 17, 2009 by Ed Naile The Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers has waited a long time for this. Check out some recent Google headlines: Local Government Center turns over documents to NH WCAX – 16 hours ago AP – December 16, 2009 5:05 PM ET...Beecher Finalist in South Hadley Mass
by Ed Naile Keep track of your cell phone, count his emails, look for steam marks on your sealed bids, check regularly for secret employment contracts – Sh..ty Manager Paul Beecher finally landed new gig! And the winner is…South Hadley Massachusetts!!! We will...Enough Excuses
December 2, 2009 by Ed Naile They read the same papers, shop at the same stores, have many of the same friends, and some are even related. So why did the Antrim Selectmen and various town administrators think they were going to be able to get away with hiding a...VISITORS